Lil Gabi D On The Power Of Feeling Seen

Always Looking Up

11/08/21

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56m

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In this week’s episode I am sitting down with Gabi though you may know her as Lil Gabi D. Gabi is a digital content creator, using her platforms to advocate for dwarfism awareness. We discuss the portrayal of little people in the media, the perpetuation of certain stereotypes, and why representation matters.

Follow Gabi: Instagram: @lilgabid Twitter: @lilgabid TikTok: @lilgabid YouTube: Lil Gabi D

Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana ; @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com

This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin.

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Mark Povinelli On Acting And Activism

November 1, 2021

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69m

In this week’s episode I am sitting down with Mark Povinelli. Mark is an actor and activist, currently serving as the President of Little People of America. Mark’s credits include Modern Family, Mad Dogs, My Dinner With Hervé, and Water For Elephants. As President of the Board, Mark is the face of LPA and oversees the board and various committees, along with presiding over all national meetings. We discuss his roles as an actor and an activist, the issues affecting the little person community, and the importance of LPA.

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Follow LPA: Instagram: @littlepeopleofamerica Facebook: Little People Of America Website: https://www.lpaonline.org

Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana ; @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com

This episode was edited and produced by Ben Curwin

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Maria Town On Knowing Our Past To Change Our Future

November 15, 2021

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In this week’s episode I am sitting down with Maria Town. Maria is the President and CEO of the American Association of People With Disabilities. Prior to joining AAPD, Maria served as the Senior Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement under President Obama where she managed the White House’s engagement with the disability community and older Americans. We discuss her work at the American Association of People With Disabilities, disability identity, how everyone can help fulfill the promise of the ADA and why it's important to know about our past in order to create future change.

Follow Maria: Instagram: @maria_town Twitter: @maria_m_town

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Follow Me: Instagram: @jill_ilana ; @alwayslookingup.podcast Website: https://www.jillianilana.com Email: alwayslookingup227@gmail.com

This episode was produced and edited by Ben Curwin