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Episode 12: Jameela Jamil
In this exciting episode, Jameela Jamil (she/her), actress, activist, and television host, shares how she began to understand her own disability while navigating the entertainment industry. We're working through shame, making our own rules, and creating inclusive spaces together to break barriers. Are you in? -
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Episode 11: Lachi
Erin and Lily are joined by award-winning recording artist, Youtuber and disability advocate Lachi (she/her). Lachi talks about her DEIA work in the music industry and the nuances of ableism as it relates to trauma, class, race, and gender. -
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Episode 10: Collette Divitto
Collette Divitto (she/her), founder and CEO of Collettey’s Cookies, turned her love for baking into a successful business where half of the staff has a disability. She chats about her successes, life as an entrepreneur, and the stigma many disabled people face while building their careers. -
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Episode 9: Jillian Mercado
As a fashion model, actress, and disability rights advocate, Jillian Mercado (she/her) has a lot going on! Throughout her career, she has encountered comments from strangers about her disability. Learn about how she became inspired by those experiences to create safe, inclusive spaces on social media. -
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Episode 8: Lindsey Rowe Parker
Lindsey Rowe Parker (she/her), author of the children’s book, “Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters Down,” joins the podcast to discuss why disability representation is important in children's literature. -
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Episode 7: Kaelynn Partlow
Kaelynn Partlow (she/her), autistic advocate and Senior Therapist at Project Hope Foundation, Inc., was featured on the Netflix series called, “Love on the Spectrum.” She joins hosts Erin and Lily to chat about neurodiversity, social media advocacy, and more! -
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Episode 6: Vilissa Thompson
In this episode, we talk about disability pride with Vilissa Thompson (she/her), who is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of her work! -
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Episode 2: Nic Novicki
Meet comedian, actor, and founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Nic Novicki (he/him). Nic talks about representation, popcorn betrayal, and a love story that ended up on the big screen! -
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