You First Podcast | Tag: Advocacy
From Protest to EmpowHer: Stephanie Woodward on Mentorship, Power, and Disability Justice
Thursday, July 02, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Stephanie Woodward, CEO of Disability EmpowHer Network, business consultant, and parent of six kids. Then, in our Deep Cut, we analyze the movie "CODA."
Visible and Unapologetic: Nila Morton on Disability, Desire, and Creator Culture
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, we interview Nila Morton, a content creator, social worker, and advocate, about visibility, fashion, desire, and sexuality. And in our "Deep Cut," we break down the documentary, "Patrice: The Movie."
More Than a Moment: Jhónelle Bean on Tourette’s, Communities of Color, and Advocacy
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Episode Summary
We speak with Jhónelle Bean, a disability advocate and ASL interpreter with Tourette syndrome, about a BAFTA Film Awards controversy. And our "Deep Cut" focuses on the film "What's Eating Gilbert Grape."
Out Loud and Unapologetic: Squirmy & Grubs Take on Stigma and Storytelling
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, we have a conversation with Shane and Hannah Burcaw, the creators behind Squirmy and Grubs, and end with a Deep Cut analysis of the film "I Didn't See You There."
Bridging the Gap: Charles Redding on Global Solutions for Assistive Technology
Thursday, January 01, 2026
Episode Summary
This episode features a conversation with Charles Redding, Executive Director of Wheels for Humanity and the leader of CLASP, as well as a Deep Cut discussion about the documentary "Rising Phoenix."
Breaking Sound Barriers: Lachi on Music, Advocacy, and the Future of Entertainment
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Episode Summary
In this, our 100th episode, we interview Grammy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, and advocate Lachi, followed by our Deep Cut about the movie "Sound of Metal."
More Than a Mascot: Challenging Ableism in School Symbols – with Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Episode Summary
We interview Erin Elswood and Jillian Curwin of Mascots Matter, and discuss the children's book, "Little Imperfections: A Tall Tale of Growing Up Different."
Global Disability Progress - with Rosangela Berman Bieler and Patricia Almeida
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Episode Summary
A conversation with Rosangela Berman Bieler and Patricia Almeida about global disability advocacy and accessibility initiatives.
Honoring Judy Heumann
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Episode Summary
A special tribute about Judy, her advocacy, and the long lasting impact that her presence will have on the disability community and the world.
International Disability Media and Advocacy - with Alan Herbert
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Episode Summary
An interview with Alan Herbert, a Kenyan journalist, social inclusion advocate, and disability communications professional.
