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Podcast: Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast
Episode: From Preemie to Pioneer: The Miracle Pelayo Interview
Description: In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' host Alycia Anderson welcomes Miracle Pelayo, a dynamic actor, model, and fashion content creator redefining disability representation. Miracle shares her incredible journey, from being born a 23-week preemie with cerebral palsy to becoming UCI Irvine's first preemie survivor. She discusses her groundbreaking work, including voicing the first American Girl Doll with cerebral palsy and her advocacy for adaptive fashion. Miracle offers heartfelt advice to parents and children with disabilities, emphasizing resilience and confidence. The conversation also highlights the ongoing challenges and progress in authentic disability representation in Hollywood. Tune in...