Chapter 25 Conversation – Advocating for Change Through Personal Storytelling | Embracing Your Different Ability®
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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom reflect on Chapter 25 of Embracing Your Different Ability® and the power of personal storytelling as a catalyst for advocacy and change. Katey shares how speaking at her great aunt Lynn’s celebration of life shaped her confidence as a speaker and reaffirmed her purpose as an advocate.
They discuss stepping outside comfort zones, the impact of encouragement from educators, and why sharing personal experiences can open doors, build connection, and inspire others. Katey also highlights the importance of family support, bringing her parents on stage, and how storytelling continues to play a central role in her advocacy work today.
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