Phenomenal Disabilities With Tree Lowe

As a paraplegic, Ushonda Wilson has learned to adapt to life despite losing mobility. Although she works full-time and juggles other responsibilities, she did not give up on her media dreams. With Ushonda's passion for life, career, supportive network, and family, she demonstrates what she wants of others. Ushonda provides her direct approach to enjoying life since so many people forget to embrace...

Melissa Jennifer Gonzales is not only a non-binary actor/singer, but also someone of the autistic community and an advocate. There is a widespread misconception about autism because so many people do not know what it is. Melissa's goal is to increase people's understanding of autism. In today's uncertain times, Melissa finds advocating to be a continuous process, but their passion for it...

The story of Mean Dave's journey from addiction to sobriety is heartfelt and direct. He has found the right seasoning for his sobriety palette thanks to a supportive network group. He mixes stand-up comedy with straight-forward messages about a variety of life topics. Throughout his performance, he leaves his audience in stitches with every punch line he utters. From community advocacy to comedy s...

Nina G., is from the Northern California Bay Area. Despite having dyslexia and stuttering, she is an advocate for others proud and strong on her own terms. This talented woman strives to be heard on stage and is unapologetic about her disability. She has been in the industry for quite some time now, bringing joy to everyone's souls and filling them with humor. The most meaningful thing to take awa...

Diana Elizabeth Jordan is no newbie to the acting world, activism, and owning a business. In addition, she has not let her cerebral palsy hinder her career as an actress. Even as a child, she was involved in acting. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from California State University Long Beach. In addition to teaching acting, she has worked as an actress in theater, television, and film. Ad...

Marylin and Jayajothy "Jaya" Sliney are a family team who have navigated their own disabilities, personal life, career, and authentic happiness. In the Phenomenal Disabilities podcast, they give their insights about depression, suicide, and being present to enjoy what they have been given. In such a profound way, their stories will raise the bar on life for anyone. Depression, suicide, and other m...

The Phenomenal Disabilities team had the pleasure of sitting down with Jayajothy "Jaya" Sliney to discuss activism, career, education, and navigating their authentic self as disabled and LGBTQ individuals. Jaya has dealt with numerous experiences in life that have brought them here today. Yet, they've found a way to keep representing strength, power, leadership, growth, and beauty all in one. Thro...

Rewards come in many forms. Can we understand why they are important? How can we look at the aspect of rewards differently?