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From Struggles to Strength: A Christmas Season of Reflection and Renewal
In the final episode of the year on ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ host Alycia Anderson reflects on the podcast’s journey over the past two and a half years, expressing gratitude for the community they’ve built. She shares personal insights about overcoming challenges, the struggles faced in her business, and the lessons learned. Alycia also talks about the significance of the holiday season, family traditions, and her hopes for the future. Emphasizing the importance of self-belief and resilience, she encourages the audience to embrace their unique strengths and enter the new year with renewed passion and purpose.
Quotes from Alycia
Diversity and inclusion and equity and disability and our differences is not something that we need to run away from or hide. It’s something that we need to realize is just a part of who we are. It’s a beautiful part of who we are.
~ Alycia Anderson
Ideas Worth Rewrapping
🌱 Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Gratitude
🕰️ Looking Back at Two and a Half Years
🎁 The Greatest Gift: Belief in Yourself
🤝 A Community Where Everything is Possible
✨ Embrace Your Unique Beauty
🙏 Gratitude and Growth
🏡 The Spirit of Family and Tradition
🏔️ A Year of Challenges and Achievements
📣 A Renewed Commitment to Advocacy and Community
💞 Belief and Community
🕯️ The True Spirit of the Holiday Season
🔥 Ending the Year with Power and Purpose
🌟 Looking Ahead to 2026
A Sleigh Ride Through the Conversation
00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Meet Lilly Grossman: Advocate and Trailblazer
02:04 Lilly’s Journey into Social Work and Advocacy
03:25 Navigating Graduate School with a Disability
06:42 Dual Disability Relationships: Love and Interdependence
09:02 Beyond the Box Advocacy: A New Vision
10:41 Systemic Barriers and Disability Justice
13:25 The Power of Storytelling in Advocacy
15:15 Quiet Truths of Disability
17:42 Hopes for Future Generations of Advocates
19:45 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts
21:36 Pushing Forward Moment and Conclusion
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