Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast4 Jul 2024

Reflecting on a Year of Pushing Forward with Alycia

Episode Description: In this celebratory episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast', Alycia Anderson welcomes her husband, Marty on the show to commemorate the one-year anniversary of PFWA. They reflect on their journey, detailing the hard work and significant achievements, while highlighting the stories and impact made by their guests. They discuss the podcast's mission to amplify the stories of the disability community and its role in transforming challenges into opportunities. They also share heartfelt impact stories from listeners, review standout episodes, and celebrate guests such as Chelsea Hill, Brad Parks, Mike Box, Mason Branstad, and many more who have contributed to the podcast's success. The episode concludes with a discussion on future plans, including launching a YouTube channel, and ends on a motivating note to keep pushing forward and never give up. Key Takeaways: 🎉 Reflecting on a year of growth and achievements 🌍 Global reach and impact of the podcast 📝 Listener testimonials and stories 🌟 Highlighting influential guests 🎬 Future plans, including launching a YouTube channel Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Anniversary Celebration 01:41 Reflecting on a Year of Growth 02:55 Disability Pride and Achievements 04:37 Global Reach and Impact 05:58 Listener Testimonials and Stories 10:42 Highlighting Influential Guests 13:54 Most Historic and Impactful Episodes 16:00 Biggest Allies and Technical Innovations 21:13 Gratitude and Future Plans 22:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Quote from Alycia "Our journey over the past year has been nothing short of incredible. Each story shared, each listener impacted, and every milestone achieved has reinforced our mission to transform challenges into opportunities. Keep pushing forward and never give up." Connect with Alycia: Feedback | Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series Stick around More inspiring conversations on Pushing Forward with Alycia are uploaded weekly Open hearts, clear paths. Let's go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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