M4G Advocacy Media

M4G Advocacy Media

Encouraging, educating and empowering people with all abilities by building healthier relationships and collaborating to help build inclusive cultures. Together we can all make a difference!

  1. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 22 – Dwayne Robertson

    11/27/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 22 – Dwayne Robertson

    There's a lot of concern about what's going on politically right now and its impact on people with disabilities. It can seem daunting, a set-back and a reason to give up instead we must come together to figure out why these issues exist and have those uncomfortable conversations to help each other find the way forward!In this episode, we talk with Dwayne Robertson about his journey to become the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist for YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), we unpack some of ideas about the impacts of recent political developments and talk about how we might move forward! Join us for this insightful discussion.___LINKSYoung Presidents' Organization Website - https://www.Ypo.Org/Dwayne's LinkedIn Page - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/dwayne-robertson/#disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Belonging #DEIB #PublicHealth #progress #GrowingPains #fear #GenerationalPower #Change #Division #courage __COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP:At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident___We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymediaJoin our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymediaFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymediaSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymediaPick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6TAdditionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmarkWE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    58 min
  2. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 21 – Eman Rimawi-Doster

    11/20/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 21 – Eman Rimawi-Doster

    Join us for an in-depth discussion with the Executive Director of Diversity Includes Disability - Eman Rimawi-Doster. We dive into the difficult yet necessary parallels dealing with humanity, the election, generational traumas we need to face, as well as the ways in which many marginalized are affected. 00:00   Intro02:26   Eman's Journey07:32   Medical Biases & Access To Care17:17   Looking Within To Find Acceptance & Accessibility21:14   Political Discourse, Idiocracy & Patience28:50   Early Advocating32:09   Poverty Fears37:50   Cognitive Dissonance, Breaking Barriers & Being Intentional51:54   Eman's Contact Info & Upcoming Projects LINKS ___ Eman's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erimawi Eman's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emanrd_ugc/ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #Journeys #podcast #interview #advocacy #MedicalGaslighting #CognitiveDissonance #Poverty #BreakingBarriers #artist #speaker #writer #Lupus #amputee #sexism #racism #DiversityIncludesDisability #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    1h 2m
  3. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 20 – Anna McILwain

    11/06/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 20 – Anna McILwain

    In this episode, we chat with Anna McIlwain! We had an enlightening conversation about her journey, thriving with a chronic illness and the broken parts of the medical system, sick care, nutrition and much more. Follow our Facebook page to be notified when the episode comes out or visit our website (m4gadvocacymedia.com) for other episodes of Journeys and other resources to help you be more encouraging, educating and empowering to people with all abilities by building healthier relationships and collaborating to help build inclusive cultures. Together we can all make a difference! 00:00   Intro02:05   Anna's Journey25:16   Sick Care System & Nutrition31:31   Positive Mindsets33:42   Unhealthy Emotional Coping40:16   Psychological Gaslighting & How To Know It's Happening47:44   Neuroplasticity49:30   Cinema Therapy & Opportunities For Growth53:20   Honoring Limitations57:57   Culture Differences, Curiosity  & Awareness1:04:38   Medications & Drug Intolerance1:10:47   Medical Gaslighting LINKS___Anna's Healthy Habit Hacks 30+ - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1136414810663650Anna's Website - https://www.healthgoalvictories.com/Anna's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anna.mcilwain/Health Goal Victories Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550571783985Anna's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anna_mcilwainchwc/Health Goal Victories YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@HealthCoachMinutesAnna's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-mcilwain-6b9a88285/ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia  #nutrition #health #nursing #asthma #InvisibleDisabilities #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #habits #addiction #PsychologicalSafety #neuroplasticity #RealisticGoals #mindfulness #GlobalCommunity #SickCare #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    1h 27m
  4. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 19 – Nellie Galindo

    10/16/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 19 – Nellie Galindo

    In this episode, we talk with Nellie Galindo about how she's helping by advocating for people with disabilities as an accessible sexual health educator and starting her own sexual health consulting company. 00:00       Intro 01:57        Nellie's Journey 22:24        Inclusivity = Productivity 24:24        Forward Thinkers 28:22        Our Natural Way, Well Being & Therapy 39:13         Teaching Sex Education & Disability 1:03:11      Social Media & Community 1:07:46      Nellie's Upcoming Projects, BeSpoke Trainings & More 1:09:38      Nellie's Contact Info ___ LINKS Nellie's Website - https://www.AccessibleSexualHealth.Com/ Nellie's Facebook - https://www.Facebook.Com/ASHLLC Nellie's Instagram - https://www.Instagram.Com/accessiblesexualhealth/ Nellie's LinkedIn - https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/nellie-galindo-msw-msph-45410068/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️ #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #CEO #Founder #DisabilityRights #AccessibleSexualHealth #Anxiety #ADHD #Masking #Neurodivergence #IndependentLiving #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident

    1h 11m
  5. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 18 – Brason Lee

    10/02/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 18 – Brason Lee

    In this episode, we talk with #writer, #advocate and TBI survivor Brason Lee about his journey, disclosing a disability, psychological safety, his essays and other encouraging work! 00:00 Intro 02:01 Brason's Journey 06:25 Excelling With Perseverance 12:56 Choosing When To Disclose 16:57 Reflections Of A Pediatric Survivor Of A TBI: 42 Years Later 18:27 Sharing Hope And Joy 20:03 Difficulties Are Not Deficits 27:12 New Perspectives 33:30 Psychological Safety, Work & Internships 42:09 Limited Rehabilitation Time 46:50 Memoir: Without A Helmet 51:02 Brason's Contact Info #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #TBI #ABI #BrainInjury #LearningDisabilites #stigmas #therapy #DifficultiesAreNotDeficits #DisabilityDisclosure #Journeys #podcast #interview #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident _______ Links: Difficulties Are Not Deficits - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1054139X24003124?dgcid=author Reflections of a Pediatric Survivor of Traumatic Brain Injury: 42 Years Later - https://www.JAHOnline.Org/article/S1054-139X(22)01044-8/fulltext Brain Injury Connector Podcast - https://biamdpodcast.libsyn.com/ Brason's Website - https://www.BrasonLee.Com/ Brason's Email - brason.lee.msw.ms@gmail.com ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    52 min
  6. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 17 – Constance Ray

    09/18/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 17 – Constance Ray

    In this episode, we'll talk with #advocate and #consultant Constance "Addie" Ray about how she's helping change policy to make the world more #accessible and #inclusive and the ways you can be inclusive too. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Constance's Journey 13:37 Accessible Housing, Business & Access For All 20:55 Partners & Policy Making Program 25:26 Striving For Equality & Accessibility 30:06 Economics, Disability, Myths & Truths 33:19 Unnecessary Policies & Pain 40:36 Diagnostic Requirements & Misinformation 53:09 D.E.I. Pushback & Ignoring The Issues 1:08:09 We Are A Democracy 1:12:19 Strides And Paces Project #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #AccessForAll #CP #CerebralPalsy #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #Alabama #MedicalInsurance #DEI #DisabilityDiscrimination #AccessibleHousing #AccessibleBusiness #support #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ LINKS Access For All Website - https://AccessForAllLlc.Com/ Strides & Paces Podcast - https://www.YouTube.com/@AccessForAllStridesAndPaces Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/AccessForAllADA LinkedIn Page - https://www.LinkedIn.Com/in/constance-ray-23129a232/ Instagram Page - https://www.Instagram.Com/Addie_AccessForAll/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    1h 17m
  7. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 16 – Areta Guthrey

    09/04/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 16 – Areta Guthrey

    In this episode, we'll talk to Disability Equity and Justice #advocate Areta Guthrey about her journey with Bipolar disorder, D.E.I., the legal system, the discrimination and biases faced by much of the disability community... #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #equity #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #InvisibleDisability #DemandAvoidance #Bipolar #inclusion #ADA #PsychologicalSafety #DEI #masking #DisabilityDiscrimination #TetralogyOfFallot 00:00 Intro 02:00 Areta's Journey 25:03 Disclosure Choices & Discrimination 35:43 Prison Pipeline, Accommodations & Law 46:12 Business & Access 50:22 A Future Where Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Are Truly Implemented 57:42 Civil Rights, False Progress & New Perspectives 1:04:35 D.E.I., Advocacy & Law Identification 1:13:02 Star Trek & Our Purpose 1:19:44 Unifying Intersectionalities 1:29:20 Psychological Judo 1:31:17 Areta's Website, Projects & Contact Info ___ LINKS Disability Information Network Website - https://DisabInfo.Net/ ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    1h 37m
  8. Journeys: Season 4, Episode 15 – Gordon Williams

    08/21/2024

    Journeys: Season 4, Episode 15 – Gordon Williams

    In this episode, we talk with #neurodiversity #advocate Gordon Williams about the challenges imposed by society when living with an invisible disability and his experiences within the education world and working around colleges. #disability #m4gAdvocacyMedia #advocacy #Journeys #podcast #interview #audiobooks #community #accessibility #inclusion #nonprofit #DCMP #TheAudiobookWizard #glaucoma #ADHD #author #narrator #DEI #blind #BlindAndLowVision 00:00 Intro 02:43 Gordon's Journey 21:27 The Value Of Supportive People 27:34 Prime Minister Of The U.K.'s Attack On Disability 30:51 Ableism 33:17 The Documentary, Intrusive Thoughts 35:37 When Know Better, Do Better 43:17 Divisive Titles, Charities & Misinformation 48:14 Mental Health, Our Pets & Creativity 52:24 Changing How We Educate 57:45 Neurodiversity & Masking 1:07:10 Finding The Balance 1:17:49 Technology & Gordon's Website: Neurologically Challenged 1:20:11 Acceptance, Advocacy & Support 1:22:26 Gordon's Projects, Books, NeuroKey, And Contact Info ___ LINKS Neurologically Challenged Website - https://Neurologically-Challenged.Co.Uk/ Neurologically Challenged Facebook Page - https://www.Facebook.Com/neurologicallychallenged NeuroKey Website - https://Neurokey.Co.Uk/ BBC Tourette's Documentary: Teenage Tics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ydMtRfSPc ___ COLLABORATIONS & WAYS YOU CAN HELP: At M4G Advocacy Media, we are proud to be global advisors of Billion Strong (https://billion-strong.org) who are connecting and empowering the global community of over 1.3 billion people with disabilities! #RuhGlobalIMPACT #WeAreBillionStrong #BillionStrong #BillionStrongGlobalAdvisors #BillionStrongPartners #AXSChat #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityConfident ___ We take accessibility seriously at M4G! Our accessibility partner is accessiBe. If you're looking to make your website more accessible (and really you should!), check them out at https://accessiBe.com @accesiBe ___ Check out our website: https://www.m4gadvocacymedia.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m4gadvocacymedia Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m4gadvocacymedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m4gadvocacymedia Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m4gadvocacymedia Pick up some merchandise on our online store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/m4g-advocacy-media/ Be an ally also by understanding and supporting us, as we support the disability community: https://givesendgo.com/G9E6T Additionally, you can help by buying us a coffee or tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/m4gkrysandmark WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, THANK YOU! TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE AN INCLUSIVE WORLD FOR HUMANITY ❤️

    1h 48m

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