The On-Air Advocate

As we kick off of our Covid Conversations Series, I am so excited to welcome back to the show Authors, Writers & Cerebral Palsy Advocates Tylia Flores & Juliana Ruggiero.

Listen in as we take a look at how the challenges of 2020 & Covid 19 have affected our differently abled communities.

Resources: Stomping on Cerebral Palsy with Tylia Juliana Ruggiero Tylia L Flores

As we continue our Resource Series, I am so excited to welcome, Dr. Lilach Saperstein, Audiologist, Parent Coach, Speaker & Host of the All About Audiology Podcast.

Dr. Lilach Saperstein helps families navigate life and parenting at the intersection of hearing loss, special needs, and other chronic health challenges. She is the host of the All About Audiology podcast has been downloaded more than 16,000 times.

Dr. Saperstein is on a mission to help parents connect with and advocate for their children. From her speaking engagements to her clinical work, she has empowered hundreds of people with information and support in their time of need. Her F-I-G Method™ put tools to process, grieve, understand, and advocate in the hands of families.

Dr. Saperstein had been an expert guest on many podcasts like Good Things In Life, Smashing the Ceiling, Glass Half Full, Raise a Legend, and Married to Doctors. When not supporting other families, she's busy raising her own. She and her husband have three bilingual daughters and live in Israel.

Listen in as Dr. Saperstein shares tools of Advocacy- Learning To Speak Up! / Deciding What To Say.

As we kick off our month long Resource Series, I am so excited to welcome , Sonia Fragapane President of 2BEID.

Listen in as Sonia shares all about the creation and benefits of the 2BEID Medical Identification Bracelet with QR code. Peace of mind that can help save a life!

Resource: soniamcreations

#MedicalBracelet

As we turn to our Spotlight feature for July, I am excited to welcome, Lily Meierhoefer Founder of Kids Get Arthritis Too Instagram Page. Lily Shares - Although I am only 16 years old, I have had arthritis for almost 5 years now. Being a teenager with a chronic disease is challenging for a multitude of reasons. Not only is the physical pain tough, but it is also easy to feel alone and have no one to relate to. Most people do not even know that kids can get arthritis and explaining your condition over and over again can be exhausting. Earlier this year, I started the Instagram Page @kidsgetarthritistoo_ to raise awareness for juvenile arthritis, build community, and encourage other teens with arthritis to take action or get involved with the Arthritis Foundation. Listen in as Lily discusses Juvenile arthritis information, awareness, advocacy and the best ways to help support Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. Resource: https://www.instagram.com/kidsgetarthri… Arthritis Foundation

As we get ready for Changing Spaces Awareness Day, I am so excited to be catching up with these 5 AMAZING "Moms On A Mission" as they continue fighting to create change in our public restroom facilities across the United States. Resource : Changing Spaces Campaign #adultsizechangingtables

As we continue our MinorityMental Health Awareness Series, I am so excited to welcome, Rashad Mills, Author, Speaker and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Rashad Mills is a licensed clinical professional counselor, author, and Radio show host. Listen in as Rashad shares "The Relationship with You" taking a deeper look at Mental Health & Self Love.

As we continue our MinorityMental Health Awareness Series, I am so excited to welcome Na'Kole Watson, The Life Protector.

Na'Kole Watson is a thirty-five-year-old trailblazer who hails from the small town of Kenly, North Carolina. As a survivor of over twenty-two suicide attempts (she stopped counting after the twenty-second), she is extremely familiar with the effects that suicidal ideation, bullying and abuse can have on an individual. Because of the things she endured, she began to position herself as a resource and a place of safety for those who have endured (or are currently enduring) similar situations and circumstances. These organic outreach methods have transformed into the Na'Kole Watson brand, as well as #NotOnMyWatch™, a nonprofit suicide prevention and anti-bullying organization.

Na'Kole is an accomplished author who published her first book, "I Speak Life: A 30-Day Journey from Suicidal Ideation to Victorious Living" in early 2016. She has since written a series of motivational books for teen girls called "Good Morning, Young Butterfly!" that has a total of six books, and three more that will be released in November of 2019.

A prolific speaker, Na'Kole travels far and near speaking about her testimony as well as equipping and empowering people of all ages to overcome adversity in their lives. She speaks in a candid and impactful manner about a lot of things that are often swept under the rug. Her speaking platform includes schools, businesses, childcare centers, conferences, church events and concerts. Na'Kole also conducts empowerment seminars designed to teach participants about how to identify and properly handle suicidal ideation and bullying.

Na'Kole has the following certifications: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), SafeTALK, More than Sad (facilitator certification), Mental Health First Aid for Adults, Mental Health First Aid for Youth.

Na'Kole works hard to make a difference in the lives of all she meets. She is very active in several community organizations, and she desires to change the narrative as it relates to suicidal ideation so that people know that it's okay to not be okay, and that there is hope and help for any situation.

To date, Na'Kole has talked almost hundreds of people out of suicide. Her life experience coupled with her unique gifting and purpose have allowed her to achieve this monumental success.

Listen in as Na'Kole shares with us her incredible journey & passion for driving awareness and education for suicide prevention.

As we continue our Spotlight on National Headache & Migraine Awareness Month excited to welcome, Jennifer Bertram, Advocate, Special Needs Mom & Migraine Sufferer 💁🏻‍♀️ Listen in as Jennifer and I discuss some of our experiences as Migraine Sufferers, Triggers and multiple tools/strategies we use to help control our migraines. Plus, some additional great resources.

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month , Disability Pride Month & Tylia's Birthday :) Learn More About Tylia at : Stomping on Cerebral Palsy with Tylia