Accessability Episodes

Tracy is joined by Amy Graves, owner of Hidden Consumer Consulting and author of the upcoming book The Hidden Consumer. Together, they explore the overlooked world of consumers with unrecognized allergies and disabilities, and the systemic barriers they face in the food service, food service accessibility, and events industry. Amy shares her deeply personal journey navigating life-threatening corn allergies and limited mobility, shedding light on how current food labeling, event planning, and hospitality practices still exclude millions of Americans. This episode tackles the realities of negotiating insufficient accommodations at hotels and conferences, the challenges of advocating for invisible needs, and the urgent need for sustainable, transparent solutions in food manufacturing. Tracy and Amy outline actionable strategies for meeting planners and…