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 for an inspiring story of overcoming incredible odds and championing inclusivity.

Pacing Through the Discussion

00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia

00:26 Meet Miracle Pelayo: A Trailblazer in Disability Representation

01:42 Miracle's Early Life and Overcoming Challenges

05:11 Navigating Education with Cerebral Palsy

10:08 Breaking Barriers in Acting and Representation

19:20 Fashion and Making Cerebral Palsy Beautiful

22:38 Miracle's Future Aspirations and Final Thoughts

23:16 Conclusion and Farewell

A Quote from Miracle Pelayo

“I ’ve learned it’s not just about me. It’s about who am I doing this for? Who is looking up to me? Who’s watching me? And, what can I do to make it more possible for them?"  ~ Miracle Pelayo

Defining Moments & Messages

💪 A Story of Survival

👶 From NICU to Mother’s Day: A Preemie's Journey

📚 Breaking Barriers in Education

🎬 A Breakthrough in Entertainment

👗 An Advocate for Inclusive Fashion

💃 Empowering Wheelchair Baddies: Confidence Through Fashion

🧸 Meet Lily, the First American Girl Doll with Cerebral Palsy

✨ Redefining Confidence: Making Cerebral Palsy Beautiful

🔥 Defining Moments of Determination

🚪 A Life-Changing Role in Representation

🎤 The Real Talk on Disability Representation in Hollywood

🔮 A Vision for the Future

Connect with Miracle Pelayo

Miracle’s Website | Instagram Profile | TikTok Account | Twitter/X Feed | Facebook Page⁠

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