Tag: DisablingAbleism

Episode 14 – A Symphony of Resilience | Amy Wang-Hiller


Published: Thursday September 21, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Breaking Barriers with Music Get ready for an uplifting episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia” as host Alycia Anderson welcomes the extraordinary Amy Wang-Hiller, a violin virtuoso who has transcended the boundaries of music and disability. Champion of Resilience Dive into Amy’s advocacy journey, where she fearlessly … read more… Episode 14 – A Symphony of Resilience | Amy Wang-Hiller

Episode 13 – The Beauty of Friendship | Alycia and Kerri


Published: Thursday September 14, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: The Beauty of Friendship In this heartfelt episode of “Pushing Forward with Alycia,” join Alycia Anderson and her special guest, Kerri A. Vanderbom, Ph.D., for a touching exploration of the profound impact of friendship, advocacy, and inclusivity. Alycia and Kerri’s friendship has stood the test of time, … read more… Episode 13 – The Beauty of Friendship | Alycia and Kerri

Episode 11 Transcript


Published: Thursday August 31, 2023
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Title:The Essence of Empathy | Michael Tennant Subtitle:The Essence of Empathy and Inclusivity with Michael Tennant Transcript: Alycia Anderson: Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia, a podcast that gives disability a voice. Each week we will explore topics like confidence, ambition, resilience and finding success against all odd. We are creating a collective community that … read more… Episode 11 Transcript

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 6 – Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian


Published: Thursday July 27, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Disability Pride Month In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, we wind down Disability Pride Month by featuring inspirational Joze Piranian – a global speaker, trainer, and coach, and personal friend of Alycia’s. Joze champions inclusion and resilience, overcoming personal obstacles to become an acclaimed public … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 6 – Invisible Disability | Joze Piranian

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 4 – DEI+Disability | Etsy’s Beth Wiesendanger


Published: Thursday July 13, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Welcome back to Pushing Forward with Alycia! In today’s episode, Alycia Anderson, a fierce disability advocate and TEDx speaker, continues to share her mission to empower change by disabling ableism and bringing on experts in the field of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion AND Accessibility! Welcome Beth Wiesendanger Beth is a … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 4 – DEI+Disability | Etsy’s Beth Wiesendanger

Kicking Off Disability Pride Month on the Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast!


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023

In my latest episode, I’m keeping true to my mission of empowering change and disabling ableism by celebrating disability pride, and to kick off Disability Pride Month I’ll be discussing the significance of celebrating the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. I will be joined once again by my special guest, business partner and husband, Marty.  Together … read more… Kicking Off Disability Pride Month on the Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast!

Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 3 – Disability Pride Month | Embracing Identity


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Welcome back to Pushing Forward with Alycia! In today’s episode, Alycia Anderson, a fierce disability advocate and TedX speaker, continues to share her mission to empower change by disabling ableism and celebrating disability pride. In this episode We kick off Disability Pride Month by discussing the significance of celebrating … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia: Episode 3 – Disability Pride Month | Embracing Identity

Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast has Officially Launched!


Published: Thursday July 6, 2023
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In honor of all that is going on with my Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Business and in celebration of Disability Pride Month, I have officially launched my podcast, Pushing Forward with Alycia! This podcast is a passion project of mine that has come to fruition through many long hours in collaboration with esteemed members … read more… Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast has Officially Launched!

Episode 1 – Meet Alycia Anderson | Disability Advocate


Published: Thursday June 29, 2023
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Subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast player: Welcome to Pushing Forward with Alycia! In today’s episode, meet Alycia Anderson, a fierce disability advocate and TedX speaker who is on a mission to empower change by disabling ableism. Alycia’s Journey to Disabling Ableism Prepare to be inspired as Alycia shares her personal story of resilience … read more… Episode 1 – Meet Alycia Anderson | Disability Advocate