In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson interviews adaptive-fashion pioneer Marilyn “Mari” Anderson — founder of Bee Human Design and Mad Drool. They trace her journey from small-town roots to starting an inclusive apparel line, highlighting how empathy, creativity, and honest feedback shape accessible fashion. Mari describes how Mad Drool’s stylish bandanas combine function and dignity, and teases an upcoming collaboration with Alycia: a future where fashion meets accessibility.

In this episode, Alycia talks with adaptive fashion designer and entrepreneur Marilyn Anderson, founder of Bee Human Design and Mad Drool. Marilyn shares how losing her corporate role pushed her to finally launch her own inclusive brand, rooted in empathy, collaboration, and years of adaptive design experience. Together, they explore fit sessions over Zoom, drool-friendly fashion bandanas, pet companions, and why truly inclusive design always starts with deeply listening to disabled people.

In Episode 116 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson welcomes YouTube star and accessibility advocate Winston Ben Clements, who shares how he turned his journey with osteogenesis imperfecta into a global platform for change. He explores redefining accessibility, the power of inclusive content, and how fatherhood and marriage shape his mission beyond limitations. This compelling conversation reveals why universal design should be the baseline—not the exception.

In this episode of her podcast, the host interviews Winston Clements—a global speaker, YouTuber, and accessibility consultant living with osteogenesis imperfecta. Their conversation covers his journey through hundreds of fractures, embracing disability as identity, shifting from tech to advocacy, and building a family while tackling online prejudice. Winston explains how “your limitations are an illusion,” and shares a mantra: focus on the next right thing rather than staring at a future of “what-ifs”.

In this episode, Alycia sits down with advocate Becky Curran to trace a journey through loss, disability, and unyielding empowerment. Becky opens up about achondroplasia, navigating health hurdles, confronting bias, and reclaiming dignity in media representation. She shares boundary-setting strategies, safety-first responses to harassment, and how community, allyship, and motherhood shaped her leadership. Listeners leave with practical actions to challenge ableism, champion inclusion, and turn ‘no’ into a path forward.