Disability advocate Alycia Anderson, known for her TEDx talks, will speak at the University of Lynchburg as part of the Rosel Schewel Lecture series on March 20. Despite being born with sacral agenesis, she pursued education and became a motivational speaker, podcast host, and CEO. Anderson’s focus is on disability inclusion and workplace diversity, aiming to inspire others with her personal story. The lecture, funded by an endowment, aims to address biases and promote diversity.
Inclusive hiring, crucial for high-volume recruitment, aims to attract diverse candidates. Strategies include reviewing biases, inclusive job postings, accommodation provision, accessible processes, diverse sourcing, bias training, and fostering an inclusive workplace. Alycia Anderson emphasizes the need for intentional inclusivity and ongoing evaluation of hiring success.
Aiesha Robinson’s life transformed after a vitiligo diagnosis, leading her to advocate self-love and resilience. She founded Born to Rise, empowering others through storytelling. Despite struggles with identity and bullying, she now spreads positivity and educates on self-acceptance. Through her nonprofit, Aiesha provides a platform for diverse voices. Her message: “You were born to rise,” encourages resilience and self-belief, inspiring others to embrace their uniqueness and push forward.
In a heartfelt episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” Aiesha Robinson shares her journey from a vitiligo diagnosis at 18 to founding Born To Rise. Aiesha champions self-love and resilience, highlighting the transformative power of storytelling. Her global mission aims to inspire unity through vulnerability, emphasizing the strength found in embracing one’s true self. Aiesha reflects, urging others to embrace their uniqueness as their true source of power.
Episode 34 of ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia’ celebrates Valentine’s Day with Alycia and Marty sharing their unique love journey. From youthful mischief to heartfelt proposals, they recount pivotal moments, reflecting on challenges that strengthened their bond. Candid discussions challenge stereotypes around disability and intimacy. The episode includes a poignant reading of Lily Grossman’s poem, resonating with their shared experiences.
In this Valentine’s Day episode of Alycia Anderson’s podcast, ‘Pushing Forward with Alycia,’ she highlights disability empowerment. With her husband, Marty, she explores love, resilience, and success against odds, challenging misconceptions about disabled relationships. They share their journey from young love to marriage, emphasizing mutual support and overcoming obstacles. The podcast advocates for inclusive love and perseverance.
In Episode 33 of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Regina and Shane share their journey with daughter Ella, born with Congenital Heart Defect. Highlighting Ella’s diagnosis, family strength, milestones, and empowerment through education, they showcase resilience and love. Ella, a true heart warrior, inspires with her zest for life, redefining strength daily.
Alycia Anderson hosts Pushing Forward with Alycia, a podcast empowering the disabled. In a poignant episode, she interviews her twin sister Regina and brother-in-law Shane about their daughter Ella’s journey with Congenital Heart Defect. Shane emphasizes embracing challenges, finding strength in adversity, and advocating for heart warriors like Ella. Regina stresses openness, gratitude, and building supportive communities. Together, they inspire resilience and love.
This episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia” features Nick Klingensmith, a four-time cancer survivor, type one diabetic, obstacle course athlete, and bestselling author. Nick shares his inspiring journey from health battles to conquering obstacle courses, emphasizing resilience and community. The episode explores his early ambitions, overcoming cancer, embracing obstacle course racing for healing, and transitioning into motivational speaking. Nick’s story underscores the transformative power of challenges and the importance of living inspired. Connect with Nick on his website, Stride Motivation, and social media for daily inspiration.
This is the transcript of episode 32 of “Pushing Forward with Alycia” where Nick Klingensmith, a four-time cancer survivor, type one diabetic, and obstacle course athlete, shares his inspiring journey on the podcast. From battling cancer to conquering obstacles, Nick emphasizes resilience and community support. The conversation covers his early ambitions, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose. Nick’s motivational speaking focuses on life lessons learned from obstacle course racing, including the importance of a strong “why,” embracing failure, getting uncomfortable for growth, and the power of having a supportive tribe. Live inspired, he urges, as inspiration is everywhere.
