Episode 228

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24th Jul 2025

Accessibility Awareness with Erin Perkins

Accessibility isn't sexy—but it's essential. Erin Perkins of Mabely Q joins us to talk about something most business owners haven't truly considered: accessibility in the client experience. Erin is a powerful advocate and educator who teaches entrepreneurs how to make their businesses more inclusive without overhauling everything at once.

From websites to emails to podcasts, we unpack practical, doable ways to start making your content and services more accessible today. Erin’s success framework will help you identify one area to focus on and give you a clear, manageable path forward.

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00:28 - Meet Erin

02:08 - Starting with Accessibility: Where to Begin

04:09 - Tools for Website Accessibility

10:31 - The Importance of Alt Text and SEO

17:34 -Email Marketing and Accessibility

20:32 - Email Formatting Tips for Better Readability

21:06 - Importance of Mobile-Friendly Emails

23:07 - Accessibility Features on iPhone

24:22 - Avoiding Overlays on Websites

24:55 -Making Podcasts and Videos Accessible

25:48 - Editing AI Transcripts for Accuracy

27:36 - Sharing Transcripts with Your Audience

28:25 - Best Practices for Podcast Transcripts

31:20 -Integrating Accessibility into Your Workflow


Mentioned in this Episode

Headings Map

Color Buddy

She Knows Alt Text AI Tool

Podcast Workshop


Connect with Erin

mabelyq.com

instagram.com/mabely_q

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About the Podcast

Business-First Creatives

Every creative deserves to turn their craft into a business that brings them joy and profit. Here you'll find a no-BS approach to what it takes to put the business first, prioritizing the systems and strategies that will actually move the needle and ensure your creative business is profitable rather than an expensive side-hustle. Your host is Colie James, a Disney-loving family photographer, and filmmaker turned Workflow and Automations Guru who helps creative service providers automate their sh*t, reclaim their time and get back to living!