Alison Tedford is an Indigenous woman (Kwakiutl First Nation) based in British Columbia, Canada with over a decade of experience working on Indigenous issues within the Canadian federal government. She was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a chronic health condition that affects the connective tissues in the body. Alison went on to write a book for entrepreneurs struggling with chronic pain and has come full circle in offering diversity and inclusion work in the private sector. Alison describes how her diagnosis changed her life and how she accommodates her own health needs without asking for permission.
To get in touch with Alison;
Website - http://www.alisontedford.com
Instagram - @alisontedford
Twitter - @alliespins
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