EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 41 MIN
S2E10 Storytelling with a Purpose: How Tre Burge is Making Waves
from Narcolepsy Navigators Podcast · host Kerly Bwoga
Leave a review! Summary️ What if the world saw narcolepsy for what it truly is?Meet Tre Burge, an educator, designer, and fierce narcolepsy advocate, as he takes us through his journey of living with Narcolepsy Type 1. Diagnosed at 18, Tre quickly realized the lack of awareness, representation, and resources surrounding sleep disorders—especially in Black and Brown communities.In this episode, Tre shares how he turned his experience into a mission: from launching Wake Up Entertainment, a creative hub for sleep disorder advocacy, to using social media, fashion, and media storytelling to reshape public perceptions. His passion for authentic representation in film, TV, and online spaces is breaking barriers and sparking conversations worldwide.Join us for a raw, powerful conversation about creativity, resilience, and the urgent need for accurate narcolepsy awareness. Listen now!Chapters(00:10) Narcolepsy Advocacy Through Personal Journey(10:51) Creative Representation in Media for Narcolepsy(24:54) Narcolepsy Advocacy and Representation in Media(34:01) Building Awareness Through CreativitySubscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.Follow and support Tre Burges:Website: https://rb.gy/bq70mr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hefallsasleepshop/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hefallsasleep?lang=en Follow and support Narcolepsy Navigators:OFFICIAL WEBSITE GUYS >>>>>>> www.napsforlife.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsynavigatorspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Narcolepsy-Navigators/61558638497300/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/narcolepsy-navigators-podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@narcolepsynavigators Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NarcolepsyNavigatorsPodcast ***If you find these symptoms relatable, please seek medical advice.*** Support the showSubscribe for more inspiring episodes, share to raise awareness, and join the conversation by sharing your experiences.Follow and support Narcolepsy Navigators:www.napsforlife.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/narcolepsynavigatorspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Narcolepsy-Navigators/61558638497300/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/narcolepsy-navigators-podcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@narcolepsynavigatorsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@NarcolepsyNavigatorsPodcast ***If you find these symptoms relatable, please seek medical advice.***
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Leave a review! Summary ️ What if the world saw narcolepsy for what it truly is? Meet Tre Burge, an educator, designer, and fierce narcolepsy advocate, as he takes us through his journey of living with Narcolepsy Type 1. Diagnosed at 18, Tre quickly realized the lack of awareness, representation, and resources surrounding sleep disorders—especially in Black and Brown communities. In this episode, Tre shares how he turned his experience into a missio...
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