AwareNow™: The Official Podcast for Causes

Featured in 'The Envision Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: Roie Shpigler Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Envision Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Sonja Montiel Music by: IamDayLight Produced by: AwareNow Media

Christopher Brennan is the project manager of AWARE (Adults With Autism Recycling Electronics). This program is operated by Comprenew, a company that strives to protect businesses, people and the environment from the threat of improperly disposed electronic devices, while fostering job readiness and computer literacy among at-risk populations in our community. As a person living with autism, Chris...

Andrew Douglass is the Co-Founder and CEO of Innovision, a live & virtual event and experiential marketing agency. He has worked with global and national mega-events, brand activation and major sporting events for the past 30 years, including the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. In 2016, he founded Parallel, a disability lifestyle brand which champions ‘no limits living’ and aims to enabl...

Barbara Anderson is the Executive Director of Art On The Ave NYC, a community-based nonprofit organization founded by school teachers in the summer of 2020. Dedicated to the elevation of local artists and the revitalization of neighborhoods, Art on the Ave uses both vacant storefronts and existing businesses to create street-facing exhibitions for all to enjoy. This feature is published in 'Th...

Ian Brock is the founder of Dream Hustle Code, a nonprofit that empowers black and brown youth with the tools needed to become producers of new technology, and not just be consumers. With programming that’s grown to include after-school coding leagues, tours to Silicon Valley and virtual tech field trips, the goal of Dream Hustle Code is to close the wealth and opportunity gaps that exist in under...

Lacy Nicole is a survivor & childhood trauma expert who has created Shame to Sparkle Foundation that focuses on advocacy & mental health resources, specifically in the space of trauma & PTSD for those in need. After being diagnosed with several autoimmune diseases & infertility due to endometriosis, Lacy decided to shift her perspective to help others who are combating shame. This...

Taylor Rau's journey is a powerful testament to resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity. After losing her sight, Taylor has navigated numerous challenges, transforming her perspective on life and reshaping her goals and aspirations. Through the use of innovative technologies and tools, she continues to thrive, advocating for greater accessibility and social inclusion for individuals...

Adam Morse is the world’s first award-winning blind filmmaker. Adam lost most of his eyesight at the age of 19 when he was diagnosed with an incurable mitochondrial disease called LHON. Since then, Adam has gone against all odds to break barriers in the entertainment business by becoming an industry trailblazer for other differently-abled artists. Adam feeds off his peripheral vision as well as hi...

Since our last conversation in 2022, Lisa Bowman has been navigating the aftermath of workplace harassment, culminating in her book ‘Harasshole’. Reflecting on her journey, Lisa sheds light on the legal process involved in seeking justice against employers. Finally obtaining the right to sue after four years, Lisa shares her experiences and offers advice to those facing similar challenges, while c...

Trigger Warning: This interview contains content about human trafficking, sexual assault and the adult entertainment industry. Leyna Danelle's journey through the intricate web of sex trafficking unveils a stark reality often concealed by stereotypes. From the unexpected faces of traffickers to the multifaceted personas of sex workers, Leyna's narrative challenges preconceptions. As she sh...

Nicole Pedra defies the limitations of multiple sclerosis (MS) while embracing an array of roles, from coach to model and actress. Despite her diagnosis at the tender age of 10, Nicole navigates the challenges of her condition with resilience and grace, offering insights into how she continues to pursue her passions in the entertainment industry. Through her experiences living with MS for 26 years...

Featured in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Dena Kuehl Music by: Ardie Son Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Deborah Weed Music by: Chris Mason Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written by: Sonja Montiel & Joy Mueller Blanchard Narrated by: Sonja Montiel Music by: Simon Wester Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: DaniHaDani Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Burt Kempner Music by: Caleb Etheridge Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ). Written & Narrated by: Joel Cartner Music by: Kevin Graham Produced by: AwareNow Media

Dr. Patricia Wright has dedicated her career to ensuring individuals with autism have access to effective services and supports that lead to more joyful, meaningful lives. Passionate about education and advocacy, she’s worked tirelessly to make the world a more inclusive place for autistic individuals and the communities that support them. Through her current role as Executive Director at Proof Po...

Join Aaron Baker as he goes 'Off Road' with a series of exclusive interviews and personal stories that he shares on his journey to transform adversity into adventure. Episode 1: 'Rise Together' Featuring: Laquita Dian Interviewed by: Aaron Baker Music by: Romeo Supported by: Artists For Trauma Produced by: AwareNow Media Published in: 'The Vivid Edition' of AwareNow Magazin...

Novi Brown is a talented actress known for her role in ‘Sistas’ and a passionate advocate for black excellence both on and off the stage. In this interview at the Global Black Impact Summit presented by the Black Impact Foundation, she shares her perspective on authentic representation, her role as a director and producer, and her vision for a more inclusive entertainment industry that unites the...

Based in New York City, Teddy Cosmo has been releasing music since 2017. Originally working under the name The Sadsaps, Teddy Cosmo has been pushing the envelope of representation for disabled musicians since high school. Born with Cerebral Palsy, playing guitar didn't come easy for the musician, but after years of practice, Teddy has developed a unique playing style that works with the tremor...

Marisa Hamamoto, a pioneering dancer recognized by People Magazine as one of the "Women Changing the World," and hailed by InStyle Magazine as part of the "Badass 50", is an award-winning Transformational Movement Artist, Speaker, and Changemaker. Her journey, marked by challenges such as rejection in dance due to her body, navigating identity as Japanese American, and overcomi...

Kimberly Quinn is an actress, writer, producer and director. Beyond her captivating performances on screen, Kimberly is deeply committed to her personal wellness journey. She devotes time both in the morning and evening to nurture her well being through her personal meditation practice. A dedicated vegan, she is clear about setting intentions and prioritizes self reflection, allowing her to cultiv...

Kam Redlawsk is a testament to the power of perseverance and the beauty of embracing one's unique journey. A wanderer by nature, she traverses the world, soaking in its diversity, and infusing its essence into her art that vividly portrays her experiences, her struggles, and her triumphs. Beneath the surface of her vibrant creations lies a poignant truth—a truth shaped by the relentless grasp...