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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 40 MIN

Revisiting Stomping on Cerebral Palsy with Tylia

from The Human Journey: Your Story with David Hackett · host David Hackett

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. She discovered her passion for writing through her many life challenges and obstacles. 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. Tylia is not only an Amazon bestselling author. She’s a radio show personality and a disability activist.Tylia has written about disability-related topics for Yahoo Life, Your Tango, The Mighty, ReadUnwritten.com, Words Between Coasts Project, Wednesday, Spilwords, and Goble Thrive. Worth Living Among her other appearances are Disability on the Spectrum and Why I Was Afraid of SexualityPreviously, Tylia was nominated to the Diversabilities list of the most influential Disability Impacts of 2022.Furthermore, Tylia is a certified mental healthcare counselor through Seven cups Academy. Most of her certifications are related to helping mentally ill people cope with disabilitiesTylia also works for Write It Up Publishing as a sensitivity reader focusing on disability representation.Tylia was also a keynote speaker at 2020’s Cerebral Palsy Awareness Conference. She has also been a guest speaker at Northeastern State University Broken Arrow where she talks to college students about disability and inclusion in education. She has also been a guest speaker at Plantation Middle School, where she discussed inclusion and disability with classmates.Tylia is fully certified in Education for All: Disability, Diversity, and Inclusion through Cape Town University. She’s also certified in Understanding Diversity and Inclusion through Purdue University. She’s also certified in creative writing at the University of East Anglia.Tylia hosts the Stomping on Cerebral Palsy radio show with DJ Ty on Asheville FM with DJ Mouse during the Come on in the Kitchen segment once a month she also helps the staff behind the scenes, helps bring awareness to disability awareness and inclusion within the radio broadcasting industry.Tylia is also the Vice President of the Living with Cerebral Palsy Facebook group She manages the group and ensures that it is a safe space for people to share stories, ask questions, and find support. She also works to spread awareness about cerebral palsy and advocate for the rights of those with the condition.Tylia obtained her field ministry license, Lay Minister license, and Christian Officiant license through the Christian Leadership Institute. Through her writing and literature, she hopes to spread the word of God.In addition to her successful career as an author, Tylia is also the proud fiancé to a cerebral palsy activist and multiple times published poet of his poem “If I Had a Girlfriend.” Her dedication to supporting and uplifting others is admirable, and she is proud to stand alongside Cody A. McWhorther in his endeavors. Tylia’s fiancé, Cody A. McWhorther, is a talented poet who uses his platform to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and inspire others through his heartfelt words. His poem “If I Had a Girlfriend” has gained recognition for its touching portrayal of love and acceptance, earning him multiple publishing opportunities. Tylia’s commitment to love and her dedication to supporting her significant other’s passions are evident in their shared journey. Tylia cohosts a podcast for those with cerebral palsy with Cody called Palsy Power.The Previous Podcast is available in the archives, search through my previous Podcasts and it's simply calledStomping on Cerebral Palsy with TyliaFurther reading and how to support Tyliahttps://tyliaflores.com/Special Shout out to Ammie, I strongly suggest reading her books as mentioned enjoy Feline Warrior Part 1 and Part 2 out now.https://a.co/d/eN12sBg

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