The 'P.U.S.H' Project

'Don't give up'
- Cedrick
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome 13 year old Cedrick Lwanga of Nairobi, Kenya to Episode 64, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this conversation, Cedrick talks about his love for travel, as well as passion in Modelling.

Cedrick wants to be a Sculptor when he grows up, and in this conversation, he shares some of the challenges that he's faced with living with Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus in Nairobi.

He talks about the people, his mom & dad, in his life who inspire him, and encourage him, to be the best that he can be.

Cedrick is super smart, curious, and conversational, and asks Danny about some of his challenges growing up, as well as what he liked to do when he was Cedricks age.

Keep chasing all of your biggest dreams Cedrick. You are absolutely incredible. We cannot wait to watch you achieve all of your biggest dreams & goals in life.

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‘Take that step, make that connection, and engage’
- Mary Dufton
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome Mary Dufton of Ottawa, Canada, to Episode 63, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this Conversation, Mary talks about her passion in connecting people, and using her abilities in writing to share peoples stories, as well as some of the work she’s done alongside Organizations such as Hydrocephalus Canada, Spinal Cord Injury Ontario as well as Serenity Renewal for Families.

Mary speaks openly & vulnerably about some of the pieces of her journey in building greater self-esteem, mental health, accessing therapy, and re-discovering her own independence.

Mary, you’re the best. Thank you so much for coming onto the PodCast, sharing all of the incredible knowledge you have, as well doing the incredible work you do through connecting people & using your abilities in writing to amplify so many of the voices across our SB&H, as well as Disability Community in general ❤️

If you want to connect with Mary, you can reach her at:

[email protected]

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The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'Smile'
- Burhan Elli
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome Burhan Elli of Izmir, Turkey, to Episode 62, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this Conversation, Burhan boldly talks about his passion for Wheelchair Dance, Basketball, and reading, and Burhan talks about wanting collaborate with Danny, him dancing while Danny plays the guitar.

Danny & Burhan talk Communication, the many different ways that we can communicate with each other as people, and the impact that a simple Smile can have in Communicating how we are feeling.

Burhan also shares some of the work that he does with Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus in Turkey, as well as some of his hope for people across our Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Community, as well as Disability Community in general, to understand their rights as humans who live with a Disability.

Burhan, you're incredible. This was such an incredible moment, and we thank you for coming on & sharing a piece of yourself with The 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Community. We're excited to see you continue to develop your English, and Danny will continue to work on his Turkish!

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The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'It just takes one person to change the world'
- Cam Jenkins
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome Cam Jenkins to Episode 60, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this conversation Cam talks about some of his own PodCast Experience, specifically, the PodCast that he hosts called 'The Neutral Zone' (See link below), and when/where he developed his Passion for Podcasting.

He talks about the importance to addressing different issues, and creating intentional & purposeful conversation, through the medium of The Neutral Zone, and media in general.

Cam talks more in depth about Inclusion, what it looks like to him, and how both language & communication plays a role in breaking negative stigma.

He talks about IDENTITY, being ashamed of living with a disability when he was growing up, and how he now continues to own his story, wear his scars like a badge of honour, share his story and be a positive influence in the world.

Cam, it's incredible to call you a real friend now, and we look forward to keeping in touch!!

Don't forget to check out 'The Neutral Zone'! (See Link Below)

The Neutral Zone
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-neutral-zone/id1286837521

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(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'Accept yourself, and let people know you the way that you are'
- KamuKama Real Beautiful
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome KamuKama Real Beautiful of Uganda, Africa to Episode 59 Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this Conversation, Real Beautiful talks about now living in Germany as a Social Worker.

She is a Public Speaker, and Singer, and shares some of the stories around when she started to discover her abilities in these areas.

Real Beautiful talks about wanting to become an advocate & activist for people who live with Spina Bifida, and people who live with Disabilities.

She shares pieces of her story that she wants to be able to share, like how important self acceptance is, so that she can empower, and have a positive impact, in the lives of young people.

KamuKama Real Beautiful, you're incredible!! Continue to sing, speak, tell your story, and raise your voice.

Our Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Community is so lucky to have you in our corner!

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 The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'You can't spell 'HEART' without 'ART''
- Jaswinder Singh
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome Jaswinder Singh of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada to Episode 58, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this conversation we talk about Art, and the type of Art that Jaswinder does.

He shares about some of his cool experiences in meeting celebrities through some of the portraits that he's done, as well as some of his biggest dreams, goals, and ambitions to create a positive impact through his art.

Jas shares a bit about his Artistic process, and how creating art can feel like 'A mini vacation', as it calms him down, and makes him feel good.

He talks about his want to use his ability in art to Empower people to not judge a book by its cover.

Jas. You're incredible. We're so excited to see, follow, and collaborate, in all of the great things that you continue to do!

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 The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'Growing up, I had to prove people wrong just to get by'
- Carly Mytych
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome  Carly Mytych of West Palm Beach, Florida, USA to Episode 57, Season 2, of the PodCast.

This was Carlys first ever PodCast!! :)

In this conversation, Carly talks about being born in Tampa, and adopted.

She shares about some of her dreams about going into Radio/Broadcasting, and why she believes that Radio/Broadcasting is relevant in creating a positive impact in the world.

Carly also talks about some of the anxiety/nerves that she lives with, how she manages it, and what those things have looked like throughout the course of the pandemic.

She also talks about how hard it can be to adapt to change, and what that has also looked like over the course of the past couple of years.

Carly also talks about some of the issues that she's passionate about such as LGBTQ+ Rights, as well as Elephant Extinction.

You're the absolute best Carly! We cannot wait to see your career in Radio and/or Broadcasting to continue to grow, evolve, and blossom. 

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 The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'You can be who you want to be'
- Ryan Dunbar
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome Ryan Dunbar, of Glasgow, Scotland to Episode 56, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this conversation, Ryan talks about his passion for Football (Rangers), Musical Theatre, and Wrestling.

He talks about his Independence, and why it's not only important to him, but why he believes that it's so important to so many people across our SB&H Community.

Ryan gets very candid in this conversation, and shares some of the pieces that are very personal to him, and his family, and shares some of the things that he aspires to be, and become.

He talks employment, as well as different issues/barriers to opportunity that people face in the world, locally/globally.

Ryan, you're great man, and we're so grateful for your friendship, and to have been able to chat with you on the PodCast.

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 The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
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'No more hidden children'
- Ephrance
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Hey 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast Family! :)

Please welcome  Ephrance, of Kampala, Uganda, to Episode 55, Season 2, of the PodCast.

In this conversation Ephrance talks about her passion for using her abilities to raise awareness, and empower, our Community of Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus.

She also shares about some of the local Organizations that she's worked alongside, and some of her experience as a Motivational Speaker, and using her voice across different platforms, like talk shows & Media, to share her story, and break stigma & discrimination.

Ephrance talks about her biggest dream of starting her own Organization someday!

You're incredible Ephrance. Thank you SO, SO much for the incredible work that you do, and we're so excited to continue to keep in touch, and collaborate with you in empowering our SB&H Community around the world.

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 The 'P.U.S.H' Project Podcast
(People, United for Spina Bifida, and Hydrocephalus)
A Song, A City
http://www.asongacity.com/podcast

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