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Conversations on Groong - June 6, 2025In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Abhinav Pandya about the emerging Turkey–Pakistan–Azerbaijan axis and its implications for India's security and regional posture. We explore the symbolism behind the opening of an empty airport in Berdzor (Lachin), the broader strategic coordination among these three nations, and how India responded with Operation Sindoor following a major terror attack in Pahalgam. The conversation also looks at Armenia's growing role as a strategic partner for India, the complexities of managing ties with Iran, and the challenges facing multilateral projects like IMEC. Pandya outlines the ideological and hybrid threats India faces and what it must do to stay ahead in a shifting geopolitical landscape.TopicsTurkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan AxisOperation SindoorArmenia As a Strategic PartnerWest Asia and Eurasia ContextFuture OutlookGuestAbhinav PandyaHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 443 | Recorded: June 3, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/443VIDEO: https://youtu.be/nhKhHx_Tpwo#OperationSindoor #IndiaForeignPolicy #TurkeyPakistanAxis #ArmeniaIndiaRelations #india #armeniaSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Unterstützt uns auf Steady:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://steadyhq.com/de/normale-drachen/about⁠⁠⁠⁠-Wie hässlich müssen Comedians sein? Wie sollte man sich als ältere Person auf einem Date verhalten? Und wieviel Klebstoff macht einmal Lachi um den coolen 30-Jährigen an der Bushalte zu gefallen? Viele Fragen, geile Antworten und einige heiße Takes gibt es in der neuen Folge von Normale Möwe! Räumlich getrennt, aber innerlich zusammengeschweißt wie eine sehr fragile Fahrradkonstruktion strampeln sich die Star-Podcaster durch die Highlights der Woche, von Papst bis Influencer*innen, von Kanzler zu Kaiser, von Marketing zu Rockstars, von Normal zur Möwe - Zukunftsvisionen inklusive!

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe070Gaelynn won NPR's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. Since then, she has captivated audience around the world with her haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. Over the years, she has collaborated and performed with many notable artists such as Michael Stipe from REM, The Decemberists, Wilco, Lowe, and the industrial rock supergroup Pigface. In early 2022, Gaelynn composed and performed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, which starred Daniel Craig. The following year, she wrote a musical fable for the stage called Invisible Fences with the disabled author and playwright Kevin Kling.Music aside, Gaelynn Lea is a sought-after public speaker and disability advocate around the topics of disability culture, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts. In 2021, she co-founded the organization Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities with fellow artist-activist Lachi. In 2024, she was awarded both the Disability Futures Fellowship and the Whippoorwill Arts Fellowship for her music and disability advocacy. She is currently finishing up her debut book due out in 2026. Linger in the Sun will be a love letter to everybody, a warm, funny, and deeply felt memoir about disability, music, and the messy creativity of an artist's life.Connect with Gaelynn Lea:GAELYNN LEA – Musician & Public SpeakerCreative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea | Substack"I Wait" by Gaelynn LeaJudith Heumann's Fight for Disability Rights (feat. Ali Stroker) - Drunk HistoryConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

Guest and HostGuest: Precious Perez, President at RAMPD | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/precious-perez-a0548915b/ | Website: https://preciousperezmusica.com/Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/Show NotesThe intersection of music, technology, and accessibility is shaping how artists create, perform, and share their work. In this episode of Music Evolves, host Sean Martin speaks with singer, songwriter, and educator Precious Perez, a Berklee College of Music graduate with degrees in music education and vocal performance. As a blind Latina artist and disability advocate, Perez shares her journey in music, the role of technology in her creative process, and how she works to increase opportunities for musicians with disabilities.A Life Shaped by MusicPerez's passion for music started early, surrounded by the diverse sounds of her Puerto Rican household. From salsa and reggaeton to R&B and pop, her exposure to various genres helped shape her identity as an artist. She recalls her first songwriting experience in fourth grade, when she transformed a poem into a song with the help of a music teacher. That moment solidified her desire to pursue music professionally, leading her to Berklee, where she refined her skills in both performance and education.As a blind musician, Perez explains how she interacts with music differently from sighted artists. She describes her early experiences learning Braille music and how tactile memory plays a role in understanding composition. While she primarily relies on her ear, her knowledge of Braille notation helps her analyze rhythm and structure in a unique way.Technology as a Tool for InclusionFor Perez, technology has been both a gateway and a challenge. She demonstrates how she uses a BrailleSense note taker, a device that allows her to type lyrics and read them in Braille while composing. She also shares how screen reading software enables her to navigate recording software like Logic Pro and Pro Tools, ensuring she can produce and edit her music independently.Beyond the studio, accessibility in live performance is another key consideration. Whether using in-ear monitors or giving cues to her bandmates through verbal or physical signals, Perez emphasizes that clear communication and collaboration make performances seamless.Advocating for Disability Representation in MusicPerez is also the president of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), an organization founded by recording artist Lachi and NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea. RAMPD is dedicated to amplifying disability culture, promoting accessibility, and ensuring that disabled artists have equitable opportunities in the music industry. The organization consults with major industry events like the Grammys, NAMM, and Folk Alliance to improve accessibility and representation.She stresses that disability is an often-overlooked part of diversity and that anyone, at any time, could join this community due to illness, injury, or aging. Through RAMPD, Perez and her colleagues are breaking down barriers and proving that disabled musicians are just as competitive and professional as their peers.A New Era of MusicPerez is embracing a new era in her music, blending her Latin roots with her pop and R&B influences. She performs her latest song, Rosé, a Spanish-language track about embracing the present moment with a loved one despite life's difficulties. With plans to record a new project with We Could Be Music in Costa Rica, she is leaning into the Latin music space in a way she has always envisioned.Her story is one of resilience, innovation, and passion. From navigating music education as a blind student to advocating for industry-wide accessibility, Perez is proving that talent and determination—not sight—define an artist's success.Listen to the full episode to hear Precious Perez's insights on technology, performance, and advocacy in music.SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring this show or placing an ad in the podcast?Sponsorship

01. Tommy Richman - Million Dollar Baby (Don Diablo ReHex) 02. Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE. (Skrillex Remix) [Proppa Treatment] 03. DJ Susan, Proppa - Top Spot (feat. Lachi) 04. eSQUIRE - My Feelings For You 05. BLK - I Need A Boiler Room (Sammy Porter Remix) 06. Curbi - I'm Alive 07. Eminem, Nate Dogg - Bitch Please II (Scity EXT Remix) 08. Firebeatz & Erich Lennig - Da Boom 09. Aspyer & Zander Shine - Falling Into You 10. Macker - Check One 11. Nimino - I Only Smoke When I Freak (The Stickmen Project Edit) 12. AC Slater, Redlight & SadBoi - Bitches Over Boys 13. Patrick Topping feat. Dark Dhalia - Bonfire (CASSIMM Remix) 14. Avi Sic & Footwurk - Work It 15. Rob Laniado - Come Alive 16. TCTS - Take me (Favourite Place) 17. Andre Zimmer & X & Ivy - Foot Of The Bed (Paris Piano Mix) 18. CONTROL ALT DELETE - Maniac

Listen to an interview with John Lodge, bassist, songwriter, and vocalist for The Moody Blues. He'll be performing in Indiana on February 28. The Moody Blues rose to prominence in the late 1960s, with a series of psychedelic hit singles, like “Tuesday Afternoon”and “Nights in White Satin”. Lodge wrote some of the band's biggest hits, including “Ride My See-Saw”, “Isn't Life Strange” and “I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)”. Lodge has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for over five decades. In 2018 the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also, hear a conversation with the singer-songwriter, pianist, and disability activist Lachi. She'll be performing in Indiana on March 1. Lachi was born legally blind and her personal struggles with accessibility in the music industry inspired her to create RAMPD, Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities. RAMPD is an advocacy group dedicated to amplifying disability culture and promoting disability inclusion in the music industry. Lachi's work has been recognized the New York Times, Billboard, and USA Today, who named her one of 2024's women of the year. In addition to her work in music, Lachi is also the host of Renegades, a PBS series that explores the lives of little-known historical figures with disabilities.

01. Martin Garrix - Animals x Mala Fama (YORRY Mashup) 02. Mike Williams - La La (feat. Joe Jury) 03. Brooks & Repiet - I Don't Wanna Know 04. Walker & Royce, Life on Planets - Jetsetter 05. Cashew - Jump Up 06. Austin Millz & Kah-lo - Hot & Mysterious 07. MATRODA - Good Girls 08. AC Slater, Redlight & SadBoi - Bitches Over Boys 09. Kanye West - Praise God (Proppa Treatment) 10. No Thanks - New Whip 11. Desiigner - Panda (Penn Brothers & KAIT Remix) 12. DJ Susan, Proppa - Top Spot (feat. Lachi) 13. AtcG, VALMAR - TUCU 14. Age Of Love - Age Of Love (Wax Motif Remix) 15. Mattilo - OUT OF MY MIND 16. Silque - Get Louder 17. Kaskade, DeadMau5 - Move for Me (Cody Schneida Remix) 18. Gregor Salto - Bouncing Harbour (Funkin Matt Remix) (Chico Rose Rework)

gluk old player @ DJ Глюк 1. Gapsz - Takin' The Lead (Extended Mix) 2. Juntaro - Bring It Back (Extended) 3. Viszø - Get Up (Original Mix) 4. Silque - Get Louder (Extended Mix) 5. Fatboy Slim - Eat Sleep Rave Repeat (KOCHAM Remix) 6. No Thanks - New Whip (Original Mix) 7. Ant Brooks - The Request (Original Mix) 8. Golf Clap, Low Audi0 - Nah Nah Nah Nah (Original Mix) 9. Cloonee - Sun Goes Down (KOCHAM Remix) 10. Freejak - California Love (Extended Mix) 11. DJ Susan, Lachi, Proppa - Top Spot 12. AR (UK) - Cruze (Original Mix) 13. Darley - Freak In The Streets (Extended) 14. Etta, Monotown - Cities (Extended) 15. HWs - Your House Is My House (Original Mix)

1. INNERVERSE, Paul Schulze, Oliver Cricket feat. Courtney Storm - Life With You 2. Marco Nobel feat. TRØVES - Higher 3. Sixten, Embody & STO CULTR - Hold On, We're Going Home 4. James Carter - 2 Days (feat. CARMA) 5. My Friend - Time Tourist 6. Burak Yeter & Prime Punk & Skytters - Dubai Chocolate 7. Adam Port, Keinemusik - Move (Mike Bond x Jowaves Remix) 8. Martin Jensen, The Stickmen Project, Matt Steffanina - Deeper Love 9. DJ Susan, Proppa - Top Spot (feat. Lachi) 10. ESSE - Hustler 11. Matroda - Good Girls 12. SUBSHIFT & POLOVICH - Vibin' 13. The Sponges - What's Wrong With Me 14. Tiësto & Soaky Siren - Tantalizing (Steff da Campo & Julian Snijder Remix) 15. MorganJ - Lollipop 16. Miss Monique, GENESI, Carl Bee - Nomacita 17. Massano, TH;EN, Carlo Whale - Touch Me 18. RITN - Rolling 19. Anyma feat Ellie Goulding - Hypnotized

Globally touring recording artist, Lachi, wasn't sure what orgasms were when she left the U.S. for boarding school overseas. After exploring her sexuality for a while, she realized what Big Os really entail. That awakening set the stage for greater confidence, in and outside of the bedroom. In addition to Lachi's story, you'll get  her top tips for cultivating confidence and feeling sexy. More from Lachi: https://lachimusic.com/ Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14  

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We chat with Nkechi Okoro Carroll, before sitting down with Day Al-Mohamed & Lachi to celebrate Renegades. Stay tuned to revisit our CROSS panel coverage, our interview with Invincible Fight Girl's Juston Gordon-Montgomery, and our The Penguin conversation. The post Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Renegades x Day Al-Mohamed & Lachi, Invincible Fight Girl x Juston G-Montgomery, CROSS, The Penguin appeared first on idobi.

We chat with Nkechi Okoro Carroll, before sitting down with Day Al-Mohamed & Lachi to celebrate Renegades. Stay tuned to revisit our CROSS panel coverage, our interview with Invincible Fight Girl's Juston Gordon-Montgomery, and our The Penguin conversation. The post Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Renegades x Day Al-Mohamed & Lachi, Invincible Fight Girl x Juston G-Montgomery, CROSS, The Penguin appeared first on idobi.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup In this episode of the DTC Podcast, host Eric Dyck sits down with Liam Millward from Instant and Lachi Agnew from July to explore how cutting-edge email retargeting is transforming the way DTC brands engage with customers. Try Instant.one ➝ https://www.instant.one/ July, a high-end luggage brand, faced a challenge—how to convert more visitors into buyers when their product isn't consumable and relies heavily on winning the first purchase. That's where Instant came in. This conversation dives deep into how July used Instant's shopper identification tool to send more targeted emails to previously anonymous visitors—leading to a 20% lift in incremental revenue through A/B testing. The episode also unpacks the technical differences between Instant and other data-focused tools. Key insights: How July tested Instant's technology: A/B testing showed 20% more revenue from email flows. High-intent targeting: Emails are only sent to visitors showing purchase intent (e.g., cart abandonment or multiple visits). Low setup cost: Instant is plug-and-play, with integration completed in 3 days. Staying compliant with Google rules: Minimal email sends with a focus on intent-driven messaging ensures compliance with stricter spam guidelines. Competing in Q4: Why tools like Instant are essential for maximizing Q4 marketing budgets. Connect with Lachi and July: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachi-agnew-2b495bb9/?originalSubdomain=au Connect with Liam at Instant.one: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammillward/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Paid Acquisition Challenges 02:00 - Identifying Anonymous Web Traffic with Instant 04:00 - July's Growth Story and COVID Impact 06:00 - Increasing Email Reach and Revenue with Instant 08:30 - Black Friday and Cyber Monday Strategies 11:00 - Optimizing Email Flows for Higher Conversions 14:00 - Partnerships and Marketing Successes 16:30 - A/B Testing for Improved Marketing Results 18:30 - The Benefits of Instant's Automation Features 21:00 - Key Insights on U.S. Market vs. Australia Hashtags: #PaidAcquisition #EmailMarketing #CustomerRetention #EcommerceGrowth #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #JulyLuggage #EmailFlows #MarketingAutomation #InstantROI #DTCPodcast Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Joeita interviews Arthur Gwynne, operations manager at RAMPD, the Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities, about creating disability-inclusive spaces in the performing arts.HighlightsDisability Inclusion in the Performing Arts - Opening Remarks (00:00)Introducing Arthur Gwynne – Head of Operations at RAMPD (01:11)About RAMPD - Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (01:38)The Origins of RAMPD (03:11)The RAMPD Community (07:48)Disability Advocacy in the Music Industry (12:25)Pushing the Boundaries of Art Itself (20:13)Closing Remarks (26:08)RAMPD – Award-winning platform equipping the Music Industry with Disability inclusive solutions, programs, and a directory of peer-vetted music professionals and creators with disabilities, neurodivergence and chronic and mental health conditions.Find RAMPD online - Facebook, InstagramArthur Gwynne Bio - from LinkedInArthur heads operations for the award-winning platform RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) where he's collaborated with the likes of Netflix and the Recording Academy to build inclusive programming. Arthur also manages the career of globally touring recording artist, charting songwriter and cultural activist Lachi—the go-to voice on Disability Culture in the music industry through her work on the GRAMMYs Board and as CEO of RAMPD. Throughout the course of this mission-work, Arthur stepped away from a career in executive recruitment, and opened up publicly about his own neurodiversity. Today Arthur runs a robust diverse team, booking national tours, negotiating major contracts, working everything from creative projects and music releases to development programs from cradle-to-grave. Arthur speaks on panels and podcasts—at places like the Kennedy Center and the Music Managers Forum—on how embracing one's neurodivergence is an asset in the music industry. He has also made it his mission to break down the silos and barriers holding back the disability community, laying seeds for a national conversation on Disability Culture and what Inclusion and Universal Accessible Design means at a practical and industrial level. Beyond all of this, Arthur is Lachi's stylist, and designs her iconic Glam Canes. About The PulseOn The Pulse, host Joeita Gupta brings us closer to issues impacting the disability community across Canada.Joeita Gupta has nurtured a life-long dream to work in radio! She's blind, moved to Toronto in 2004 and got her start in radio at CKLN, 88.1 FM in Toronto. A former co-host of AMI-audio's Live from Studio 5, Joeita also works full-time at a nonprofit in Toronto, specializing in housing/tenant rights. Find Joeita on X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeitaGupta The Pulse airs weekly on AMI-audio. For more information, visit https://www.ami.ca/ThePulse/ About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI's vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal. Learn more at AMI.caConnect on Twitter @AccessibleMediaOn Instagram @accessiblemediaincOn Facebook at @AccessibleMediaIncOn TikTok @accessiblemediaincEmail feedback@ami.ca

"Geaux Beyond Limits: Empowering Through Music with Lachi" Welcome to today's episode of the Q-Chat! I am thrilled to introduce our guest, Lachi. She is USA Today's "2024 Woman of the Year," a GRAMMYs Board Governor, and the Founder of RAMPD.org, a global network that champions music creators and professionals with disabilities. Lachi is a renowned recording artist who uses her platform to amplify identity pride and Disability Culture. As a visually impaired individual, she has made significant strides in bringing accessibility to the forefront, including walking the red carpet at the GRAMMYs with her signature glammed mobility cane. Her advocacy work and inspiring story have been featured in major publications like The New York Times, Billboard, and Vogue. Today, we'll dive into her incredible journey, her advocacy work, and her vision for the future.

LACHI is a multifaceted artist, celebrated for her prowess as a singer, songwriter, and producer, as well as her advocacy for disability visibility and rights. Born with a visual impairment, LACHI has used her platform to challenge and redefine the narratives surrounding disability in the music industry. Her unique blend of electronic pop, soul, and dance music has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base worldwide. Beyond her musical achievements, LACHI is a prominent speaker and activist, working tirelessly to promote inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of life. Particularly fitting in July, which is Disability Pride Month, her inspiring journey and unwavering commitment to her craft and community make her a powerful and influential figure in both the arts and social advocacy realms. --- --- --- HOLISTIC GODDESS Holistic Goddess is a sanctuary for those seeking holistic health solutions. Visit https://holisticgoddess.com/?ref=crvifyla and use the code 'Understood' for 15% off site-wide, no limit of use, and applies to subscriptions and one-time purchases. --- --- --- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RachelUchitelNYC Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Please like, share, subscribe, and give us a 5-star review! Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ru@missumedia.com Listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch every episode on YouTube & Rumble “Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel Podcast”  Check out Rachel's Patreon: https://patreon.com/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitel?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Multi award-winning recording artist and performer, Recording Academy Board Governor, and founder of RAMPD, Lachi joins Lisa Dent to talk about her career and how she helped make an impact in the music industry for normalizing disability culture in entertainment. Lachi is among USA Today’s 2024 Women of the Year. Follow The Lisa Dent Show […]

In this week's episode I sat down with Lachi. Lachi is a globally touring singer and songwriter, award winning social entrepreneur, GRAMMYs Chapter Board Governor, founder of the UN-recognized organization RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities), and host of PBS' American Masters series ‘Renegades'. Born legally blind, Lachi uses her platform in music, storytelling and fashion to amplify identity pride and Disability Culture. Named a USA Today Woman of the Year, a “new champion in advocacy” by Billboard, and "a foot soldier for Disability Pride'' by Forbes, her cultural activism has landed her spots on national ads and TEDx stages, discussions with the White House, BBC, Good Morning America and The New York Times, and her bejeweled glam canes have popped up everywhere from New York Fashion Week to major LA movie premieres. We discuss the power of community and the importance in recognizing other people's journeys, the differences between accessibility and disability inclusion, how the music industry transformed her and how she is transforming the music industry and much, much more. Listen To Lachi: Spotify Follow Lachi: Instagram: @lachimusic TikTok: @lachimusic YouTube: Lachi Website: https://www.lachimusic.com/index.html  Follow RAMPD: Instagram: @rampd_up Website: https://rampd.org/  Shop Glam Canes HERE Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast TikTok: @jillian_ilana Website: https://www.jillianilana.com/ Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com

Award-winning recording artist and social entrepreneur Lachi joins Down to the Struts to talk about her love of music, and her vision for how disability culture can transform the music industry. Lachi also tells Qudsiya about her experience hosting the pilot episode of Day Al-Mohamed's PBS Masters Series, Renegades. If you want to learn more about Renegades, head back to episode 2 of this season. Finally, be sure to listen through to the end of this episode for a very special clip from Lachi's incredible song Lift Me Up, produced in 2023 to honor the life and legacy of lifelong Disability Rights Advocate and Down to the Struts alum, Judy Heumann. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website for transcripts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Loving Down to the Struts? Support the team behind the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠with a donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DownToTheStruts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let us know what you think in the Spotify Q+A, or leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Qudsiya's newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Getting Down To It⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In honor of the one year anniversary of Judy's passing, this bonus episode of The Heumann Perspective features unpublished, behind-the-scenes moments. You'll hear Judy interacting with guests before and after interviews, as well as the occasional voices of her podcast producers. The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. Interviews featured in this episode: Ryan Haddad (January 2023) Ann Cupolo Freeman, Denise Jacobson, and Lionel Je'Woodyard (April 2021) Lolo Spencer (March 2022) Emily and Ellen Ladau (August 2021) Lachi (March 2021) Gloria Steinem (February 2023) Andrea Dalzell (October 2021) Chelsie Hill (August 2022) Diego Mariscal and Hannah Frankl (October 2021) Amy Kenny, Mona Minkara, and Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (February 2023) Dennis Billups and Emily Smith Beitiks (April 2022) Julia Bascom (March 2021) Keith Jones and Leroy Moore (February 2022) Kathi Wolfe (November 2021) Nyle DiMarco (April 2022) Nina G. (May 2021) Alberto Vasquez (November 2022) Spencer West (June 2022) Kathy Martinez (September 2021) Jillian Mercado (January 2022) This episode was produced by Kylie Miller with the assistance of Rebecca Katz through the Goucher College Micro-Internship Program. Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

Homeless at 19, Natalie builds a career as a pediatric neurosurgeon; Rebecca, one of the "Lost Girls of Sudan," finds a path to creating positive change; and Lachi fights discrimination as a disability rights advocate. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at https://worldchannel.org/donate/stories/

RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) was founded in 2021 as a collective of artists, performers and music professionals with disabilities seeking to raise awareness of disability culture in the music business. Since then the organization has worked to advocate and create opportunities for disabled music professionals and ensure they have access to inclusive & accessible spaces, including partnering with the GRAMMYs to make the annual awards event more disability-inclusive. This month, we spoke with RAMPD's founder, Lachi & President, Precious Perez to learn about RAMPD's story and what the group is working on in 2024!

Joyce welcomes back Lachi, recording artist, cultural activist, and go-to voice on disability culture in the music industry through her work on the GRAMMYs Board and as founder of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities). Joining Lachi, will be Arthur Gwynne, her operations manager, sighted companion, makeup artist, and cane designer. Arthur stepped away from his career in executive search at the AESC to work full time for Lachi. Both guests will discuss how they have made it their mission to break down the silos and barriers between disability-oriented projects and organizations, laying the seeds for a national conversation about disability culture and what inclusion and universal accessible design means at a practical and industrial level.

Joyce welcomes back Lachi, recording artist, cultural activist, and go-to voice on disability culture in the music industry through her work on the GRAMMYs Board and as founder of RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities). Joining Lachi, will be Arthur Gwynne, her operations manager, sighted companion, makeup artist, and cane designer. Arthur stepped away from his career in executive search at the AESC to work full time for Lachi. Both guests will discuss how they have made it their mission to break down the silos and barriers between disability-oriented projects and organizations, laying the seeds for a national conversation about disability culture and what inclusion and universal accessible design means at a practical and industrial level.

Erin and Lily are joined by award-winning recording artist, Youtuber and disability advocate Lachi. Lachi talks about her DEI work in the music industry and the nuances of ableism as it relates to trauma, class, race, and gender.

Precious Perez is a singer, songwriter, educator and disability activist who has recently been performing and recording under the moniker “La Reggaetonera Ciega,” the Blind Reggaeton Singer. A graduate of the Berklee School of Music, she has already released one album, 2 EPs, one cover and eight singles, with a ninth on the way. Her single “Sin Preguntar” won Best Latin Song just last month at the Latin Music Awards KY.Precious is also President of RAMPD, Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities, whose mission is “to amplify Disability Culture, promote equitable inclusion and advocate for accessibility in the music industry.” Founded just two years ago by recording artists Lachi and Gaelynn Lea, RAMPD has already succeeded in making the last two Grammy Awards more accessible than ever to participants, audience members and viewers alike.Here Precious describes how from a very young age she learned to be adamantly her fullest self in private and in public so as to advocate for her needs and those of the blind musicians who will follow in her footsteps.https://preciousperezmusica.com/https://www.afb.org/consulting/afb-accessibility-resources/afbs-social-media-accessibility-standards

Joyce welcomes Lachi, an award-winning internationally touring creative artist and personality, back to the show. Lachi is founder and President of the U.N. recognized Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD-RAMPD.org). RAMPD's mission is to amplify disability culture, promote equitable inclusion and advocate for accessibility in the music industry. RAMPD connects the music, entertainment, and event industries to a fast-growing global network of established music professionals with disabilities. Joining Lachi will be James Ian, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, poet, and writer. In addition to sharing their personal stories about their passion for the music industry, Lachi and James will share how they feel RAMPD has helped them in their respective careers.

Joyce welcomes Lachi, an award-winning internationally touring creative artist and personality, back to the show. Lachi is founder and President of the U.N. recognized Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD-RAMPD.org). RAMPD's mission is to amplify disability culture, promote equitable inclusion and advocate for accessibility in the music industry. RAMPD connects the music, entertainment, and event industries to a fast-growing global network of established music professionals with disabilities. Joining Lachi will be James Ian, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, poet, and writer. In addition to sharing their personal stories about their passion for the music industry, Lachi and James will share how they feel RAMPD has helped them in their respective careers.

With the UK festival season ramping up, the issue of gender inequality within the music industry has raised its head again. This is especially in the light of Glastonbury Festival having all male headlining acts this year. We wanted to discuss this problem with three visually impaired female artists, but to also ask how disability factors into this. Lachi is an American singer/songwriter and producer who specialises in dance music. She is also founder and president of RAMPD, who specialise in helping disabled talent get into the music industry. Sirine Jahangir is a singer/songwriter who rose to prominence during her 2020 appearance on Britain's Got Talent and she has recently graduated from the prestigious BRIT School. Denise Leigh is an operatic soprano, who has sung at the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games and at the Fringe events for this year's Eurovision song contest. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Joyce welcomes recording artist and disability rights advocate, Lachi to the show. Lachi will share her story about growing up as a person who is blind. She will share what inspired her to enter the music entertainment industry and what gave her the confidence to do so. Additionally, Lachi will share her work with the Grammy's and offer advice to people with disabilities on how to overcome being ashamed of a disability and instead embrace it and pursue their dreams.

Joyce welcomes recording artist and disability rights advocate, Lachi to the show. Lachi will share her story about growing up as a person who is blind. She will share what inspired her to enter the music entertainment industry and what gave her the confidence to do so. Additionally, Lachi will share her work with the Grammy's and offer advice to people with disabilities on how to overcome being ashamed of a disability and instead embrace it and pursue their dreams.

After the announcement of his new artist album, The Rabbit Hole Circus, Markus SChulz fulfils his promise of premiering the opening single, Eternally with Diandre Faye, on the latest Global DJ Broadcast studio session. He also showcases new music from Sunny Lax, Kolonie, Booka Shade, Romi Lux, Genix and more.   In the second hour, Markus is joined by beloved Coldharbour member Daxson for the guestmix, highlighting his busy start to 2023 with the impending release of his single Unmask, with Lachi. Hope you enjoy the show, and Markus will be back next week with a fresh 2 hour studio session.   Tracklist:   The Essentials with Markus Schulz 01. Sunny Lax - Cerasus 02. Siskin - Rest of My Days 03. Kolonie - Andromeda 04. Avenue One - Meltdown [Deeper Shades] 05. Fuenka - More Love 06. djimboh - China Plate [A Moment of Sunrise] 07. Jardin - Away 08. P.O.S - We Will Get Through This [Global Selection] 09. Markus Schulz & Diandra Faye - Eternally [World Premiere | In Bloom] 10. Booka Shade - Flat White 11. Cristoph - Saints & Sinners [Down the Rabbit Hole] 12. Simon Doty - Have You Ever 13. Kyau & Albert - Rising Hope 14. Romi Lux - Dreaming [World Premiere] 15. Andrew Bayer & Vök - No Silence (Genix Remix) 16. Glenn Morrison - Blue Skies with Linda [Hall of Fame]   Daxson 01. Daxson & Lachi - Unmask 02. Tiesto - Lethal Industry (Daxson Bootleg)  03. Daxson - Enamour (2023 Mix)  04. Da Hool - Meet Her at the Love Parade (Daxson Bootleg) 05. Daxson - First Light 06. Daxson - When Tomorrow Comes 07. ID w/ Lakshmi - Wicked Game  08. Armin van Buuren, Daxson vs. Hardwell x Olly James - Flatline Orbion (Daxson Mashup)  09. Emma Hewitt x Daxson - Warrior    Back with Markus Schulz 17. Melgazzo - Stargaze 18. ALAT - Legion 19. Belocca - Metamorphosis 20. Kaspar - Close Your Eyes 21. Hollen - No Limits 22. Bart Skils - Roll the Dice 23. Marie Vaunt - Technology 24. Victor Ruiz - The Alchemist  

Recognised for its influence in the radio and dance music industries, Markus Schulz's dedication and admiration for the connection between creator and listener is borne through his weekly Global DJ Broadcast journeys; accentuated through a series of dedicated themed mixes, reflecting the seasons of the calendar.   For the spring season, the aspect of vocal trance is laid into focus; reflected through the bond of music and words, where the vocalist is as important as the artist. Titled In Bloom to reflect the illumination of color as flowers blossom, the 2023 edition marks the seventh outing of this particular concept, and anticipation for its release grows with every passing year.   In Bloom is heavily influenced by pieces which have been appraised by Global DJ Broadcast listeners across the last 12 months, along with premieres to shape the remainder of 2023; and features a cast list of lyricists the community holds dear - including the likes of HALIENE, Emma Hewitt, Sarah de Warren, London Thor, Sue McLaren, Jaren, Susana, Jennifer Rene, Lachi and many more.   A deeply-considered reflection of vocal trance favorites, In Bloom 2023 by Markus Schulz is a mix worth savoring.   Tracklist:   01. Tinlicker featuring Nathan Nicholson - Always Will (Mees Salome Remix) 02. HALIENE - Reach Across the Sky (John Dalhback Remix) 03. Hel:sløwed featuring Ava Silver - Changing Fast 04. Giuseppe Ottavaini & Sue McLaren - Freedom 05. Cosmic Gate & Gid Sedgwick - Emotions of Colour 06. BT featuring Jan Johnston - Mercury & Solace (Helsloot Remix) 07. Dennis Sheperd x Koni Blank x EKE - Limitless 08. MEDUZA x Eli & Fur - Pegasus 09. Estiva & Julia Church - On the Line 10. Miss Nine & Nick Lampos featuring MAMA - Far Away 11. Scorz featuring XIRA - Fascination 12. OCATA featuring Little Warrior - The One Inside 13. Emma Hewitt x Markus Schulz - Into My Arms 14. Pavel Khvaleev & Avis Vox - Flame 15. Matt Fax & x.o.anne - Underwater 16. Activa & Rolo Green featuring Julie Harrington - Reach Out (Protoculture Remix) 17. Shogun featuring Jennifer Rene - Under My Skin (Andy Moor Remix) 18. Farius & Cristina Soto - On My Mind 19. Ilan Bluestone & BT featuring Caitlin Charters - Run 20. Susana & Costa - Shoulders of Giants 21. Tritonal & Sarah de Warren - Signals 22. JES - Pushing On 23. Ferry Corsten & Ruben de Ronde - Bloodstream (Cubicore Remix) 24. Karen Overton - Your Loving Arms (ALPHA 9 Remix) 25. JODA - No One Walks Away 26. Above & Beyond - Can't Sleep (Ruben de Ronde & Elevven Remix) 27. Avenue One & Jaren - Sweet Dreams 28. Markus Schulz x Saad Ayub x Katrii - Say What You Want 29. Deborah De Luca & Robert Miles - One and One 30. Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan - Silence (Kryder Remix) 31. Nifra & London Thor - Like the Sky is Falling 32. Christina Novelli - Heavy 33. Daxson & Lachi - Unmask 34. Sunlounger & Susie Ledge - Don't Stop Me from Falling (Chill Mix)  

The conversation featured in this episode was recorded a few weeks before Judy Heumann passed away on March 4th, 2023. This is the first of 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective that will be published over the next few weeks. All episodes of The Heumann Perspective will remain available indefinitely at judithheumann.com. The transcript for this podcast episode is available here. This episode is also available in video format on YouTube. Molly Burke is a speaker, YouTuber, content creator, and disability advocate. At the age of four Molly's world changed forever when she learned that she would eventually go blind. Less than a year later she decided to empower herself by public speaking to raise awareness about blindness. Later, she not only competed for the title of Miss Teen Canada International, but won. Hungry to uplift young women worldwide, she chose to give up her crown to speak and advocate on stages around the world such as  the United Nations Headquarters and Davos World Economic Forum. She's spoken about empowerment, inclusivity, and equality alongside figures like Malala, Meghan Markle, Richard Branson, Demi Lovato, Martin Luther King III, and Justin Trudeau. Molly decided to share her message in a more universal way. She thus started her YouTube channel as one of the platform's first disabled creators. Over time she amassed over two million subscribers. She then decided to expand even further, and started creating content across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat where she has already built communities of millions more followers. Molly has appeared in commercials that have aired during the Academy Awards, The Super Bowl, and more. She has been featured in leading press such as the Today Show and People Magazine and she has been both a nominee and recipient of numerous Shorty and Streamy Awards. Molly's Links: Website YouTube TikTok Instagram Stay tuned for the next of the 5 final episodes of The Heumann Perspective dropping next Wednesday. Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

This interview is also available in video format with ASL interpretation on YouTube here. The transcript for this episode is available here. This episode was created by Quinn Hodgson as a part of Goucher College's Micro-Internship Program. Dr. Melanie McKay-Cody is a Cherokee Deaf Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona in the Department of Disability & Psychoeducational Studies. She earned her doctoral degree in linguistic and socio-cultural anthropology at the University of Oklahoma. She has studied critically-endangered Indigenous Sign Languages in North America since 1994 and helps different tribes preserve their tribal signs. She also specialized in Indigenous Deaf studies and interpreter training incorporating Native culture, North American Indian Sign Language and ASL. She is also an educator and advocate for Indigenous interpreters and students in educational settings. Besides, North American Indian Sign Language research, she had taught ASL classes in several universities, schools and community for over 42 years. She is one of eight founders of Turtle Island Hand Talk, a new group focused on Indigenous Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind and Hearing people. Related Links: Melanie's Doctoral Dissertation "Memory Comes Before Knowledge- North American Indigenous Deaf" Vox Video "The Hidden History of Hand Talk" Turtle Island Hand Talk Native American Code Talkers Article Do you have a question for Judy? Send a voice memo for our Ask Judy Segment to media@judithheumann.com. Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The transcript for this episode is available here. This episode was created by Devin S. Turk as a part of Goucher College's Micro-Internship Program. Vesper Moore is an Indigenous activist, trainer, writer, and psychiatric survivor. They have been advocating as a part of the mad and disability rights movements for several years and have been the recipient of many social justice and diversity awards. Vesper has brought the perspectives of mad, labeled mentally ill, neurodivergent, disabled people, and psychiatric survivors to national and international spaces. They have experience working as a consultant for both the United States government and the United Nations in shaping strategies around trauma, intersectionality, and disability rights. They have been at the forefront of legislative reform to shift the societal paradigm around mental health. Vesper as a mad queer indigenous person has made it their life's mission to rewrite the narrative mental health-industrial complex has enforced on our society. Moore is a mad queer indigenous person of Kiskeia and Borikén Taíno descent and uses they/them pronouns. Related Links: Vesper's Website Vesper's LinkTree (Social media, resource list, etc.) GET MAD! Podcast The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law National Alliance on Mental illness (NAMI) New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Disability Rights California Do you have a question for Judy? Send a voice memo for our Ask Judy Segment to media@judithheumann.com. Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

Sermons from our Sunday Services at St.Peter's Free Church, Dundee

The transcript for this episode is available here. Ryan J. Haddad is an actor, playwright, and autobiographical performer based in New York. His acclaimed solo play Hi, Are You Single? was presented in The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival and continues to tour the country. Other New York credits include My Straighties (Ars Nova/ANT Fest), Noor and Hadi Go to Hogwarts (Theater Breaking Through Barriers), and the cabaret Falling for Make Believe (Joe's Pub/Under the Radar). Regional theatre: The Maids, Lucy Thurber's Orpheus in the Berkshires (Williamstown Theatre Festival), and Hi, Are You Single? (Guthrie Theater, Cleveland Play House, Williamstown Theatre Festival). He has a recurring role on the Netflix series "The Politician." Additional television: "Bull," "Madam Secretary," and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Haddad is a recipient of IAMA Theatre Company's Shonda Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission and Rising Phoenix Repertory's Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award. His work has been developed with The Public Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, New York Theatre Workshop, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Noor Theatre, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Primary Stages, and Pride Plays. His writing has been published in the New York Times, Out Magazine, and American Theatre. Ryan is an alum of The Public Theater's Emerging Writers Group and a former Queer|Art Performance and Playwriting Fellow, under the mentorship of Moe Angelos. @ryanjhaddad and ryanjhaddad.com. Related Links: Ryan's Website Dark Disabled Stories at The Public Theater Tickets and Information Hi, Are You Single? Woolly Mammoth Theatre Trailer The Politician on Netflix For 2023, we're inviting our listeners to participate in Ask Judy in a new way. We want you to send us voice memos with messages and questions for Judy that we'll feature in an episode of The Heumann Perspective. If interested, please send yours to media@judithheumann.com Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The transcript for this episode is available here. About Elizabeth Bonker Elizabeth Bonker is the Executive Director of Communication 4 ALL, a nonprofit with the mission to gain communication for the estimated 31 million non-speakers with autism worldwide. Elizabeth learned to type on a letterboard at age six and later, on a keyboard. Soon after, she began writing poems that were published in I Am in Here. In 2022, Elizabeth wrote the lyrics for an I Am in Here album with the music by The Bleeding Hearts. Her decade of advocacy work has included a PBS feature, a TEDMED Talk at the Kennedy Center, and bipartisan support for her mission on Capitol Hill. In May 2022, Elizabeth graduated as a Valedictorian from the Honors Program at Rollins College. Her Commencement Address went viral with more than 4 billion media impressions creating visibility and momentum for her mission. Elizabeth is a member of Autism Society of America's Council of Autistic Advisors and frequently a speaker at conferences interested in neurodiversity. Related links: Communication 4 ALL Elizabeth's Rollins College 2022 Valedictorian Speech Elizabeth's Album "I Am in Here" For 2023, we're inviting our listeners to participate in Ask Judy in a new way. We want you to send us voice memos with messages and questions for Judy that we'll feature in an episode of The Heumann Perspective. If interested, please send yours to media@judithheumann.com Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The Heumann Perspective is a finalist for a Signal Award! Vote here between now and December 22nd to help us win the Public Service & Activism Listener's Choice Award. The transcript for this episode is available here. About Ady Barkan Ady Barkan is an organizer and campaigner, who Politico deemed "the most powerful activist in America." Over his career, Ady has specialized in bringing policy makers face to face with the people whose lives their decisions shape, and generating public attention and political pressure out of those confrontations. Since 2017, Ady's work has focused on health care, marshaling his own paralysis from A.L.S. to urge Americans to demand more of our government. He received his juris doctorate from Yale Law School and now lives in Santa Barbara, CA, where he works as the founder and Co-Executive Director of Be A Hero. His story is told in the documentary Not Going Quietly. About Nick Bruckman Nicholas Bruckman is the founder and CEO of People's Television, a production studio and creative agency that produces award-winning independent films as well as video storytelling for the world's leading brands. His feature documentary Not Going Quietly, executive produced by Mark and Jay Duplass, premiered at the 2021 SXSW Film Festival where it won the Audience Award and Special Jury Prize, and was nominated for Best Documentary and Best Director of the year at the IDA awards. The film was critically acclaimed and acquired for distribution by Greenwich Entertainment (theatrical), PBS POV (broadcast), Vice World News (international), and Hulu (streaming). Related Links: Not Going Quietly Website Be A Hero Fund People's Television Nicholas Bruckman's Website Watch Not Going Quietly on Hulu Ady's Book, Eyes to the Wind FWD-Doc This episode's Ask Judy question came from @carlyfahey on Instagram. If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The Heumann Perspective is a finalist for a Signal Award! Vote here between now and December 22nd to help us win the Public Service & Activism Listener's Choice Award. The transcript for this episode is available here. Check out the YouTube video version of this episode here. This episode features (in sequential order): Lachi Joseph and Mary Heumann Bob Williams Elijah Armstrong Keely Cat-Wells Theodore Gallion Bonnie Gallion Spencer West Ann Cupolo Freeman and Sam Freeman John Beach Lolo Spencer Ben and Sharon Bryan Nic Novicki Kathi Wolfe James Ian Maria Town Brent Elder Kylie Miller and Kelila Weiner Jorge Pineda John Register If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The Heumann Perspective is a finalist for a Signal Award! Vote here between now and December 22nd to help us win the Public Service & Activism Listener's Choice Award. The transcript for this episode is available here. About Alberto Vásquez Alberto Vásquez is a human rights lawyer and disability rights advocate. He is the co-director of the Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) and president of the Peruvian NGO Sociedad y Discapacidad - SODIS (Society and Disability). He previously served as the research coordinator for the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and as a consultant for several United Nations entities, including WHO, UNICEF and the OHCHR. Alberto brings 17 years of experience in law reform, advocacy and human rights monitoring in the field of disability and mental health. In Peru, he has been actively involved in law and policy reform, including the groundbreaking reform that recognised the legal capacity of persons with disabilities on an equal basis with others and abolished guardianship. He studied law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and completed his LLM in International and Comparative Disability Law and Policy at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Alberto is also a founder member of the Latin American Network of Psychosocial Diversity and an honorary fellow at the University of Essex.  Related Links: Center for Inclusive Policy Sociedad y Discapacidad (Society and Disability) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities This episode's Ask Judy question came from @chrisfishabilityecology on Instagram. If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The transcript for this episode is available here. About Molly Joyce Composer and performer Molly Joyce has been deemed one of the "most versatile, prolific and intriguing composers working under the vast new-music dome" by The Washington Post. Her music has additionally been described as "serene power" (New York Times), written to "superb effect" (The Wire), and "unwavering" and "enveloping" (Vulture). Her work is concerned with disability as a creative source. She has an impaired left hand from a previous car accident. The primary vehicle in her pursuit is her electric vintage toy organ, an instrument she bought on eBay that suits her body and engages her disability on a compositional and performative level. Her debut full-length album, Breaking and Entering, featuring toy organ, voice, and electronic sampling of both sources was released in June 2020 on New Amsterdam Records, and has been praised by New Sounds as "a powerful response to something (namely, physical disability of any kind) that is still too often stigmatized, but that Joyce has used as a creative prompt." Molly is a graduate of The Juilliard School (graduating with scholastic distinction), Royal Conservatory in The Hague (recipient of the Frank Huntington Beebe Fund Grant), and Yale School of Music. She holds an Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies from CUNY School of Professional Studies and is an alumnus of the National YoungArts Foundation. She has studied with Samuel Adler, Martin Bresnick, Guus Janssen, David Lang, Missy Mazzoli, Martijn Padding, Christopher Theofanidis, and has served on the composition faculty of New York University, Wagner College, and Berklee Online, teaching subjects including Disability and the Arts, Music Technology, Music Theory, and Orchestration. She is currently a Dean's Doctoral Fellow at the University of Virginia, focusing on Composition and Computer Technologies. Related Links: Molly's Website "Perspective" Album on Bandcamp Molly Joyce on Spotify Molly Joyce on Apple Music RAMPD: Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities This episode's Ask Judy question came from @otto_types on Instagram. If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The transcript for this episode is available here. For our second episode of NDEAM, Judy interviews Kate Kalcevich and Carrie Morales. They both work for Fable, a company based in Toronto working on accessibility testing. Kate and Carrie disucss their work at Fable, their journeys to employment, and Fable's skill development program, Fable Pathways. Kate and Judy both have taught courses on Fable Pathways that you can access online, for free at fablepathways.com About Kate Kalcevich Kate is the Head of Accessibility Innovation at Fable, a leading accessibility testing platform powered by people with disabilities. Kate has championed accessibility since 2001. She is an IAAP Certified Web Accessibility Specialist and former UX designer and front-end developer. Kate herself has a hearing disability and is currently focused on delivering custom accessibility training to help teams upskill on accessibility. About Carrie Morales Carrie Morales is a legally blind accessibility tester with Fable and a freelance consultant. She was a former Low Vision Specialist, connecting patients with vision loss to aids, services, resources, and assistive technology. With her lived experiences, she created both Live Accessible and Carrie on Accessibility to spread awareness and empower others who are blind and visually impaired. Related Links: Fable Fable Pathways Online Courses Carrie Morales' Website Carrie on Accessibility YouTube Channel Live Accessible YouTube Channel This episode's Ask Judy question came from @rm.13.88 on Instagram. If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

The transcript for this episode is available here. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and our first episode of this month is with Meg O'Connell. She is the founder and CEO of Global Disability Inclusion working with companies on improving their disability inclusion efforts. About Meg O'Connell  Meg is the CEO & Founder of Global Disability Inclusion; she is an internationally recognized disability employment and inclusion expert with over 25 years of experience in human capital management, talent acquisition, performance management, disability inclusion, employee engagement, marketing, and customer service programs. Meg and her team has worked with some of the world's most recognized brands and provides strategic program design, development, and implementation of disability employment and inclusion programs for Global 500 companies, US Federal Contractors, colleges and universities, non-profits, and foundations. Her work has received numerous accolades including the Society of Human Resource Management's (SHRM's) Innovative Practice Award. She has been quoted in Huffington Post, Science Magazine, Diversity Executive, DiverseAbility, and numerous trade magazines for her insights on the employment of people with disabilities. She keynotes and presents at international conferences regularly. Meg holds a certificate in ADA Mediation and she is also conversationally proficient in American Sign Language. Related Links: Global Disability Inclusion Website The State of Disability Employee Engagement Report Employing Abilities at Work Certificate with SHRM Amplify Disability Culture & Climate Survey This episode's Ask Judy question came from @kylakeenan on Instagram. If you'd like to submit a question for Ask Judy, send it to media@judithheumann.com or DM Judy on Instagram or Twitter. Check out the video version of this episode on Judy's YouTube channel.  Intro music by Lachi. Outro music by Gaelynn Lea.

Back in 2021, we asked you to tell us about the hard conversations you were struggling to have in honor of the release of my book, Let's Talk About Hard Things. One of the people I talked to was a listener named Fey. Fey is 27 and lives in Maryland, and she has a degenerative eye condition. Eventually, she will probably lose her eyesight completely. She'd written us an email about her "tricky sense of disability identity."  As Fey's sight worsens, she struggles to know how and when to open up to people in her life about it—friends, dates, coworkers. Over the course of several conversations in the last year, I talked with Fey about how and when to disclose her disability, gaining independence, and relying on others. Plus, she gets a pep talk from a fellow visually impaired Nigerian American, EDM singer Lachi. Come sing along with me at a special sing-a-long karaoke party in honor of the paperback release of Let's Talk About Hard Things. We'll drink, talk and SING about hard things in NYC on May 6, at 7pm at The Greene Space. You can email us any time to share your stories at deathsexmoney@wnyc.org.