Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast25 Jul 2024

Angelea Yoder | Let Them Stare

Welcome Angelea Yoder In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson sits down with Angelea Yoder, a trailblazing Nashville-based photographer. Angelea shares her deeply personal journey with VACTERL and her commitment to using photography to highlight diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry. Discover more about her impactful project, "Let Them Stare", and how it aims to empower individuals with disabilities and change perceptions through art. Key Takeaways: – Angelea's journey with VACTERL and how it shaped her life and career. – The inception and evolution of the "Let Them Stare" project. – The significance of representation and diversity in the fashion industry. – How Angelea uses her photography to empower individuals and create impactful narratives. – Alycia and Angelea's shared experiences and the importance of finding common ground. Moments 0:00 - Introduction and Today's Topic 0:30 - Meet Angelea Yoder: A Nashville-Based Photographer 1:40 - Discovering Common Ground: Alycia and Angelea's Connection 2:12 - The Start of Angelea's Journey with VACTERL 3:07 - From Scoliosis to Photography: Angelea's Story 4:17 - How Photography Became a Passion 5:43 - The Power of Representation in Photography 6:32 - Angelea's Superpower: Creating Comfort on Set 7:23 - Challenges and Triumphs in the Fashion Industry 8:18 - Introducing "Let Them Stare" Project 9:26 - Goals and Impact of "Let Them Stare" 10:43 - The Children's Book: "Look at Me, Look What I Can Do" 11:33 - Empowering the Next Generation: Representation for Kids 12:18 - The Vision for Fashion and Representation 13:43 - Alycia's Personal Story: Empowering Her Niece 14:36 - Future Goals and Call to Action 16:30 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts Quote "Photography is so much about creating relationships with one another. I try to have that relationship before you even pick up the camera." - Angelea Yoder Follow Angelea Yoder: Instagram | Support the "Let Them Stare" Project: Visit Angelea's website to learn more and contribute. Connect with Alycia: Instagram | LinkedIn | Book Alycia for Speaking | Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism | Alycia’s DEI Micro Learning Video Series | Feedback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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