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Welcome to this episode of "Live with Sondra," where we explore the people and ideas shaping the future of attractions and entertainment. In this inspiring episode titled "Breaking Barriers to Inclusion: Creating Inclusive, Sustainable Experiences," Sondra sits down with Emmanuel Kelly, Co-Founder of Outlier Ltd, to discuss his powerful mission to reimagine entertainment through accessibility, inclusion, and sustainable design.

From being found as a child on a battlefield in Iraq to performing alongside Coldplay and creating the world's first fully accessible, sustainable theme park, Emmanuel Kelly shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, imagination, and purpose.

In this episode, Sondra and Emmanuel dive into:

• Building a More Inclusive World: How Emmanuel’s vision for accessible entertainment extends beyond theme parks to create universal design impacts across industries.
• The Power of Storytelling and Representation: Why placing people from the outlier community in front of and behind the camera matters for the future of film, TV, and live entertainment.
• Imagining Walla’s World: The dream behind creating a theme park where everyone feels welcome, safe, and connected—a place where accessibility and sustainability coexist.
• Leading with Purpose and Empathy: Emmanuel’s insights on overcoming challenges, letting go of ego, and embracing understanding as a path to meaningful change.

Tune in for an uplifting conversation on dreaming big, taking action, and building a world where inclusion is the foundation.

Connect with Emmanuel Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-kelly-7630919a/

Connect with Sondra Shannon to learn more about Gatemaster’s role in advancing inclusive, guest-centered experiences across attractions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sondrashannon/

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