Encouragement Notes

This episode was inspired by something I heard in class I. Saturday. The moral of the story: Disabled dancers can be amazing dancers.

Encouragement Notes Podcast has officially reached 3,202 plays. This number is a combination of all the platforms that it plays on. Thank you so much Everyone. It's been an amazing five years. Im looking forward to the next five years and beyond.

today did not very patriotic or like something to be proud of. I honestly feel like our country is falling apart. we the people need to keep speaking out over the hatred and the cruelty that is going on in this country.

What do you want me to talk about during July?

Dance class was excellent today. Dance class is better than traditional physical therapy.

We can't stay silent. This current administration expects us to, so we need to get loud.

I recorded this episode earlier when I was waiting to get into class. It ended up being a solo lesson. They are always fun.

Tonight was the night I was asked to speak at church. I spoke a little longer than I practiced, but I knew God was with me.

I'm speaking at a church event tomorrow, and I have been practicing my devotional talk. This is the second time I've recorded it.

In this episode, I talk about my dance recital this past Sunday and how much it has changed me. I also address political issues going on. stay safe everyone

tonight was fun

I was asked to give testimony/ lead a devotional at my church for a women's event next week. this is my first rehearsal. you'll hear this message a few more. times this week.

PT was cancelled

This was a quick episode while I was waiting for dance class.

I recorded this episode before Pt. If you have any questions. Could you leave them in the comments

This was a live rerun of an episode that I did back in 2023. during my time with the first self-advocacy group that I joined. This group was responsible for relaunching my advocacy career and my passion for the disability community

today I'm celebrating that I have done 404 episodes of encouragement notes. thank you so much for your love and support

This episode was recorded before class today. My episode about John Lloyd Young will be recording soon.

disappointment may come but you'll be ok.

In today's episode, I speak about the culture of encouragement notes. I acknowledge What I want it to be and how I speak about disability, and I also acknowledge that I cannot control or police how anybody else speaks about disability

Hey, disabled community, in my experience, I was labeled with one word. Has this been your experience? If it has, how do you feel about it, and how do you handle it?

This episode was recorded yesterday

three steps to be a self-advocate

mini episode after class

it felt so good to be back in dance class today. Yesterday when I was having a conversation with a friend I told her that dance class is better than traditional physical therapy. I still love my PT team but I also fully stand by my statement ☺️☺️

It's my last week of being 42

Nic Drommard And Desi Devar are doing a show April 10th at Catalina Jazz club and they are making a reunion of sorts of the JB second national tour. there are still tickets available. look on the Catalina Jazz club website. This show is going to be a good time.

Random thought

#cerebralpalsyawarenessday Cerebral Palsy is the most common disability diagnosis among children, but what many people forget to acknowledge is that kids with Cp grow up. Life has had its ups and downs. My self acceptance has been a rollercoaster, but learning what my body is capable of has been life changing. I love the physical and mental freedom that I have now and I hope and pray that I am a good example to the younger generation of girls and boys with Cp

I recorded this episode when I was waiting to go in to Therapy. the cuteness that was coming towards me was the resident Golden Doodle Ellie

This is an episode that I forgot to upload earlier and I did it from Dance class

March is cerebral palsy awareness month, and March 25th is cerebral palsy awareness Day. If you consider yourself an ally of our community, please wear green that day. All people with disabilities must be treated as people first. Historically, we have been the people who have been treated as infants or not treated as people at all.

Creative spaces need to be accessible to everyone. We are living in a time where those of us with disabilities no longer want to sit on the sidelines and cheer for others. We deserve to be part of the action and part of the change

This is a quick check-in. I'll talk to you before dance class tomorrow and after I get home as well.

In this episode, I recorded while waiting to go into Physical therapy, I gave my classmates a huge congrats because they were made members of the @Rollettes_la Jr. Varsity team. I also share my excitement about taking a dance class on Friday if the weather permits.

This podcast was recorded before the dance

Addressing the comments and questions that are not my favorite and how I will handle them from now on.

Please subscribe to the show and share your favorite episodes with your loved ones. Let's get the show to 4000 listens by this summer.

Today, my blog prompt question is, How has a failure or perceived failure set you up for success?

Today is the second Anniversary of Judy Heumann's passing, and today, we also celebrate Jenna Bainbridge taking the stage as the first authentically cast Nessarose in Wicked the Musical on Broadway.

I loved the Oscars, and I believe that Paul Tazewell could create a beautiful line of access clothing if he wanted too

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Today is international wheelchair Day, and This month is International Women's Month

This episode was inspired by two videos that I saw on Instagram.

Nine years ago tonight, my grandma passed away. The time that I got to spend with her was very special. Today is also the 27th anniversary of my last surgery. It was very sad at the time, but I'm grateful

shining the light on one of my classmates and thanking Groove for bringing out our creativity

I'm looking forward to the future as a performer and I am also looking forward to the stigmas that surround disability being broken and disabled people being allowed to be artists for the sake of the art and not a cute inspiration

I made a mistake on my last episode, and I'm clearing something up.

19 years ago, today was the last day I held my Granny's Hand

happy Saturday I went to dance today and I was unable to upload this episode till now. but I'm talking to you as I was waiting to get in to class.

https://youtu.be/OFS8SpwioZ4?si=Lkz2ow7ycwxDTdp6 please watch cripped camp please join the movement in protecting and amplifying the voices of disabled people

shouting out my friend and sister Marisa and of course, Jenna Bainbridge