Ep 16: She Lives Out Loud Everyday While Managing A Disability And Ignoring Skeptics MILFs Who Pivot podcast

Ep 16: She Lives Out Loud Everyday While Managing a Disability and Ignoring Skeptics

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This week in the guest chair, I spoke with Michelle Lee Steiner, educator, photographer, and founder of Michelle’s Mission, a blog and website dedicated to empowering those with and without disabilities.

In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of living with a learning disability, specifically Dyscalculia, from her early diagnosis in kindergarten through her educational challenges and triumphs. She discusses the importance of advocacy, self-acceptance, and finding her voice through writing and photography.
Key Takeaways

Writing about her disability and nature photography became healing experiences.
She faced skepticism about her ability to pursue higher education.
Advocating for herself led to academic success in college among many other accomplishments.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Early Life

03:04 Journey through School and Education

05:48 Overcoming Limitations and Pursuing Dreams

08:58 Supportive Relationships and Travel

11:44 The Healing Power of Writing and Photography

14:49 The Blog and Finding Joy in Passion

18:42 Traveling and Self-Care

19:42 Strawberry Round: Quick Questions

21:34 Final Words of Encouragement

Links Mentioned:

Michelle’s Website: www.mrsmichellesmission.com

Michelle’s FB Page: @Michelle Steiner

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Music Credit: The Hip Hop Lo Fi by Electromaria via Audio Jungle: https://audiojungle.net/item/the-hiphop-lo-fi/52341474

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Writing about her disability and nature photography became healing experiences.
She faced skepticism about her ability to pursue higher education.
Advocating for herself led to academic success in college among many other accomplishments.