Today on Vulnerable, I chat with actress, model, activist and all around icon, Jillian Mercado! Jillian plays Maribel Suarez in “The L Word: Generation Q.” She's a prominent figure in the fashion world challenging beauty ideals and redefining traditional norms in the industry.

She opens up about advocating for more representation for people with disabilities, starting her initiative called Black Disabled Creatives and even being nominated for a GLAAD award! 

What does Jillian want people to understand about the disabled community? Listen now! 

You can follow Jillian Mercado on Instagram at @jillianmercado, on Twitter at @jilly_peppa and on TikTok at @thejillianmercado. Learn more about Black Disabled Creatives at www.blackdisabledcreatives.com and on Instagram at @blackdisabledcreative. 

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