I am so proud to announce that I am competing at Speaker Slam: The Online Speaking Competition. The theme of the event is Fathers: The Men Who Shape Us! My Father, my Papa challenged me to be brave. He guided me in seeing clearly the endless possibilities we are offered as we overcome life’s biggest … read more… I am competing at Speaker Slam!
I delivered my “Heart of Inclusion” speech to Alkami Technology yesterday during their Speaker Series. On top of that they offered to donate to a charity of my choice keeping true of their mission of “transform ordinary into extraordinary” and progressing forward DE&I! Ability360, is an organization that provides exceptional adaptive sports and fitness programs … read more… Alkami Technology Speaker Series
As I rolled onto that stage and onto that red dot it was literally an unbelievable moment in my lifetime. But it was also as of this one moment had been waiting for me my entire life. A moment waiting oh so patiently until I was ready. And now I am just that, ready. Not … read more… TEDx South Lake Tahoe!
I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on the Badass Basic Bitch podcast! This Podcast is EVERYTHING!! It truly is a platform for celebrating women and showcasing life’s possibilities! This podcast highlights “ordinary women doing extraordinary things.” To to be invited was very cool! I got to discuss things I don’t normally speak … read more… Proud to be a part of the Baddie B club!
Rehearsals were beyond! Tomorrow is cameras, lights, action! Can’t believe how lucky I am. I will never EVER forget this!
This is my Mom and Dad (my Papa). They are both gone. We lost each of them way to young but they are proof that the impact we can offer in life is massive even if our time is short on earth if we are willing to try. I am who I am because of … read more… “Just a scrap of a note. A tiny piece of my heart attached.”
Twenty years ago, I left my home in Southern California moving far away from everything I knew: my family, my medical team, the comfortable safe environment that I had mastered my independence in, and I even left Marty (which was the hardest part) to find my true self and to forge the roots of my … read more… I’m ready for you big red dot.
I was asked the other day in an interview “Alycia how do you stay grounded with all that you have going on.” Easy, I strap weights on my wrists, turn up the tunes and I “PUSH” hard straight up as many hills as I can possibly find for an hour at least. Equaling a clear … read more… Exercise therapy!
Two weeks to go! “Resilience” the theme of TEDx South Lake Tahoe where I will be delivering my talk “Disabling Ableism: The modern pathway to inclusion.” Seriously… this could not this be any more perfect! Their goal “ to celebrate the human spirit. Where we gain hope in others and rise above through our resilience.” … read more… “Resilience”
“Your application caught our attention, for so many different reasons. LOVED it and congratulations, you have been accepted to speak at this year’s TEDx South Lake Tahoe event!” I did it! I have been invited to roll onto that big, beautiful, magical red dot, on the most prestigious speaking stage there is, the TEDx stage. … read more… TEDx South Lake Tahoe: Here I Come!
