Podcast appearances and mentions of marisa hamamoto

Trailblazer Marisa Hamamoto: Breaking Barriers in Disability Inclusion Through Dance and Film In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' guest Marisa Hamamoto shares her incredible journey as a trailblazing keynote speaker, dancer, founder of 'Infinite Flow Dance,' and entrepreneur. A spinal stroke survivor and late-diagnosed autistic, Marisa discusses her intersectional identity as a fourth-generation Japanese American and her mission to promote disability inclusion. Highlights include her impact on the dance world, her journey to self-advocacy, the importance of small actions leading to significant changes, and her latest project for the Disability Film Challenge titled 'Killed It.' Marisa's story is inspiring and highlights the importance of representation and inclusion in various spheres. Jump to Your Favorite Moments 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Marisa Hamamoto: Trailblazer and Advocate 01:30 Marisa's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 02:28 Infinite Flow: Redefining Dance and Inclusion 05:07 High School Experience: A Turning Point 08:47 The Power of Small Actions 17:07 Embracing Neurodiversity: Marisa's Late Autism Diagnosis 22:24 Disability Film Challenge: Creating 'Killed It' 32:32 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 33:52 Pushing Forward Moment: Inspirational Advice A Quote from Marisa: “What's that one thing that's really important right now to do? Who is left out, what new door could I open?” ~ Marisa Hamamoto Key Themes from This Episode

Marisa Hamamoto is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy, and the first professional dancer to be named to People Magazine's “Women Changing the World.” She is a leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, Marisa has been named LinkedIn Top Voice, and has been featured on "Good Morning America", "NBC Today", amongst other media outlets, and her work tracks over 100 million views across social media. As a sought-after international speaker and performing artist, Marisa has shared the stage with Tim Cook at Apple HQ's Steve Jobs Theater, and her partners and collaborators include Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Red Bull, adidas, PayPal, among other global forward-thinking brands. Marisa is a stroke survivor, a late-diagnosed Autistic, and a proud fourth-generation Japanese American. She is the founder of Infinite Flow, an award-winning dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and non-disabled dancers with a mission to create a more inclusive world, one dance at a time. Subscribe at idyllwildarts.org/theseriesOne World. One Idyllwild. The Series. brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the transformative power of art.Executive Producer & Host: Idyllwild Arts Foundation President, Pamela JordanPlease consider making a gift: https://idyllwildarts.org/giving/

Marisa Hamamoto, a pioneering dancer recognized by People Magazine as one of the "Women Changing the World," and hailed by InStyle Magazine as part of the "Badass 50", is an award-winning Transformational Movement Artist, Speaker, and Changemaker. Her journey, marked by challenges such as rejection in dance due to her body, navigating identity as Japanese American, and overcoming a paralyzing stroke, culminated in founding Infinite Flow, an acclaimed nonprofit advocating for disability inclusion. Diagnosed with PTSD in 2021 and Autism in 2022, Marisa has found clarity in her life's struggles, fueling her passion to inspire inclusivity. This feature is published in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: https://www.awarenowmagazine.com Featuring: Marisa Hamamoto Interviewed by: Allié McGuire Music by: Lance Conrad Produced by: AwareNow Media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awarenow/support

"I'd had this burning desire, or I just knew it was my destiny to do something at the intersection of dance and disability, and I saw a gap. More than anything, I saw a gap. I was like, wow, I didn't know that one in four Americans had a disability, and that's 61 million Americans", says Marisa Hamamoto. Marisa joins this episode to discuss her dance company that employs disabled and non disabled dancers, being a stroke survivor, and artistic roller skating. To learn more about Marisa and her dance company visit https://www.infiniteflowdance.org. If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for extraordinary support support to live self-sufficient and purpose-driven lives through customized coaching then visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doug.blecher@autismpersonalcoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Content note: This episode contains mentions of sexual assault, describes a stroke and recovery, and has occasional swearing. Marisa Hamamoto is the first professional dancer to be named as one of People Magazine's "Women Changing the World." Her award-winning nonprofit and professional dance company, Infinite Flow, employs disabled and nondisabled artists with a mission to foster inclusion. Marisa is also a stroke survivor who is autistic and has PTSD. During this episode, you will hear Marisa talk about: Her lifelong passion for dancing, despite facing bias and exclusion within the dance world How a heartbreaking rejection by her dance school classmates inspired her to make a boldly inclusive decision, and showed her how small actions can lead to big change The life-changing stroke that paralyzed her for months, and the long process of healing from the physical and mental trauma that followed How a salsa dance performance in Japan rekindled her passion and confidence as a dancer Her dancing partnership with a disabled athlete that inspired her to found Infinite Flow How she was diagnosed with PTSD and autism as an adult – and reflecting on her life, now knowing that she's autistic You can also find out more about Marisa on her website MarisaHamamoto.com and connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Watch Infinite Flow Dance performances at InfiniteFlowDance.org/portfolio. Sign up for Marisa's newsletter and the Infinite Flow newsletter. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes. Support or sponsor this podcast at  BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

Marisa Hamamoto is the founder of Infinite Flow Dance, the award-winning non-profit dance company comprised of disabled and non-disabled dancers. To find out more about Marisa or to book a speaking engagement visit https://www.marisahamamoto.com. To learn more about Infinite Flow Dance follow them Instagram and Facebook, subscribe to their YouTube Channel and be sure to sign up for the Infinite Flow Newsletter by scrolling to JOIN THE MOVEMENT at bottom of the home page. If you are enjoying Coffee Break with The Dancing Housewife, share it with your friends and be sure to click the Follow button so you never miss an episode. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedancinghousewife.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for podcast archives and to discover more ways to listen! Would you like me to invite someone in particular from the fascinating world of ballroom dance to take a Coffee Break with The Dancing Housewife? Drop an email to thedancinghousewife@gmail.com and let me know. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antoinette-datoc/message

In the Recharged Podcast series I invite fellow content creators and artists to explore exciting ways to make a difference in the world. I take my guests to visit local social good projects in my self converted electric 1973 VW van. We'll be having real and raw conversations about our lives and hearing from social good heroes that we can all be inspired byfollow the recharged podcast herehttps://www.youtube.com/c/RechargedPodcasthttp://www.instagram.com/rechargedpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/rechargedpodcstGo follow Jasonhttps://www.youtube.com/c/jubileemediahttps://www.instagram.com/jasonylee_/https://twitter.com/jasonylee_Go follow Infinite Flowhttps://www.infiniteflowdance.org/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0t9rd-MKmp8rAzvasH0AIwhttps://www.instagram.com/infiniteflowdance/https://twitter.com/InfiniteFlowOrgGo follow Louishttp://www.youtube.com/Louishttp://www.instagram.com/Louiscolehttp://www.twitter.com/louiscolehttp://www.facebook.com/funforlouisOn today's podcast our guest is Jason Y. Lee an accomplished Producer and Director, successful entrepreneur and founder of Jubilee Media, a digital agency, social enterprise and movement of young change-makers, which now has a social following of over 8 million. Jubilee's tagline is ‘Feel more. Think more. See more in others'. their goal is to create a movement of empathy and connection. Jason believes we are all inextricably linked and want to live for something deeper. Living for empathy and human good is a resilient vision and one that is worthy of pursuit.Today we're visiting Marisa Hamamoto, Marisa is a leader, artist, speaker and founder of Infinite Flow. Infinite Flow aims to empower people through dance and storytelling. Having survived a stroke, multiple sexual assaults, body shaming, PTSD, and discrimination as an Asian American, Marisa developed deep empathy towards those who are excluded. This eventually led her to start Infinite Flow in 2015 which has become an award-winning Los Angeles-based nonprofit and professional dance company that employs dancers with and without disabilities. Her mission is to use dance as a catalyst to dismantle biases and promote inclusion in greater society. 61 million adults in the United States live with a disability. 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some type of disability. These come with various barriers that may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.Disability inclusion is still a huge issue we need to address. Many people experiencing a disability in the United States believe the ‘Americans With Disabilities Act' needs a recalibration as it currently only offers minimum support and has barely any official enforcement. Inclusive private Organisations and initiatives are also key and Marisa Is Truly leading the way with what she is modeling with Infinite Flow

When it comes to “inclusion”, what comes to mind for many of us is race, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation. But what about people with disabilities? According to the World Bank, 15% of the world's population experience some form of disability and yet, there are still huge barriers that stand in the way of the disabled to live full and vibrant lives. Marisa Hamamoto, a trained dancer who was temporarily paralyzed, is trying to change the perception of people with disabilities through dance. In 2015, she started “Infinite Flow”, a nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities using dance to promote inclusion and celebrate intersectionality. Marisa was named 1 of 13 People Magazine “Women Changing the World 2021” and listed on InStyle Magazine “Badass 50 2021”. She shares with May her own story of struggle and how her calling to help elevate the disabled has given her true purpose. 

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-69Links referenced in/relevant to episode 69:-Deadline's analysis of the Asian American Performers Action Coalition report: https://deadline.com/2021/06/visibility-report-broadway-diversity-aapac-theater-funding-predominantly-white-1234777827/-The full AAPAC report: http://www.aapacnyc.org/uploads/1/1/9/4/11949532/aapac_report_2017-2018.pdf-New York Times piece on Dance Theatre of Harlem's trailblazing ballerinas: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/17/arts/dance/dance-theater-of-harlem-pioneers.html-Theresa Ruth Howard's essay on the reactions to Debora Chase-Hicks' death: https://www.dancemagazine.com/debora-chase-hicks-2653480846.html-dot.LA story on TikTok dance NFTs: https://dot.la/tiktok-dance-nfts-jadu-2653455538.html-Dance Magazine's 30 over 30 list: https://www.dancemagazine.com/30-over-30-dance-2653382555.html-Marisa Hamamoto's website and Instagram page: https://www.marisahamamoto.com/https://www.instagram.com/marisahamamoto/-Infinite Flow Dance's website and Instagram page:https://www.infiniteflowdance.org/https://www.instagram.com/infiniteflowdance/

In this episode, I’m joined by Marisa Hamamoto, founder of Infinite Flow, to discuss how her journey to not feeling like she belonged led her to create spaces of inclusion and belonging for others. ---- Show notes & transcript: http://tiffanyyu.com/podcast/035 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imtiffanyyu/message

From rejection to Apple & Facebook endorsement: A stroke survivor's journey to success Check out my interview with Marisa Hamamoto, the founder of Infinite Flow which is an inclusive dance company Marisa is a stroke survivor She wanted to be a dancer BUT was being rejected OVER & OVER & OVER She was also raped by her own ballet teacher & mentor when she was only 19 YET Marisa BOUNCED BACK AND BECAME EVEN STRONGER Marisa shared her journey of transformation and discuss the power of believing in oneself If you ever doubt yourself and your life, you have to check out this episode. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER. Marisa's work has been featured in Forbes, Apple, Facebook, NBC News, Entrepreneur, and numerous other places She has changed THOUSANDS of people's lives As NBC powerfully said, Marisa is "Redefining disability, reinventing inclusion." ---- Marisa is also a digital mentor at Classroom Without Walls and just spoke to the students in my Life Accelerator program a few weeks ago ---- You can watch our interview on my YouTube channel via this link. ---- Give this episode a listen and give your biggest takeaway by sharing this on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Make sure to tag me @AiAddysonZhang and use my hashtag, #ClassroomWithoutWalls --- Do you know that this podcast is also a weekly live streaming show? Every Friday, at 9am PST | noon EST, my guest and I go live on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch to delivery valuable content to you. I highly encourage you to join us live and ask your questions. You will get immediate answers! You can follow my other social media channels: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook ---

On our fourth episode of ‘organizations’ month, your co-hosts Azaria and Reyna interview leader, artist, speaker, and founder of Infinite Flow, Marisa Hamamoto. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about Marisa’s childhood and career path as a stroke and sexual assault survivor, creating and leading Infinite Flow, how to promote inclusion, problem solving, and steps for empowering change.  *4:40, 15:10: sensitive content related to sexual assault.  Show kNOwtes: http://www.knowboxdance.com/podcast.html

Marisa Hamamoto shares her journey and the struggles she overcame, from being an Asian American ballet dancer, sexual assault and rape in her teens and early twenties, suffering a spinal stroke and facing paralysis, and facing harsh rejection from the ballroom dance community and dance entertainment business. She and Samantha discuss the important questions ballroom dancers and studio owner should be asking of themselves, and steps that we can all take toward a more diverse, inclusive, and equal dance world. Marisa Hamamoto is the creator of Infinite Flow and Scoops of Inclusion. Infinite Flow is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities, using dance to promote inclusion and innovation. Scoops of Inclusion is a short film and learning platform led by multi-racial dancers with and without disabilities, empowering kids to celebrate differences and take part in creating a world where we each feel we belong. Support Marisa Hamamoto: https://www.marisahamamoto.com/ https://www.infiniteflowdance.org/ https://www.scoopsofinclusion.org/ Ways to Support the Podcast! Use the affiliate code "BallroomChat" on any subscription purchase at https://ballroombox.me to save 5% Use the affiliate code "BallroomChat" on any purchase at https://practiceballroomdance.com/shop/?ref=lovelivedance and save 10% now through the end of November 2020 Ways to see more from Love.Live.Dance and Ballroom Chat: https://www.lovelivedance.com/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/ballroomchat https://www.instagram.com/ballroomchat  

Ever feel like the odds are stacked against you? Marisa Hamamoto, founder of Infinite Flow dance company, shares her phenomenal story of overcoming exclusion, trauma, paralysis, PTSD, and the COVID-19 pandemic to bring her message of inclusion to the world — through dance. https://www.marieforleo.com/2020/10/infinite-flow-marisa-hamamoto/ Our brains process images 60 times faster than words and when you see the beauty of inclusion you see its potential. @marisahamamoto via @MarieForleo

Marisa Hamamoto is a stroke survivor, inclusion keynote speaker & performer, and Founder of Infinite Flow, a nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities using dance to inspire inclusion and innovation. Her jaw dropping dance performances have gone viral and have been seen on the Today Show, GMA, PBS, Now This, Upworthy, ABC7 and more. Marisa's story and work is living proof that anyBODY can dance!Follow Infinite Flow on IG @infiniteflowdanceLearn more or book Infinite Flow on their websiteLooking for more great tips, hacks and blogposts? Visit: Trend-Able.comFind more info and CMT patient resources on: HNF-cure.orgEnjoying our content? Help others find our podcast and EmBrace their own challenges... move us up in Apple listings with a review! 

I am so thrilled to welcome Marisa Hamamoto to the podcast this week. Marisa is a stroke survivor, inclusion keynote speaker & performer, and founder of Infinite Flow, a nonprofit and professional dance company composed of dancers with and without disabilities using dance to inspire inclusion and innovation.  Since 2015, Marisa has brought Infinite Flow to perform over 100 times from school assemblies to corporate events with big brands such as Apple, Red Bull, Facebook, and others.  They have been featured on NBC Today and Good Morning America and their videos have been viewed by more than 75 million people on Facebook alone.  Most recently in March 2020, adidas named Marisa one of nine women leaders “reimagining sport” for their International Women’s Day Campaign. Hit play and hear Marisa's incredible personal story about how she inspires others through inclusion and innovation, despite having to battle abuse, rejection and a life-threatening stroke. --- SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! This episode is sponsored by my brand new Power Productivity Planner. This FREE and detailed planner will give you everything you need to know to maximize your day! (Yes, even without the dreaded overwhelm.) Download your copy today!

Hosts Jeff and Erik spoke with Marisa about her trajectory from a dancer to finding her voice and her own company, Infinite Flow. After 20 years of dancing ballet and contemporary dance in both the US and Japan, Marisa discovered and fell in love with ballroom dancing while recovering from spinal cord infarction, a rare stroke which caused her to be temporarily paralyzed from the neck down. In 2015, Marisa founded Infinite Flow, An Inclusive Dance Company, leading a global movement to make dance accessible to all and use dance to inspire inclusivity. She has brought Infinite Flow’s professional dancers with and without disabilities to perform at over 100 events, from school assemblies to corporate events with Apple, Red Bull, Porsche, Kaiser Permanente, and others. Infinite Flow’s videos have been viewed by over 50 Million people and she has been featured in over 100 media outlets including NBC Today, Good Morning America, Refinery 29, and others. Our team was introduced to Marisa when she came to a No Barriers Summit in 2017 and performed onstage with her then dance partner, Adelfo. They made such an impression on the crowd that we invited them back to perform at the NYC Summit in 2018. Together, Jeff, Erik, and Marisa explore how her own brush with disability informed her mission and how the adversity she experienced in her life has motivated her to find the dancer in everyone she meets. Check out Infinite Flow Join us in San Francisco for our 2020 No Barriers Summit. Follow Marisa on social channels: @infiniteflowdance #infiniteinclusion

http://annettbone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Artist-1.png () Session Summary: 28 EXPLOSIVE DANCE FILMS, THEATER & ROOFTOP SCREENINGS, Q&A, HOLLYWOOD, GLOBAL BEATS by GINGEE, COCKTAILS, UMAMI BURGER, AWARDS, MIXER--If you saw this description for an event, you'd want to attend, right? I enjoyed my time at The Divulge Dancers Film Festival in November 2018 which inspired 5 essential elements to empower as an artist. http://annettbone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Divulge-2-11.17.2018-2.jpg () Empower the element of your communication skills. One thing is to work on is enunciation. I had a hard time understanding one of the dancers on Get Lite. Empower the element of possibility thinking. Put the law of attraction into play. One of the dancers did this in Get Lite because he said he was going to Paris and London to teach and it happened. Get the creativity going toward the results you want and not what you don't want. Empower adversity into an advantage. Mother's Balls featured Amber's adversity of a strict background which forced her to be creative. Empower inclusivity in dance and other art forms. Making Waves with the Down's Syndrome dancers was very heartwarming. I am also reminded of other companies that are inclusive such as Axis, Heidi Latsky, Infinite Flow and Leigh Purtill Ballet Company. Empower Other's Skill Set. I love getting around other people that are more advanced in their skill sets than I am. A great example of someone who always empowered others to be better was Gene Kelly. http://annettbone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Divulge-2-11.17.2018-145.jpg () Links/Info from this session:http://annettbone.com (Get my FREE Audio Resource) https://www.divulgedancersfilmfestival.com/?lightbox=dataItem-jm5ogz3w (Divulge Dancers Film Festival ) http://www.axisdance.org (Axis Dance Company) http://www.heidilatskydance.org (Heidi Latsky ) http://infiniteflowdance.org (Infinite Flow Dance) http://www.leighpurtillballet.com (Leigh Purtill Ballet Company) http://annettbone.com/067 (Interview with Marisa Hamamoto) http://annettbone.com/110 (Interview with Ally Vega) http://annettbone.com/185/ (Interview with Patricia Ward Kelly) http://heididuckler.org (Heidi Duckler) Would you review The DancePreneuring Studio?I would be extremely appreciative if you would subscribe and leave your feedback on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher Radio. It really helps if you do it through the native Apple Podcast App on your smart device. Thanks so much!

In this episode I spoke with Marisa about her career and the rocky road to it: Creating a More Inclusive World.

Everyone has to start somewhere. Who better to ask for tips on the early days than super-successful Omni founder Tom McLeod? Telling it from the grassroots we have Florida chef Chad Cherry who teaches cookery in food deserts, Jon Dengler who works alongside local homeless people on a collaborative earn-a-bike scheme and Marisa Hamamoto who used her experience of temporary paralysis to create inclusive dance company Infinite Flow.

So what happens when you are a dancer, professionally or in training and you suddenly and unexpectedly become paralyzed? Well, that is the story of our next guest, who went on to fulfill a destiny that will change how many view people with disabilities and often, how they view themselves through the power of dance.

So what happens when you are a dancer, professionally or in training and you suddenly and unexpectedly become paralyzed? Well, that is the story of our next guest, who went on to fulfill a destiny that will change how many view people with disabilities and often, how they view themselves through the power of dance.

After being rejected as a ballerina, becoming paralyzed in the middle of a contemporary dance class, and now being back on her feet dancing professionally as a ballroom dancer, Marisa Hamamoto has seen a lot in her lifetime. She’s now dedicated to giving back, and has founded America’s first professional wheelchair ballroom dance company, Infinite Flow, for that specific purpose. In our episode together, we dive into the struggles she faced along her path to becoming a professional dancer, and what it took from her to maintain a positive outlook, even when she was paralyzed from the neck down for several months, with no hope of recovery. Tune in to hear more of her incredible story and how she’s using her experience to help others today.