91 - Inspiring Motion with Nicole Vergos and Nick Smit of Smergos

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In today’s episode Lois speaks with the co-founders of Smergos, Nicole Vergos and Nick Smit, about their organisation and the work they do enabling disability employment.

During the conversation we discuss:
• The founding of Smergos
• How they became involved in the disability employment space,
• The challenges facing disabled people seeking employment and the employers themselves,
• The work that Smergos does
• Advice for disabled persons seeking employment.

Reach out to Smergos at:
Web: www.smergos.com
LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/Smergos
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smergos
Instagram: @Smergos
e-mail: nicole@smergos.com or nick@smergos.com

I’d love to hear from you – contact me at
Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lstrachan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker

This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
24 Oct 2023 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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