Mark Barlet

<p>What if the biggest movements in the world don't start with a grand plan, but with a single act of refusing to leave someone behind?</p><p>In this powerful episode of <i>Living OUT Loud</i>, Michele sits down with Mark Barlet, USAF Service-Disabled Veteran, LGBTQ+ leader, and founder of The AbleGamers Charity, who is one of the pioneers of the global accessibility movement.</p><p></p><p>What began as a mission to help a friend keep playing video games became a decades-long journey of challenging industries, changing lives, and proving that inclusion isn't charity, it's innovation. Mark shares how he built a movement from the ground up, the lessons he's learned from 32 years of marriage, what it means to lead authentically as a queer man, and why waiting for permission is one of the biggest mistakes we make.</p><p></p><p>This conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, heart, and a powerful reminder that belonging isn't something we ask for, it's something we help create.</p><p></p><p>If you've ever wondered whether one person can make a difference, this episode is your answer.</p><p></p><p>Because as Mark says, "Never wait for permission to change the world. It will never come."</p>