Laura Johnson on: Representation of disability and difference in media and advertising

“I can't see why people wouldn't be inclusive of a whole section of society.” In this episode of GOOD on Purpose, Nilesha Chauvet speaks to Laura Johnson, Director of Zebedee Talent Management. Zebedee is a specialist talent agency created to increase the representation of people with disability, alternative appearances and those from the trans and nonbinary community. Set up in 2017. Zebedee now looks after over 500 models and actors across Europe and USA, working with high-profile brands and changing conversation around inclusivity.

They speak about changing the lack of representation of disabled people in fashion & media, embracing difference and the need for brands to take the first step in order to make any real long-lasting change.