The Self Advocate

In this episode, I talk with two prolific speculative fiction authors! In the first interview, I talk with Jes Battis. In the second interview, I talk to none other than Nnedi Okorafor! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com

This episode is my contribution to celebrate the National Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. I talk with Johnnie Jae in the first interview. In the second interview, I talk with Riley from PotteryWorks in person! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I highlight two events happening in late October 2025. The first event is the Vancouver Writer's Festival, which is happening October 20th to 26th on Granville Island. I talk with Amanda Leduc, who is speaking on October 22nd. The second event is the Inclusion Art Show, happening October 22nd and 23rd at the Roundhouse Community Centre. I talk with Justine Olah about the expan...

In this episode, I have three different multidisciplinary musicians! I talk with Goldbard in the first interview, Jozy in the second interview, and Amy Blanding in the third interview. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk about two films that are highlighted at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2025 that highlight disability. The first interview, I talk with Sara Wylie, the creator of the film Resistance Meditation. in the second interview, I talk with Reid Davenport, the director of the film, Life After. I also give a special shout out to the All Bodies Dance event, All Bodies Every...

In this episode, I talk about two films that are just coming out. The first film is called A Place Where I Belong. I talk with Rheanna and Noah about their involvements in the documentary. You can find info here . The second film is called These Four Walls. I talk with Shelley and Chris about People First of Canada's involvement in the film. You can find info here . If you have any questions o...

In this episode, I highlight two shows within the 2025 Vancouver Fringe Festival that talks about disability. In the first interview, I talk with Kevin Jesuino, the new Artistic Director of Theatre Terrific, about their performance, Dance Floor Memoirs. In the second interview, I talk with Jean-Daniel O'Donncada about his performance, An Autistic Priest and a Service Dog Walk into a Bar. Both...

In this episode, I was live on air! In my first interview, I talk with Namitha Rathinappillai. In my second interview, I talk with Brandon Wint. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with KenofSwords and Grae Salisbury. This is my part for Pride 2025! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with four different companies. In the first interview, I talk with Millie from Mentally Unstitched, which is based in the UK. In the second interview, I talk with Vansh from Cloud Nine, which is Vancouver based. In the third interview, I talk with Emily and Mollie from JAM the Label, which is based in Australia. Lastly, I talk with Chi-ka Harada from Cheeky Lil Bits, which...

In this episode, I talk with poets Nisha Patel and Jane Shi. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

This episode is to celebrate the National Indigenous Day. In the first interview, I talk with Laura Vinson, a folk singer songwriter, about her show, The Awakeners . In the second interview, I talk with Dr. Grant Bruno, about his research in Indigenous ways in looking into autism and his documentary, They Are Sacred . If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmai...

There are many events in June that are disability related. The first event is with All Bodies Dance, who is having a video instillation on June 4th and 5th at the Roundhouse Community Centre, called Becoming . The second event is with Under The Table poetry, called More Beat Drop than Burial Hymn . They are featuring Stephen Lytton, a disability advocate and artist. This event is on June 5th at 22...

This episode is to honour Mental Health Awareness Month, which is in May. In the first interview, I talk with Jeffy of Happy H0use clothing company. In the second interview, I talk with Hanan of Intotum Adaptive Fashion. In the third interview, I talk with Vansh of Cloud Nine clothing company. Lastly, I play Clearing Out My Head by Greg 77 Spokes Labine. If you have any questions or comments, plea...

This is the second documentary episode! In the first interview, I talk with Paul Bookman, the Chairman of The GLIDE Fund/Mark Bookman Foundation, about his son's film, Mark - A Call To Action . In the second interview, I talk with Kaileigh Coles, the director of Through My Eyes - An Artist's Re-Creation . If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com...

In this episode, I talk with 4 documentarians. In the first interview, I talk with Jenny Lee-Gilmore, who wrote, directed, and produced Little Miss Sleepy . It can be found on CBC Gem. In the second interview, I talk with Lionel, Sarah, and Paolo, who worked together to create the film, disABLEd . It can be found on Telus Storyhive. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison....

I celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with Autistic fantasy authors! The first interview is with local author Jenny Story. The second author is with Andrew Joseph White. The third interview is clips from last year with Ada Hoffman. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with three different snack companies. In the first interview, I talk with Bill from Happy Popcorn Company in Cornwall, Ontario. In the second interview, I talk with Angelica from Fueled by AF, a US based company. In the third interview, I talk with Bailey, the manager of Paper Planes cafe, which is in the Vancouver International Airport. If you have any questions or comment...

In the first interview, I talk with Serena Zena. In the second interview, I talk with Vincy Lim. In the third interview, I talk with Lux Gow-Habrich. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In the first interview, I talk with Mike McKinley and Niall McNeil about their new documentary, The Originals. In the second interview, I talk with Nick August Pena about his documentary, Tell You Love Me. If you have any comments or questions, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

I talk with local podcasters! In the first interview, I talk with Shawn Marsolais of the Limitless podcast, which you can find here: https://www.blindbeginnings.ca/limitless-podcast. In the second interview, I talk with Rob Mineault of the AT Banter podcast, which you can find here: https://atbanter.com/. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In the first interview, I talk with Courtney Bates-Hardy. In the second interview, I talk with Steffi Tad-y. In the last interview, I talk with Kim and Shiri of the Inclusion Services of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver about Roots and Wings Art show. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

In this episode, I talk with Andrea Cownden, the Accessibility Coordinator for the PuSh Festival, and both Chelsea and Callan from Neworld Theatre. If you have a question or comment, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

Last episode of 2024! In this episode, I talk with AE Best and Kyla Jamieson, both poets. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com.

This is my Annual Holiday Music Episode! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com. My playlist is: Christmas Dinner by Luc Picard Maybe This Christmas by Michael Buble and Carly Pearce White Christmas by George Ezra Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call by Bleachers Home by Blake Shelton featuring Michael Buble Merry Christmas, I Miss You by Alex Crichton...