JennaOfAvalon
@jennaofavalon.bsky.social
Award-winning Inclusion Advocate. Storyteller. Communicator. Podcaster. Speaker. Educator. Lifelong Learner. I unapologetically talk about life, culture, community, disability rights with an intersectional, anti-ableist, feminist lens. East Coast 🇨🇦
In this Season One finale, Jenna highlights the diverse experiences of her guests, emphasizing Disabled resilience and the importance of authentic, intersectional representation in disability narratives.
Finding Avalon is a 20-episode #podcast and solid public resource for education and empowerment
Finding Avalon is a 20-episode #podcast and solid public resource for education and empowerment
Finding Avalon: Episode 18 Finale
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November 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
In this Season One finale, Jenna highlights the diverse experiences of her guests, emphasizing Disabled resilience and the importance of authentic, intersectional representation in disability narratives.
Finding Avalon is a 20-episode #podcast and solid public resource for education and empowerment
Finding Avalon is a 20-episode #podcast and solid public resource for education and empowerment
"Sailing Beyond Limits: Empowerment and Adventure with Adapted Sailing" is the fibal guest episode of the Finding Avalon Podcast's first season.
Paul Tingley, a three-time Paralympic medallist and chair of Canada's AbleSail Network shares his story and speaks about empowerment in adaptive sailing.
Paul Tingley, a three-time Paralympic medallist and chair of Canada's AbleSail Network shares his story and speaks about empowerment in adaptive sailing.
Episode 17: Paul Tingley
In this episode of the Finding Avalon podcast, host Jennifer Barnable speaks with Paul Tingley, a three-time Paralympic medallist and chair of the Able Sail Network. They discuss Paul’s journ…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Sailing Beyond Limits: Empowerment and Adventure with Adapted Sailing" is the fibal guest episode of the Finding Avalon Podcast's first season.
Paul Tingley, a three-time Paralympic medallist and chair of Canada's AbleSail Network shares his story and speaks about empowerment in adaptive sailing.
Paul Tingley, a three-time Paralympic medallist and chair of Canada's AbleSail Network shares his story and speaks about empowerment in adaptive sailing.
Episode 16 of the Finding Avalon #Podcast features former psychotherapist Kristina Kyser's journey through intergenerational trauma, motherhood, supporting others' healing while being a survivor of intimate partner violence- an all to common outcome for disabled and neurodivergent girls and women.
Episode 16: Kristina Kyser
In this episode of the Finding Avalon podcast, host Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable speaks with Kristina Kyser, a former psychotherapist and now a psychospiritual teacher, about her journey through traum…
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October 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Episode 16 of the Finding Avalon #Podcast features former psychotherapist Kristina Kyser's journey through intergenerational trauma, motherhood, supporting others' healing while being a survivor of intimate partner violence- an all to common outcome for disabled and neurodivergent girls and women.
#Podcast Episode 15: "Navigating Online Accessibility and Safety: Guidance for the Disability Community" with Ionatan Waisgluss
Hear an ally, private investigator and #cybersecurity professional discuss tips for #online #accessibility and #safety, and why it matters to the #Disability community.
Hear an ally, private investigator and #cybersecurity professional discuss tips for #online #accessibility and #safety, and why it matters to the #Disability community.
Episode 15: Ionatan Waisgluss
In this episode of Finding Avalon, Jenna Barnable speaks with ally Ionatan Waisgluss, a private investigator and cybersecurity professional, about the intersection of online accessibility and safet…
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September 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#Podcast Episode 15: "Navigating Online Accessibility and Safety: Guidance for the Disability Community" with Ionatan Waisgluss
Hear an ally, private investigator and #cybersecurity professional discuss tips for #online #accessibility and #safety, and why it matters to the #Disability community.
Hear an ally, private investigator and #cybersecurity professional discuss tips for #online #accessibility and #safety, and why it matters to the #Disability community.
In this episode of the Finding Avalon Podcast, Jenna Barnable speaks with Láyla Messner, an autistic art activist about invisible disability, the impact of masking, autistic burnout, the intersection of feminism and disability rights, and advocating for disabled joy.
#Podcast #Disability #Advocacy
#Podcast #Disability #Advocacy
Episode 14: Láyla Messner
In this episode of Finding Avalon, Jenna Barnable speaks with Layla Messner, a Canadian autistic art activist, about her journey with multiple invisible disabilities, the challenges of masking, and…
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September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In this episode of the Finding Avalon Podcast, Jenna Barnable speaks with Láyla Messner, an autistic art activist about invisible disability, the impact of masking, autistic burnout, the intersection of feminism and disability rights, and advocating for disabled joy.
#Podcast #Disability #Advocacy
#Podcast #Disability #Advocacy
Listen to a compilation of short previews of each episode from Season 1, with a quick word from each guest. Whose stories will you listen to first?
The Finding Avalon #Podcast is a diverse collection of interviews showing the world a more accurate, empowered view of #Disabled life and leadership.
The Finding Avalon #Podcast is a diverse collection of interviews showing the world a more accurate, empowered view of #Disabled life and leadership.
Finding Avalon Bonus Episode 2: Empowering Voices with the Finding Avalon Podcast
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August 31, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today the Finding Avalon #podcast features Angel Reyes-Giacalone, a registered acupuncturist and ally to the disability community. They discuss Angel’s personal journey as a daughter of a disabled mother and as a wellness practitioner and her passion for inclusion and accessibility.
Episode 13: Angel Reyes-Giacalone
In this episode of Finding Avalon, Jenna Barnable interviews Angel Reyes-Giacalone, a registered acupuncturist and ally to the disability community. They discuss Angel’s personal journey as a…
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August 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Today the Finding Avalon #podcast features Angel Reyes-Giacalone, a registered acupuncturist and ally to the disability community. They discuss Angel’s personal journey as a daughter of a disabled mother and as a wellness practitioner and her passion for inclusion and accessibility.
Episode 12 is now available on the "Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices" Podcast.
MS Canada @mscanadaofficial.bsky.social ambassador Candice Colwell shares her story to help other people living with #MultipleSclerosis
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#MS #disability #ChronicIllness
MS Canada @mscanadaofficial.bsky.social ambassador Candice Colwell shares her story to help other people living with #MultipleSclerosis
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#MS #disability #ChronicIllness
Episode 12: Candice Colwell
In this episode of Finding Avalon, host Jenna Barnable speaks with Candice Colwell, an MS ambassador from Atlantic Canada, about her journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and her advocacy work. They…
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August 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Episode 12 is now available on the "Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices" Podcast.
MS Canada @mscanadaofficial.bsky.social ambassador Candice Colwell shares her story to help other people living with #MultipleSclerosis
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#MS #disability #ChronicIllness
MS Canada @mscanadaofficial.bsky.social ambassador Candice Colwell shares her story to help other people living with #MultipleSclerosis
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#MS #disability #ChronicIllness
Gemma Gray joins the Finding Avalon Podcast from Scotland talks about her ongoing research and advocacy work on menopause in the workplace, autistic menopause, and supporting autistic girls and teens to thrive.
#podcast #autism #girls #women #menopause
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#podcast #autism #girls #women #menopause
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Episode 11: Gemma Gray
In this episode of Finding Avalon, host Jenna Barnable speaks with Gemma Gray, a PhD student and advocate for autistic women. They discuss Gemma’s journey to diagnosis, the challenges of mask…
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July 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Gemma Gray joins the Finding Avalon Podcast from Scotland talks about her ongoing research and advocacy work on menopause in the workplace, autistic menopause, and supporting autistic girls and teens to thrive.
#podcast #autism #girls #women #menopause
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#podcast #autism #girls #women #menopause
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Anti-Ableism and Advocacy: Not a Solo Mission with host Jennifer Barnable.
Enjoy this bonus indie podcast episode and learn why I'm passionate as a disabled rights advocate.
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #HumanRights #AntiAbleism #RepresentationMatters
Enjoy this bonus indie podcast episode and learn why I'm passionate as a disabled rights advocate.
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #HumanRights #AntiAbleism #RepresentationMatters
Bonus Episode: Anti-Ableism with Jenna Barnable
In this episode, Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable shares her personal journey with disability, exploring the profound impact it has had on her life, but more as a result of ableism. She speaks about the c…
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July 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Anti-Ableism and Advocacy: Not a Solo Mission with host Jennifer Barnable.
Enjoy this bonus indie podcast episode and learn why I'm passionate as a disabled rights advocate.
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #HumanRights #AntiAbleism #RepresentationMatters
Enjoy this bonus indie podcast episode and learn why I'm passionate as a disabled rights advocate.
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #HumanRights #AntiAbleism #RepresentationMatters
"Cats are extremely resilient. Balancing life and diabetes management takes empathy, flexibility and teamwork."
Episode 10 with Roxy Velez and Feline Diabetes Ambassador Adonis Sugar Kitty:
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#podcast #storyteller #disability #inclusion #advocacy #diabetes #cat
Episode 10 with Roxy Velez and Feline Diabetes Ambassador Adonis Sugar Kitty:
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#podcast #storyteller #disability #inclusion #advocacy #diabetes #cat
Episode 10: Roxy Velez & Adonis
In this episode, Roxy Velez shares her journey with her diabetic cat, Adonis, and how they navigate the challenges of feline diabetes. Roxy discusses the importance of community support, the role o…
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July 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"Cats are extremely resilient. Balancing life and diabetes management takes empathy, flexibility and teamwork."
Episode 10 with Roxy Velez and Feline Diabetes Ambassador Adonis Sugar Kitty:
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#podcast #storyteller #disability #inclusion #advocacy #diabetes #cat
Episode 10 with Roxy Velez and Feline Diabetes Ambassador Adonis Sugar Kitty:
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#podcast #storyteller #disability #inclusion #advocacy #diabetes #cat
Episode 9 is all about an award winning disabled nurse and her decorated service dog breaking barriers in UK healthcare.
Hear "wheelie nurse" Chloe Hammond and assistance dog Ocho's story here:
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#podcast #disability #healthcare #servicedog #FindingAvalonPodcast
Hear "wheelie nurse" Chloe Hammond and assistance dog Ocho's story here:
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#podcast #disability #healthcare #servicedog #FindingAvalonPodcast
Finding Avalon Episode 9: Chloe Hammond & Ocho
Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices · Episode
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June 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Episode 9 is all about an award winning disabled nurse and her decorated service dog breaking barriers in UK healthcare.
Hear "wheelie nurse" Chloe Hammond and assistance dog Ocho's story here:
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#podcast #disability #healthcare #servicedog #FindingAvalonPodcast
Hear "wheelie nurse" Chloe Hammond and assistance dog Ocho's story here:
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#podcast #disability #healthcare #servicedog #FindingAvalonPodcast
Today on Episode 8: "Canada's Opioid Poisoning Crisis: See the Person, Stop the Stigma" with disability community ally Kathryn Dunmore.
She bravely shares her personal journey, from loss and grief to addictions recovery advocacy and empathy.
#Canada #podcast #KathrynDunmore #FindingAvalonPodcast
She bravely shares her personal journey, from loss and grief to addictions recovery advocacy and empathy.
#Canada #podcast #KathrynDunmore #FindingAvalonPodcast
Finding Avalon Episode 8: Kathryn Dunmore
Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices · Episode
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June 11, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today on Episode 8: "Canada's Opioid Poisoning Crisis: See the Person, Stop the Stigma" with disability community ally Kathryn Dunmore.
She bravely shares her personal journey, from loss and grief to addictions recovery advocacy and empathy.
#Canada #podcast #KathrynDunmore #FindingAvalonPodcast
She bravely shares her personal journey, from loss and grief to addictions recovery advocacy and empathy.
#Canada #podcast #KathrynDunmore #FindingAvalonPodcast
On today's episode of the Finding Avalon #podcast, Charlotte Paul speaks about Indigeous resilience, #mentalhealth, wellness and gentle leadership through her Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm project in #NovaScotia. #RepresentationMatters #Mikmaq #leader #story
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Finding Avalon Episode 7: Charlotte Paul
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May 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
On today's episode of the Finding Avalon #podcast, Charlotte Paul speaks about Indigeous resilience, #mentalhealth, wellness and gentle leadership through her Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm project in #NovaScotia. #RepresentationMatters #Mikmaq #leader #story
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Spiritual awakening or neurodivergent self-discovery? Not a coincidence, says my next Finding Avalon #podcast guest Jenniva.
She's built a
vibrant online community around self-discovery, spiritualiry, authenticity and healing – especially for late-discovered neurodivergent people like herself.
She's built a
vibrant online community around self-discovery, spiritualiry, authenticity and healing – especially for late-discovered neurodivergent people like herself.
May 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Spiritual awakening or neurodivergent self-discovery? Not a coincidence, says my next Finding Avalon #podcast guest Jenniva.
She's built a
vibrant online community around self-discovery, spiritualiry, authenticity and healing – especially for late-discovered neurodivergent people like herself.
She's built a
vibrant online community around self-discovery, spiritualiry, authenticity and healing – especially for late-discovered neurodivergent people like herself.
My next exceptional guest on the Finding Avalon Podcast is Ashley King, a visually impaired actor, playwright and accessibility consultant who's making her mark on the Canadian arts and theatre world as a disability advocate.
#podcast #storyteller #disability #advocate #RepresentationMatters
#podcast #storyteller #disability #advocate #RepresentationMatters
April 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My next exceptional guest on the Finding Avalon Podcast is Ashley King, a visually impaired actor, playwright and accessibility consultant who's making her mark on the Canadian arts and theatre world as a disability advocate.
#podcast #storyteller #disability #advocate #RepresentationMatters
#podcast #storyteller #disability #advocate #RepresentationMatters
Episode 4 is here and features Nova Scotian artist, author and podcaster Kristen Herrington. We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #disabled
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#podcast #disabled
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Finding Avalon Episode 4: Kristen Herrington
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April 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Episode 4 is here and features Nova Scotian artist, author and podcaster Kristen Herrington. We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #disabled
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#podcast #disabled
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Every advocate needs the support of their people - we can't do it alone.
I received this gorgeous bouquet to celebrate a recent award win.
Advocates draw resilience and strength from being seen, supported and celebrated by our #community, loved ones, colleagues and supportive allies. 💓
I received this gorgeous bouquet to celebrate a recent award win.
Advocates draw resilience and strength from being seen, supported and celebrated by our #community, loved ones, colleagues and supportive allies. 💓
April 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Every advocate needs the support of their people - we can't do it alone.
I received this gorgeous bouquet to celebrate a recent award win.
Advocates draw resilience and strength from being seen, supported and celebrated by our #community, loved ones, colleagues and supportive allies. 💓
I received this gorgeous bouquet to celebrate a recent award win.
Advocates draw resilience and strength from being seen, supported and celebrated by our #community, loved ones, colleagues and supportive allies. 💓
This time next week, the 4th episode of Finding Avalon drops, featuring artist, author and podcaster Kristen Herrington.
We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #hearingloss #art
We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #hearingloss #art
April 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This time next week, the 4th episode of Finding Avalon drops, featuring artist, author and podcaster Kristen Herrington.
We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #hearingloss #art
We’ll talk about hearing loss, tinnitus, the importance of accessible communities and her outstanding arts leadership at Togetherland Art Gallery.
#podcast #hearingloss #art
Dietitian and doctor-in-training Fernand Vedrenne joins the Finding Avalon #podcast to discuss fatphobia, sexism and other ableist barriers patients face in #healthcare.
He discusses his experience navigating med school with ADHD, and shares his approach to dignified patient care.
#storytelling
He discusses his experience navigating med school with ADHD, and shares his approach to dignified patient care.
#storytelling
Finding Avalon Episode 3: Fernand Vedrenne
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March 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Dietitian and doctor-in-training Fernand Vedrenne joins the Finding Avalon #podcast to discuss fatphobia, sexism and other ableist barriers patients face in #healthcare.
He discusses his experience navigating med school with ADHD, and shares his approach to dignified patient care.
#storytelling
He discusses his experience navigating med school with ADHD, and shares his approach to dignified patient care.
#storytelling
With the snap election call, parties and their canvassers must be prepared to clearly and honestly answer disabled voters' questions about how their platform will protect the human rights of the 8+ million Canadians who live with disability.
#election #Canada #inclusion #disability #politics #vote
#election #Canada #inclusion #disability #politics #vote
March 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
With the snap election call, parties and their canvassers must be prepared to clearly and honestly answer disabled voters' questions about how their platform will protect the human rights of the 8+ million Canadians who live with disability.
#election #Canada #inclusion #disability #politics #vote
#election #Canada #inclusion #disability #politics #vote
On the next episode of Finding Avalon, Fernand Vedrenne will discuss his experience with disability, the ableism behind fatphobia, his passion for helping patients, and navigating medical school with ADHD. Representation matters!
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #leadership #storytelling #adhd
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #leadership #storytelling #adhd
March 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On the next episode of Finding Avalon, Fernand Vedrenne will discuss his experience with disability, the ableism behind fatphobia, his passion for helping patients, and navigating medical school with ADHD. Representation matters!
✨🎙️✨
#podcast #inclusion #disability #leadership #storytelling #adhd
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#podcast #inclusion #disability #leadership #storytelling #adhd
Canadian musician Naomi Kavka is my podcast guest today!
She vulnerably talks about chronic pain, neurodivergence, mental health, generational trauma, sobriety and the revelation of self-compassion. 🎶
#podcast #disability #advocate #storytelling #women #health #feminism #iwd #FindingAvalonPodcast
She vulnerably talks about chronic pain, neurodivergence, mental health, generational trauma, sobriety and the revelation of self-compassion. 🎶
#podcast #disability #advocate #storytelling #women #health #feminism #iwd #FindingAvalonPodcast
March 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Canadian musician Naomi Kavka is my podcast guest today!
She vulnerably talks about chronic pain, neurodivergence, mental health, generational trauma, sobriety and the revelation of self-compassion. 🎶
#podcast #disability #advocate #storytelling #women #health #feminism #iwd #FindingAvalonPodcast
She vulnerably talks about chronic pain, neurodivergence, mental health, generational trauma, sobriety and the revelation of self-compassion. 🎶
#podcast #disability #advocate #storytelling #women #health #feminism #iwd #FindingAvalonPodcast
Thank you to The Canadian Women's Foundation for including me on the shortlist of nominees for the 2025 Feminist Creator Prize!
As a disabled feminist disability inclusion advocate and creator,
representation truly does matter.
What a way to start the week leading to #InternationalWomensDay!
💎💓💎
As a disabled feminist disability inclusion advocate and creator,
representation truly does matter.
What a way to start the week leading to #InternationalWomensDay!
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March 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Thank you to The Canadian Women's Foundation for including me on the shortlist of nominees for the 2025 Feminist Creator Prize!
As a disabled feminist disability inclusion advocate and creator,
representation truly does matter.
What a way to start the week leading to #InternationalWomensDay!
💎💓💎
As a disabled feminist disability inclusion advocate and creator,
representation truly does matter.
What a way to start the week leading to #InternationalWomensDay!
💎💓💎