Access Denied

In this conversation, Jessica Ping and Emma Butler reconnect after three years, reflecting on their past collaboration and discussing Emma's journey as a young female founder of Liberare, a brand focused on creating adaptive bras and underwear for women with disabilities. They explore the challenges of navigating the fashion industry, the importance of community support, and the impact of rejectio...

In this conversation, Jesse Crosson shares his transformative journey from incarceration to becoming a prominent voice for criminal justice reform. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of social media in his reinvention, and the challenges of navigating life after prison. Jesse emphasizes the significance of community, the impact of education, and the necessity of overcoming imposte...

In this conversation, Jessica and Brooke discuss the power of podcasting and storytelling, the importance of creating a safe space for vulnerable conversations, and the impact of internalized ableism on dating and self-worth. They emphasize the need for representation and diversity in media, challenge societal norms and stereotypes, and encourage individuals to be picky and go after what they want...

In today's episode, Sarah Regensburger, a vegan fashion designer, shares her journey and the challenges she faced in the fashion industry. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to your values and breaking the norms in fashion. Sarah's brand focuses on inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. She discusses the significance of rejection and redirection in her career. Moving to London with...

In today's episode, host Jessica Jordan Ping interviews Autumn Breon, a full-time artist based in Los Angeles. The conversation touches on the importance of access to abortion and reproductive health, the barriers faced by marginalized communities, and the power of storytelling and data in creating awareness and change. Autumn discusses how she utilized a negative experience of being told she coul...

On today's episode of Access Denied, I am joined by Rachel Bender. Rachel is a content creator who shares her life as a disabled and chronically ill nursing student. In this engaging conversation, Rachel Bender and host, Jessica Jordan share their journeys as young advocates for the disability community. They both discuss what it was like growing up with a disability in the US Education System. Th...

On today's episode of Access Denied, I am joined by Haley Lickstein. Haley is a democratic strategist and political influencer focused on empowering young people, especially young women, to use their voices and educate young people on the fight for reproductive justice. In this conversation, Jessica Ping and Haley Lickstein discuss the intersection of politics, personal experiences, and the role o...

A Disabled Icon - also known as Samantha Jade Duran, joins host Jessica Jordan Ping in today's episode of Access Denied. In this conversation, Sam and Jessica discuss their journeys of self-acceptance and empowerment. They share their experience of growing up with disabilities and the challenges they faced, including bullying and the pressure to hide their differences. Samantha also talks about he...

The Flirt Coach, Benjamin Camras, joins Jessica in today's episode of Access Denied. Jessica and Benjamin discuss the importance of connection and relationships, both with others and with oneself. Benjamin emphasizes the role of fear in pursuing one's passions and the need to transcend it. He also addresses the external barriers, such as comparison and tech challenges, that can hinder personal gro...

Jessica Jordan is joined by Semo (he/him) in this first-ever episode of Access Denied. Semo is a dedicated YouTuber with over 10 years of experience in the creator economy. Together, Jessica and Semo discuss their experiences at Vidcon, a popular convention for content creators, how to stay present in an online world, and how to stay motivated when the algorithms seemingly work against you. This i...

Jessica Jordan is joined by Laura Mathias (she/her) in this first-ever episode of Access Denied. Laura Mathias is a visible difference campaigner. Since ‘coming out’ about her alopecia in 2020 - after two decades of hiding her hair loss - Laura has been raising awareness of the impact of living with a visible difference across UK and international media outlets. In addition to using her Instagram...