There's a lot of concern about what's going on politically right now and its impact on people with disabilities. It can seem daunting, a set-back and a reason to give up instead we must come together to figure out why these issues exist and have those uncomfortable conversations to help each other find the way forward!In this episode, we talk with Dwayne Robertson about his journey to become the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist for YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), we un...
Nov 27, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Join us for an in-depth discussion with the Executive Director of Diversity Includes Disability - Eman Rimawi-Doster. We dive into the difficult yet necessary parallels dealing with humanity, the election, generational traumas we need to face, as well as the ways in which many marginalized are affected. 00:00 Intro02:26 Eman's Journey07:32 Medical Biases & Access To Care17:17 Looking Within To Find Acceptance & Accessibility21:14 Political Discourse, Idiocracy & Patience28:50 Early A...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In this episode, we chat with Anna McIlwain! We had an enlightening conversation about her journey, thriving with a chronic illness and the broken parts of the medical system, sick care, nutrition and much more. Follow our Facebook page to be notified when the episode comes out or visit our website (m4gadvocacymedia.com) for other episodes of Journeys and other resources to help you be more encouraging, educating and empowering to people with all abilities by building healthier relationships and...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In this episode, we talk with Nellie Galindo about how she's helping by advocating for people with disabilities as an accessible sexual health educator and starting her own sexual health consulting company. 00:00 Intro 01:57 Nellie's Journey 22:24 Inclusivity = Productivity 24:24 Forward Thinkers 28:22 Our Natural Way, Well Being & Therapy 39:13 Teaching Sex Education & Disability 1:03:11 Social Media & Community 1:07:46 Nellie's Upcoming Projects, BeSpoke Trainings & More 1:09:3...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 19
In this episode, we talk with #writer, #advocate and TBI survivor Brason Lee about his journey, disclosing a disability, psychological safety, his essays and other encouraging work! 00:00 Intro 02:01 Brason's Journey 06:25 Excelling With Perseverance 12:56 Choosing When To Disclose 16:57 Reflections Of A Pediatric Survivor Of A TBI: 42 Years Later 18:27 Sharing Hope And Joy 20:03 Difficulties Are Not Deficits 27:12 New Perspectives 33:30 Psychological Safety, Work & Internships 42:09 Limited...
Oct 02, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In this episode, we'll talk with #advocate and #consultant Constance "Addie" Ray about how she's helping change policy to make the world more #accessible and #inclusive and the ways you can be inclusive too. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Constance's Journey 13:37 Accessible Housing, Business & Access For All 20:55 Partners & Policy Making Program 25:26 Striving For Equality & Accessibility 30:06 Economics, Disability, Myths & Truths 33:19 Unnecessary Policies & Pain 40:36 Diagnostic Requ...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 17
In this episode, we'll talk to Disability Equity and Justice #advocate Areta Guthrey about her journey with Bipolar disorder, D.E.I., the legal system, the discrimination and biases faced by much of the disability community... #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #equity #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #InvisibleDisability #DemandAvoidance #Bipolar #inclusion #ADA #PsychologicalSafety #DEI #masking #DisabilityDiscrimination #TetralogyOfFallot 00:00 Intro 02:00 Areta's Journey 25:03 Disclosure C...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode, we talk with #neurodiversity #advocate Gordon Williams about the challenges imposed by society when living with an invisible disability and his experiences within the education world and working around colleges. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision 00:00 Intro 02:43 Gordon's Journey 21:27 The Value...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this episode, we talk with the Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing at Indeed, Donna Bungard! We chat about accessible hiring practices, inclusive employment, remote work, Indeed's collaboration with Billion Strong, Donna's own Journey and a whole lot more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #ADHD #LearningDisability #accessibility #inclusion #CulturalChange #NewFramework 00:00 Intro 02:04 Donna's Journey 08:01 Systemic & Cultural Drivers T...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode, we talk with The Audiobook Wizard Richard Rieman about how he advocates for #accessibility and #inclusion by creating children's illustrated audiobooks! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision00:00 Intro 02:30 Richard's Journey 13:40 Audio Descriptions, Sign Language & Captions in E-Books (A Befor...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 13
We talk with Jennifer Gasner on this episode of #Journeys ! Jennifer is an #author and #blogger who talks with us about her journey with Friedreichs Ataxia, accessibility and intersectionality. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #FA #FriedreichsAtaxia #community #DisabilityCulture #intersectionality #TheAtaxian00:00 Intro 03:22 My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis Book 04:55 Jennifer's Journey 07:58 Very Limited Info & Supports 11:21 Prec...
Jun 19, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 12
On this episode of #Journeys we spoke with podcast host and disability advocate Chad Bouton about employment, inclusion, accessibility and so much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #podcaster #philanthropist #RetinitisPigmentosa #RP #ASD #autism #TheUnsytedRadio #GuideDogs #BlindAndLowVision #employment #independence #DisabilityDiscrimination #tokenism #masking #AccesssibleGaming #dignoses #CollaborationVsCompetition00:00 Intro ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this episode of #Journeys we'll spoke with writer and travel blogger Kristin Secor! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #Journeys #podcast #interview #blogger #writer #MD #MuscularDystrophy #travel #accommodations #UncomfortableConversations #RedefineWork00:00 Intro 02:28 Kristin's Journey 06:41 Connections & Support 08:55 Disability Travel Blogging (USA & International) 14:01 Advocating For & Normalizing Accessible Travels 18:54 Having Uncomfortable ...
May 29, 2024•58 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode of #Journeys we spoke to Tanner Gers, #Paralympian and the Managing Director at AccessAbility Officer. Topics of conversation included: accessibility, biases, disability employment and a whole lot more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #speaker #AcquiredDisability #Journeys #podcast #interview #blind #consultant #TeamUSA #stigmas #discrimination #DigitalAccessibility #GenerationalTrauma #bias #BaseballForTheBlind #VocationalRehabilitation 00:00 In...
May 15, 2024•59 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this episode of #Journeys we spoke with Debra Ruh, the CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong! #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #accessibility #inclusion #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident #speaker #author #entrepreneur #consultant #neurodiversity #ADHD #intersectionality #InternalAbleism #community #podcast #interview #DownSyndrome #Dyslexia 00:00 Intro 02:53 Debra...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 8
We talked with accessibility and usability tester Kaare Dehard in this episode of #Journeys ! Our discussion includes Kaare's empowered lived experience, software accessibility, inaccessibility and much more! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #usability #blind #blindness #accessibility #AccessibilityTesting #UX #biases #inclusion00:00 Intro 02:30 Kaare's Journey 11:53 An Accessible Website vs. A User Friendly Website or Both 17:20 Awareness, Empathy & Legal Process 19:25 Make It Fable ...
Apr 17, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode of #Journeys we talk with classroom coach, #speaker, #author and podcast host Cheri Dotterer about education, disability, neurodiversity & spirituality! Also, very joyful birthday wishes to Cheri's mother, Janet! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #inclusion #neurodiversity #psychology #mom #education #interview #podcast #dyscalculia #dyslexia #LearningDisabilities #Neurofibromatosis #spirituality #humanity 00:00 Intro 04:04 Cheri's Journey 20:48 Intuitive Spirituality 3...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode of #Journeys, we chat with Piper Hutson - neuroinclusion advocate, corporate art curator, art history professor and education specialist! #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocate #inclusion #neurodiversity #psychology #mom #ArtHistory #education #interview #podcast #autism #TBI #CognitiveShutdown #misunderstood #ableism #InternalizedAbleism #DifferentNotDeficient #gaslighting #BreakingStereotypes #DEI #IndividualizedEducationPlan 00:00 Intro 02:28 Piper & Bishop's Journey 07:3...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode of Journeys, we talk to author and Theme Park & Museum Scenting Specialist, Liam R. Findlay! #disability #m4gadvocacymedia #author #scenting #accessibility #inclusion #neurodiversity #aromatherapy #psychology #empathy #DoomTownDummies #Achalasia 00:00 Intro 02:19 Liam's Journey With AromaPrime 08:30 Not Taking Our Senses For Granted 10:58 Creative, Immersive & Accessible Attractions 14:02 Individualized Preferences, Needs & Sensory Bookmarks 17:13 Clear Inclusive Medi...
Mar 08, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, we talked to individualized home healthcare nurse, Chloe Hammond! 00:00 Intro 01:53 Chloe's Journey 07:44 The Medical Model & Social Model in Healthcare 10:44 No One Is Prepared For An Ableist Society 15:12 Ridding Internalized Ableism 16:00 Business, Airlines & Accessibility 19:58 Being Misunderstood In Chaos 24:27 A More Valuable Process 25:33 Individualized Care 32:00 Stigma, Discrimination & Tokenism 39:59 Hospital/Rehab Experience 43:32 Dismissive Experiences 46...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Description: Join us as we talk to Kristin Parker - the owner of Lots Of Dots LLC in Texas - about her #journey , #braille and inclusion. 00:00 Journeys Intros 02:35 Kristen's Journey 11:24 Worthy Purpose 18:50 What Are We Doing? 20:37 Seek An Inclusive World 23:23 Helping Others Experience The World Through Braille (Lots Of Dots) 29:50 Making A Difference By Transcriptions 31:32 Good Business Accessibility* 38:59 The Barbie Movie & ASL 42:07 Prioritizing Humanities Needs* 46:22 Gen X Remini...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode, we talked with Mark Blake, the co-founder of Joyfully Different! We discuss becoming an entrepreneur in the disability community, in a world that makes it difficult for us to succeed. LINKS Joyfully Different - https://joyfullydifferent.co/ ___ WAYS YOU CAN HELPBuy us a coffee or tea to help us continue to be able to share this content - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkPick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/Want ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We spoke to Melanie Dunn from the Aimee Copeland Foundation on this week's episode of #Journeys ! 00:00 Intro 01:57 Melanie's Journey 17:24 Aimee Copeland Foundation (All-Terrain Georgia) Mobility Freedom 23:18 Expansion Plans For More States - Coming Soon! 24:35 An Action Trackchair Collaboration, Opportunities & More Independence 28:07 Pursuing Adventure, Enjoy Nature 31:26 Adapting, Accommodating & Making Everyone Safe 35:13 National Parks, Disability & How To Take Part 37:57 Mela...
Nov 13, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Setting boundaries is an important skill that everyone needs. It is especially vital for people with this disabilities as we are more likely to be seen as less important or less worthy of respect. In this Episode Of Under The Surface: A Disability Community Roundtable, we discuss Setting Boundaries in the Disability Community with a few of our friends in the community! REFERENCE: https://themighty.com/topic/cerebral-palsy/respect-boundaries-disability/ PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT! ___ WAYS YOU CAN H...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode, we spoke with Annie Streit - the Grassroots Advocacy Manager at the United Spinal Association! 00:00 Intro 02:20 Annie's Journey 12:06 United Spinal Association & Advocacy Network 14:58 Emergency Preparedness 17:27 Meet An Advocate 19:00 Being An Advocate Emissary 19:50 Roll On Capitol Hill 22:17 Support Is Everything 24:14 Action Alerts 27:03 Creating Real Action & Showing True Empathy 31:48 Life Experience Prepares Us 36:32 Equity, Access & Availability 40:45 Care ...
Nov 06, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this week's episode of #Journeys , we chatted with Solène Anglaret! We talked about #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #neurodiversity and #inclusion 00:00 Intro 02:08 Solène's Journey 05:38 Neurodivergent and Authentic Influence 11:11 The Intersectionality Of It All 21:04 Nothing About Us Without Us, Lived Experiences & Ambition 24:22 Receptive Disability Language, Wordage Empathy 44:31 Unlearning Internalized Ableism 48:03 Solène's Podcast - The Inclusion Conversation 49:34 Solène's Other P...
Oct 30, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 33
On today's episode of #Journeys we chatted with Julia Duff - Executive Director of The Spina Bifida Association of New York State ! We talked about #advocacy , #equity and #inclusion. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Julia's Journey 05:55 Being An Ally For Spina Bifida 10:02 Lack Of Basic Care, Support And Opportunities 13:34 Making A Difference, Illuminating Capabilities 15:46 Advocating And Caring About Access 20:04 Real Inclusion - Grace, Patience And Kindness 23:36 October Is Spina Bifida Awareness Month L...
Oct 23, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Today we spoke with Marjorie Aunos in an impactful episode! She talks to us about creating a more #accessible and #inclusive world, society's distorted #narratives , #InternalizedAbleism , and the struggles (and strengths!) of #parents with disabilities. 00:00 Intro 02:44 Marjorie's Journey 20:12 Access To Care In Canada 24:09 Our Children Are Much More Empathetic and Inclusive 32:52 Little Town vs. Big City 35:51 Where Discrimination Lies & Outdated Disability Laws 39:20 Adaptive Parenting ...
Oct 16, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 31
We had a great discussion with Puneet Singhal about his #advocacy initiatives and the challenges he faces doing this work in #India. 00:00 Intro 02:33 Puneet's Journey 06:11 Common Souls, Common Goals 10:00 Resources, Communication & Equal Access 15:22 Complicated Dynamics 16:20 Generational Internalization 18:38 Global Advocacy Network 21:17 Redefining Harmful Narratives And Perceptions 24:04 Building Change And Confidence For A Brighter Future 25:11 A Moral And Ethical Purpose 28:03 A Time...
Oct 09, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 30
We had a great chat with Samantha Maxwell and her publisher Allan Longshadow about inclusion, accessibility and barriers faced by people with disabilities. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Samantha's Journey 08:10 Changing Perceptions Together 09:53 Samantha's Book "CP Isn't Me" 11:53 Where Experience And Advocacy Meet Respectfully 14:37 A Collective Journey 15:30 Employers And Disability 21:20 A Very Misguided Hierarchy 23:50 Ethical Representation 25:12 Positive Discussions, Mostly Positive Reponses 27:17 In...
Oct 02, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 29
