In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, you'll hear inspiring stories from retinoblastoma survivors, Leia Hunt, a two-time unilateral retinoblastoma survivor and founder of Leia's Kids, Grace Padilla, a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate and Genevieve McCarthy, the president of the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society, and Know the Glow partner, also a unilateral retinoblastoma survivor. They discuss their battles with cancer, advocacy for pediatric cancer awareness, and how their journeys have influenced their careers. Important themes include resilience, the global impact of retinoblastoma, and the necessity of community support.

00:41 Understanding Retinoblastoma

01:14 Leia Hunt: A Survivor's Journey

04:33 Grace Padilla: From Survivor to PH.D NeuroScientist

13:20 Genevieve McCarthy: Advocacy and Parenting

18:00 The Importance of Community and Support

18:12 Mental Health Awareness and Resources

18:41 Advocacy and Personal Stories

27:52 Legacy and Reflections

Links

https://zaakirahnayyar.com/podcast

One World Retinoblastoma Conference Adult Survivor Panel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhhHWVG5P6g&t

leiaskids.org

knowtheglow.org

https://www.rbcanadaresearch.com/

wechope.org

https://www.rbsociety.ca/who-we-are

https://www.cancer.org/

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a disability? That's about 61 million Americans. An estimated 10% of the US population has a non-apparent disability.

Globally, over a billion people currently live with a disability.

Although 15% of people worldwide identify as disabled, disability still remains ignored and misunderstood by non-disabled people.

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, host Zaakirah Muhammad discusses 'The Anti-Ableist Manifesto' by Tiffany Yu, a powerful book aiming to dismantle stereotypes and promote disability inclusivity. Tiffany, founder of DiversAbility, shares her journey from a career in financial services to becoming a disability advocate. She highlights the importance of community and social connection, offering actionable steps for fostering inclusive environments in professional and personal spaces. Reflections on the impact of non-apparent disabilities, the value of Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the significance of allyship are thoughtfully explored. Tune in to learn how you can make a positive impact in creating a disability-inclusive world.

05:58 Host Introduction

06:14 Guest Introduction and Disability Employment Awareness Month

06:46 Career Journey and Disability Advocacy

10:56 Personal Story and Overcoming Challenges

17:52 Building Community and Diversability

24:20 Actionable Steps for Anti-Ableism

32:25 Book Launch and Future Plans

34:34 Legacy and Conclusion

Tiffany Yu, is the founder of Diversability and creator of the viral Anti-Ableism TikTok Series. She is the cofounder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, serves on the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Working Group, and was a co-chair of the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit. Her TED Talk, How to Help Employees with Disabilities Thrive, has over one million views. Get your copy of the book at your favorite book seller. https://tiffanyyu.com/book

LinkedIn post referenced: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tiffanyayu_disabilityinclusion-ndeam-disabilityemployment-activity-7246912898596253696-DGrI?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q92_P2LY-CQ

For show notes visit https://zaakirahnayyar.com/podcast