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Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast

Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast

著者： Alycia Anderson
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 Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast Pushing Forward with Alycia is the weekly podcast that gives disability a voice and welcomes everyone—disabled people, allies, families, and inclusive employers—into a courageous, judgment‑free space to learn, ask questions, and advance access together. Launched June 29, 2023 and dropping new episodes every Thursday, host Alycia Anderson—disabled motivational speaker, DEI educator, entrepreneur, athlete, and storyteller—shares lived experience and amplifies voices across the global disability community. The show began as a safe, respectful space to talk honestly about difference, ableism, and belonging; that welcoming spirit remains its heartbeat today. What You’ll Hear From headline issues to everyday wins, we dig into DEI + disability, digital accessibility, workplace inclusion, disabling ableism, Disability Pride Month, intersectionality, airlines & disability discrimination, and so much more. If it shapes how disabled people live, learn, work, travel, play, create, love, and lead—we’re talking about it. Nearly 100 Episodes (and Counting!) In just two years we’ve published 98 full episodes (as of July 16, 2025) and are racing toward our 100th celebration. Recent conversations feature boundary‑breaking guests like Marsha Elle (bionic model, Billboard artist), Tiffany Yu (Diversability & The Anti‑Ableist Manifesto), Gigi Robinson (chronic illness creator & strategist), Kristen Anderson (global inclusive leadership champion), Isaac Harvey MBE (East London influencer & entrepreneur), and many more advocates, athletes, artists, policy shapers, siblings, caregivers, and allies you’ll love meeting. Who It’s For Whether you identify as disabled, are new to advocacy, support a disabled loved one, or lead teams striving to build a more inclusive workplace, you’ll leave each episode with insight, language, and actionable takeaways you can bring to classrooms, boardrooms, events, and everyday life. Our mission is to be a safe place to learn, share, ask “no wrong” questions, and transform awkwardness into connection. Listen & Support Follow, subscribe, share, rate, and review to help amplify disability inclusion. Sign up for release alerts, suggest a guest, and bring Alycia to speak or train your organization in disabling ableism. However you engage, you’re helping open hearts and clear paths for all of us. Open hearts, clear paths. Let’s go.© 2023 The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC 人間関係 社会科学
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  • Theo Braddy | Living Legend Empowering the Next Generation

    Theo Braddy | Living Legend Empowering the Next Generation
    2025/10/30
    In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia', host Alycia welcomes Theo Braddy, a prominent disability rights advocate and executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). They discuss the significance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the barriers people with disabilities face, often highlighting the importance of changing societal attitudes. Theo shares his journey from being paralyzed at 15 to becoming a leader in the disability rights movement. The conversation delves into the influence of pioneers like Justin Dart and Ed Roberts, and the evolving challenges in disability rights, including potential legislative rollbacks. The episode emphasizes the need for collective action, bridging generational gaps, and passing the baton of advocacy to ensure future progress. Press Play Roadmap 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Highlighting National Disability Employment Awareness Month 00:56 Introducing Mr. Theo Braddy 02:32 Overcoming Societal Barriers and Ableism 04:33 The Importance of Interaction and Relationships 05:41 Changing Worldviews and Internalized Ableism 07:37 Mentorship and Leadership 10:01 Reflecting on Disability Rights Movement 15:44 Bridging Generational Gaps in Advocacy 19:30 Generational Divide and the Need for Unity 19:56 Reflecting on Disability Rights and Progress 20:44 Current Threats to Disability Rights 22:36 Institutionalization and Legal Challenges 25:03 The Importance of Collective Action 28:27 The Role of Allies in Advocacy 30:38 Finding Unity in Common Causes 34:06 The Fight for Inclusion and Equity 37:03 Passing the Baton to the Next Generation 38:40 Closing Remarks and Call to Action A Quote from Theo “Ableism is our greatest challenge. You can improve physical barriers, but it's a hard thing to change people's attitudes about people with disabilities. Because they have been conditioned to believe a certain way about people with  disabilities for a long time, based on a whole  bunch of misconceptions and myths.” ~ Theo Braddy Ideas Worth Rewinding 🌟 A Leader in Advocacy 🌍 Inclusion: A Growing Necessity ⚠️ Marginalized Groups Under Attack 💡 The Real Barrier for People with Disabilities 🕰️ Forgotten Struggles: A Generational Disconnect 🚫 Confronting Ableism and Changing Worldviews ✊ The Fight Against Regression 💔 Finding Unity in Tragedy 🇺🇸 The Surprising Unifier: Trump 🌱 The Power of Lived Experience 🪞 Reflecting on Movements and Mentorship ❤️ Relationships with People with Disabilities Matter 📚 Leadership: Caught or Taught 🛡️ Protecting What We've Earned 🌉 Bridging Generations for Unified Progress 🤝 Unite Generations for Success 🔥 Empowerment and Passing the Baton Connect with Theo Braddy National Council on Independent Living Website | National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) LinkedIn Account | National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Instagram Profile | Theo's Email Address at NCIL | National Council on Disability Follow Up with Alycia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • The Heart of Inclusion: How We Built a Global Speaking Brand

    The Heart of Inclusion: How We Built a Global Speaking Brand
    2025/10/23
    In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia Anderson and her husband Marty celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Alycia Anderson Company. The podcast reflects on their journey of transitioning from corporate jobs to becoming successful entrepreneurs. They discuss the creation of their impactful keynote, 'The Heart of Inclusion,' which has been delivered globally and served as a cornerstone of their business. Alycia reads a poignant letter she wrote to her future self five years ago, emphasizing their dreams and aspirations, and how those dreams have been realized. They also touch upon their other ventures, including Jam Pro Web Design and the Adaptive Athletics Association nonprofit. The episode underscores the importance of resilience, community building, and the idea that with determination, anything is possible. Press Play Roadmap 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alicia 00:25 Celebrating Five Years of Entrepreneurship 01:03 Reflecting on the Journey 04:32 The Heart of Inclusion: A Dream Realized 07:54 Challenges and Triumphs of Self-Employment 12:38 The Power of Community and Inclusion 22:02 The Heart of Inclusion: Bridging Divides 32:07 Looking Forward: Future Plans and Inspirations 36:27 Conclusion and Call to Action Quotes from Alycia & Marty “We started this company saying, we just wanna be seen  more in the workplace. We wanna have more opportunities. We want the bias to go away about what our abilities are.” ~ Alycia Anderson “When we put in the work, we try and we do it, that's where the magic happens.” ~ Marty Anderson What’s Really Driving the Story 🌠 Taking the Leap when the Universe Aligns 🤗 Persevering and Succeeding Together 🚀 A Journey of Entrepreneurship and Inclusion 💰 A Million-Dollar Milestone Celebration 🎤 Creating an Unforgettable Speech: The Heart of Inclusion Shines 💌 Unlocking Magic: A Letter to Myself 💪 Embracing the Challenges of Acceptance and Leadership 🤝 The Power of Community & Bridging Divides 🔥 Turning Passion into Purpose 🌍 Expanding Horizons for People with Disabilities 🏆 Triumphs of Self-Employment ⏰ Seize the Moment: When Opportunity Knocks ✨ Push Through Fear and Chase Your Dreams Connect with Marty Anderson ⁠Adaptive Athletics Association Website⁠ | ⁠Adaptive Athletics Association Instagram⁠ | ⁠Adaptive Athletics Association Facebook⁠ | ⁠Jam Pro Web Design Website⁠ | ⁠Marty's LinkedIn Profile⁠ Follow Up with Alycia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分
  • Empathy in Action: Shane Walsh's Connection to IDD and Best Buddies at JMU

    Empathy in Action: Shane Walsh's Connection to IDD and Best Buddies at JMU
    2025/10/16
    In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Shane Walsh, a passionate advocate and global ambassador for Best Buddies International. Shane shares his personal story of growing up with his younger brother Lucas, who has autism. He reflects on how this relationship shaped his worldview and motivated his advocacy for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) community. The conversation delves into the importance of inclusion, the challenges faced by individuals with IDD, and the need for greater employment opportunities. Shane also discusses his efforts to enhance the Best Buddies program at James Madison University and his aspirations for broader societal change. Tune in for a powerful discussion on resilience, advocacy, and the impact of sibling relationships in the disability community. Minute Markers & Must-Know Points 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:26 Meet Shane: A Global Ambassador for Best Buddies 02:13 Shane's Journey with His Brother Lucas 05:05 The Sibling Experience and Advocacy 09:28 Challenges and Changes During High School 17:37 Shane's College Experience and Best Buddies Involvement 22:44 Encouraging Male Participation in Special Education 24:30 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone 28:02 Final Thoughts and Call to Action 29:31 Closing Remarks and Motivation A Quote from Shane Walsh  “It is my hopes and dreams that one day I can develop the courage and bravery that individuals with IDD and parents of children with IDD have.” ~ Shane Walsh Deep Dives from This Episode 👬 A Journey of Brotherhood 💡 Recognizing the Sibling Experience 🎓 Campus Dreams and Beyond 🌟 Finding Inspiration in the Courage of Others 💖 Empathy as a Catalyst for Change 🤔 Sympathy vs. Empathy: A Brother's Perspective 🏡 The Emotional Reward of Family: A Heartfelt Connection 🔍 The Unseen Impact of IDD on Our Lives 🧭 The Power of Following Your Intuition 🤝 Get Involved: How Volunteering Can Change Your Perspective 👶 Unexpected Lessons: The Greatest Teacher Might Be Your Little Brother Connect with Shane Walsh Instagram Profile Follow Up with Alycia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 分
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