Julian Gavino On Protecting Our Identities While Building Our Brand
Always Looking Up
08/22/22
•70m
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In this week’s episode I sat down with Julian Gavino. Known as The Disabled Hippie, Julian is a model and activist in the disability and transgender communities. We discuss the intersectionality of these two marginalized communities, what it takes to create a brand for ourselves, the importance of working with companies that will protect our brand and identities.
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Follow Julian: Instagram: @thedisabledhippie
Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana , @alwayslookingup.podcast Twitter: @jillx3456 Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com
This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin
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Follow Haben: Instagram: @habengirma Twitter: @HabenGirma Facebook: Haben Girma LinkedIn: Haben Girma
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