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Showing Up Authentically: Amanda Steijlen on Confidence, Connection & Care
Amanda Steijlen is a therapist, lifestyle creator, and founder of Wheelie Big Dreams, a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities pursue their goals. She also lead...
Confidence Takes Time: Courn Ahn on Disability, Identity, and Belonging
Courn Ahn is a designer, content creator, and advocate who cares deeply about accessibility and social justice. Their work focuses on helping people see disability, id...
From Runway to Real Life: Jillian Curwin on Fashion, Identity, and Disability
Jillian Curwin, Director of Communications for the Mascots Matter Campaign, is an advocate, storyteller, and content creator reshaping the conversation around disabili...
Kids Need Neurodivergent Characters: Kyla and Jedidiah Mora on Acceptance & Understanding
Kyla and Jedidiah Mora are a neurodivergent couple, writers, and advocates. They are the authors of “Today My Brain Is a Dinosaur,” a popular children’s book that help...
From Wall Street to Changemaker: Tiffany Yu’s Story of Purpose and Possibility
Tiffany Yu is a disability advocate, entrepreneur, and author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. She started her career at Goldman Sachs before becoming a leader in disabi...
Exploring the World Through Sensory Experiences with Dr. Hoby Wedler
Experiencing the world isn’t just about sight, it's about tasting, touching, hearing, and smelling, too. Using all our senses helps us connect more deeply to the world...
Entrepreneurship, Education, and Knowing Your Value with Onyinye Udokporo
"Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not real."Onyinye Udokporo, CEO and founder of Enrich Learning, dives into a conversation that’s both eye-opening and...
The Power of Gaming: Richard Jacobs on Community, Competition, and Personal Empowerment
Richard Jacobs is a dedicated gamer and member of the esports team QuadGods. He discusses his journey of resilience, the pivotal role gaming plays in his life, and the...
The Advocacy Power of Humor: Steven Verdile and The Squeaky Wheel
Humor can educate and challenge, but it must highlight issues without mocking the disability community. In this episode, we explore how satire can play into advocacy a...
Annie Segarra on Medical Gaslighting and EDS: Her Fight for Change
Navigating a medical system that dismisses your pain ignites a fire to advocate for others who are overlooked.Annie Segarra is an activist and content creator dedicate...
Just Between Us: All I Want is Real Portrayals in Film
Your co-hosts Lily Newton and Erin Hawley return with a candid "Just Between Us" segment on this episode of Everything You Know. They discuss the importance of authent...
Advocacy and Identity: Madison Tevlin’s Creative Journey
Advocacy is not just about raising awareness; it’s about creating real change.Madison Tevlin is an actor, Host, Model, and Advocate. She is known for her impactful wor...
Pamela Schuller on Mastering the Balance between Vulnerability, Comedy, and Advocacy | Episode 15
Humor is a bridge to understanding; it transforms conversations about disability into moments of connection.Pamela Schuller is a passionate disability advocate and sta...
Creative Ideas, Personal Brands, and the Workplace with Rachel Lowenstein | Episode 14
Rachel Lowenstein, Founder and Culture Expert at Rachel Lowenstein Consulting and Divergent Convergent, joins Lily Newton and Erin Hawley on the show. Rachel talks abo...
Finding Balance and Owning Your Story with Jennifer Gasner | Episode 13
"The journey of self-acceptance is ongoing and deeply personal."Jennifer Gasner, author of *My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis*,shares her journey...
Amplifying Autistic Voices: Lauren Melissa Ellzey on writing, Autistic representation, and self-advocacy | Episode 12
Author and Activist, Lauren Melissa, shares a powerful story of resilience and creativity. Diagnosed with autism in her twenties, Lauren Melissa turned the challenges ...
Oliver Scheier: 19-Year-Old Filmmaker, Artist, and College Sophomore | Episode 11
"I don't concern myself with what they get wrong. I like to just show up as myself and then let any preconceived notion, if there is any, flow like, float away”Oliver ...
Understanding Disability Through Community, Books, and Shared Experiences
Your co-hosts Erin & Lily have a special in-person segment for the first time ever on the podcast. They Kick things off by discussing the significance of Disability Pr...
Redefining Accessibility: Jenna Bainbridge’s Impact on Theater and Disability Representation | Episode 10
In this episode, hosts Erin and Lily interview Jenna Bainbridge, an actress, singer, and accessibility advocate. Jenna shares her journey as the first wheelchair user ...
Just Between Us: Disability Pride Month
Your co-hosts Erin & Lily have a special segment today called “Just Between Us!” Today’s episode is all about the importance of Disability Pride Month. They share thei...
