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In this episode of 'Pushing Forward with Alycia,' Alycia Anderson interviews Sean Larkin, a neurodivergent advocate, musician, and champion of disability inclusion. Sean shares his journey of discovering and embracing his disabilities, the importance of advocacy, and how finding community through his company's Employee Network Groups transformed his life. He also discusses his music with the hand pan and how it has become a form of therapy for himself and others. This episode, aligning with the spirit of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD), is filled with wisdom, magic, and a call to action for continued advocacy and inclusion.
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00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Meet Sean Larkin: Advocate and Musician
02:11 Sean's Journey with Disability and Advocacy
07:43 Discovering Neurodivergence and Embracing Identity
12:02 The Power of Employee Network Groups
20:31 Reflecting on Disability Rights History
28:14 Sean's Musical Journey with the Hand Pan
34:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
A Quote from Sean
“ When you show up for someone else that is exploring that identity, one or two people not judging and sharing their experience, their strength, their hope can change lives.” ~ Sean Larkin
The Entrepreneurial Throughline
🤝 A Friendship Forged in Advocacy
🗣️ Defining Advocacy: Sean's Perspective
🔥 Turning Hardships into Purpose
🏢 The Role of Employee Network Groups
🎵 The Magic of Music
🚶♂️ Continuing the Journey Together
💌 A Message to Our Community
😣 Facing Discomfort: Disabled Activism Unveiled
💔 The Double Wound: Self-Forgiveness in Disability
🧠 Redefining Neurodiversity: Evolutionary Advantage or Modern Misfit?
🎶 How Music Became My Medicine
📚 Turning Challenges into Curriculum: An Inspiring Perspective
🌱 The Humbling Journey of Social Progress
🌟 Go Claim Your Good!
🤲 The Power of Support: Changing Lives Through Non-Judgmental Sharing
Connect with Sean Larkin
LinkedIn Profile | Sean’s Blog Neurodivergent Gnosis | Sean Handpan Radio | Sean's Album 'A Bridge From Here To Everywhere' on YouTube
Follow Up with Alycia
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