Art, Autism, Activism – with Margaux Wosk, Retrophiliac Art
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people
11/22/21
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Margaux Wosk is a non-binary, autistic artist residing in Canada, and the owner of Retrophiliac, their own art business. They are bridging the gap between activism, advocacy and art to bring a message of acceptance to the world.
During this episode, you will hear Margaux talk about:
- What led them to create their art business, Retrophiliac, after many years of being a self-taught artist
- The story behind the Neurodiversity Pride Infinity Rainbow pin – the first pin design they created
- How their art has helped amplify their advocacy for disabled small business owners
To find out more about Margaux and their work, you can find them on the following links down below: Navigating Life website Retrophiliac Etsy store Retrophiliac on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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Jasmine Crowe is an award-winning social entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and leader who is working to make the world a better place one cause at a time. In 2017, after years of feeding people experiencing homelessness from her own kitchen, she launched Goodr, a sustainable waste management company that leverages technology to combat hunger and reduce food waste. She has been featured on CNBC, Oprah Magazine, Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, the NY Times, and was named by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the top 100 influential female founders.
Under her direction, Goodr has redirected over 12 million pounds of surplus food from restaurants, event centers, airports, and businesses to the millions of people who are food insecure. Goodr clients include SAP, Turner Broadcasting, Hartsfield Jackson Airport, Six Flags Over Georgia, and many more.
During this episode, you will hear Jasmine talk about:
- What makes Goodr different from a food pantry
- How Goodr works with large venues and local non-profits to distribute food to people who are food insecure
- How Goodr pivoted its business during the pandemic
- The free grocery store that Goodr launched inside of Ronald McNair Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia
- What inspired her to write her brand new children's book, Everybody Eats
For more information, check out goodr.co and follow Goodr on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Check out the Everybody Eats website at everybodyeatsbook.com and order your copy of the book!
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Travis Davis remembers the first time he realized the impact of sharing his story -- a simple lunchtime conversation that encouraged him to start talking about his life with cerebral palsy.
Since that pivotal conversation, Travis has become a TEDx speaker, podcaster and local disability advocate in New Mexico. He has a bachelor's degree in English, a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education, and is ADA Coordinator certified.
In this episode, Travis talks about that lunchtime encounter, as well as:
- When he was a substitute teacher, why he encouraged his students to ask him questions about his disability
- The chance meeting on an airplane that introduced him to wheelchair basketball
- Why he started his "Off The Crutch Podcast" about his experiences with cerebral palsy
To learn more about Travis and his work, you can find him at the following links:
TravisDavis.net Facebook Instagram EqualSteps.org consulting services Off the Crutch Podcast
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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not represent those of my employer or other organizations.*
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