Crippled by Culture

Being a Vocalist w/ Durand Bernarr

Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disabled and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community. Today I would like to thank Josh Rettig for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability and being a vocalist. Guest bio: With a sound that has been coined as "Gangster Musical Theatre" by Qveen Herby, Durand Bernarr is one-part Little Richard, one-part Rick James, plus a heavy dash of powerhouse vocals & witty lyrical storytelling. The result is uniquely Durand - your favorite singer’s favorite singer! In 2020, Durand made huge waves with his self-titled album DUR&, which debuted at the #1 spot on the Apple Music R&B charts. Featuring collaborations with the likes of Ari Lennox, KAYTRANADA, Anna Wise, & bassist, “Buddah” Foster Jr., DUR& is as playful, witty & sonically imaginative as it is packed with infectious hooks and just plain GOOD singing. FOLLOW DURAND https://www.instagram.com/durandbernarr/ https://soundcloud.com/durandbernarr https://www.facebook.com/DurandBernarr/ https://www.tiktok.com/@durandbernarr Sean's links: https://linktr.ee/authorseangold

Disability and Writing w/ Jennifer Gasner

Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disabled and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community. Today I would like to thank Terry Briscoe for being my Voice Transcriber in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability and writing. GUEST BIO: Jennifer is a member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association, where she was member of the month in September, 2023. Her writing has been published in Shaking the Tree, volumes 3 and 4 and in Six Feet Apart..In the Time of Corona. Her debut memoir “My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis” was published on September 7, 2023 and is an Amazon Best Seller, received Honorable Mention in Biography/Autobiography category at the Hollywood Book Festival, is a Notable 100 Book in the 2023 Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Competition, and won a Gold Book Award from Literary Titan. She is Author of the Month for April 2024 at San Diego Central Library and won a Red Ribbon from The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. FOLLOW JENNIFER www.instagram.com/jennygwriter www.jennygasner.com Sean's links: https://linktr.ee/authorseangold

Advocating Through Literacy w/ Tylia Flores

Today I would like to thank Jonathan Moore for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability and advocating through literacy. GUEST BIO: Tylia L. Flores is a twenty-seven-year-old born with Spastic Cerebral Palsy. Despite her condition that affects her mobility, she does not allow it to affect her will and determination to make a difference in the world. Through her many life challenges and obstacles, she discovered her passion for writing. Tylia’s goal in life is to share her stories with the world. In doing so, she hopes to help others with disabilities realize that they, too, have the potential to make their dreams come true. Previously, Tylia was nominated to Diversability's list of the most influential Disability Impacts of 2022. Tylia is not only an author. She's a radio show personality and disability activist. FOLLOW TYLIA: https://tyliaflores.com https://www.tiktok.com/@tylialflores https://www.instagram.com/stomping_on_cp_with_tylia/ https://www.instagram.com/tylia_l_flores/ https://www.instagram.com/stompersinlovepodcast/

Ableism Within Nonprofits w/ Emma Farley

Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disabled and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community. Today I would like to thank Jonathan Moore for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability and ableism within nonprofits. Guest bio: Emma Farley is a 30 year old woman based in Brooklyn who is a wheelchair user with a form of muscular dystrophy. She’s currently enrolled in the Disability Studies program at CUNY, and host of a podcast called Unsilent set to be launched in early 2024 where she will take an intersectional approach to discussing disability related topics with guests. FOLLOW EMMA: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-farley/ Sean's links: https://linktr.ee/authorseangold

Disability and Advocacy w/ Laura Andert

Today I would like to thank Jonathan Moore for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability, media representation and Humor GUEST BIO: Laura is 33 years old and was born with cerebral palsy. When entering adulthood, she knew that it was ultimately up to her to create the future she'd see fit for herself. So, she began persevering and advocating. Laura made sure her needs and desires were addressed and they became true. With perseverance and self-advocating mindset under her belt, she soon discovered her passion to one day be able to help individuals like her accomplish chasing after the things they'd see fit for themselves. If it wasn’t for her being determined and really speaking up for the things she wanted, Laura’s life would look completely different. Her infamous quote is: "You are the Creator of your own future! No one else will do it for you!" FestAbility: https://www.festability.org/ [https://www.festability.org/] FOLLOW LAURA: https://www.instagram.com/andert_laura/ [https://www.instagram.com/andert_laura/] https://linktr.ee/lauraandert [https://linktr.ee/lauraandert] Sean's links:  https://linktr.ee/authorseangold [https://linktr.ee/authorseangold]