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Rewriting friendship rules: How clear communication and embracing my disability created my most meaningful connections beyond social scripts.

Navigating life with cerebral palsy, the journey is about adapting, advocating, and embracing one's full self. The pursuit of hope and freedom involves striving for self-acceptance, while also acknowledging the challenges faced.

Writer Keah Brown shares her journey from childhood storytelling to published books, overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to rediscover her passion for writing.

Award-winning filmmaker Scott Klumb shares his journey as an autistic individual, emphasizing the need for better representation, and understanding of disabilities in education.

Katelyn, 4, shines at Easterseals North Georgia, where early education helps her thrive. Called the “queen of hugs,” she brings joy to everyone she meets.

Discover how Easterseals transforms lives through stories like Joa and Jaxon’s, fostering growth, independence, and brighter futures for children.

Jaxon and his mom, Kim, share their experience with Easterseals therapies in fostering his independence and resilience.

Easterseals goes beyond therapy—it builds a supportive community that empowers children like Jaxon to achieve their goals.

Author and Activist, Lauren Melissa (she/her), shares a powerful story of resilience and creativity. Diagnosed with autism in her twenties, Lauren Melissa turned the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity, hand-writing a novel that was later accepted by Bold Strokes Books.

Rawan Tuffaha (she/her) is the lead singer of the ASD Band, a group composed entirely of autistic musicians, which shines a light on talent within the autistic community. This episode explores the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities as they transition into adulthood, particularly in accessing employment and continuing to receive support.

Collette Divitto (she/her), founder and CEO of Collettey’s Cookies, turned her love for baking into a successful business where half of the staff has a disability. She chats about her successes, life as an entrepreneur, and the stigma many disabled people face while building their careers.