Design With All in Mind — Tas on Surviving, Thriving, and Creating Inclusive Spaces

What does it mean to rebuild your identity after growing up in control, trauma, and silence—and then use that resilience to create a more inclusive world?

In this powerful episode, host Jonathan Barbe sits down with Tas (they/he) — a deaf, disabled, queer, trans, biracial, and autistic artist, author, and accessibility consultant whose story will move and inspire you.

Tas opens up about:

• Growing up in a Christian fundamentalist cult and surviving abuse
• Discovering their autism diagnosis at 24 after a childhood of denial
• Facing racism, ableism, and discrimination in college and the workplace
• Coming out as trans after marriage and finding authentic love
• Transforming pain into purpose through art, advocacy, and accessibility

💬 This episode isn’t just about survival — it’s about the power of designing with all in mind and finding freedom in living as your whole self.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and learn more about Tas at tastheartist.com.