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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 1H 46M

Traveling with Accessibility in Mind. Conversation with Phoenyx Powell

from Staring Down the Storm: Autism Advocacy in America · host Tabitha Zeigler

My friend Phoenyx Powell joins me to share her journey as an advocate for accessible travel, discussing her personal experiences with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and the impact of a traumatic brain injury. Phoenyx emphasizes the importance of pacing oneself while traveling, the need for disability awareness, and the significance of educating children about acceptance and differences. Through her story, Phoenix highlights the challenges but also the triumphs of living with a disability, the role of humor in coping, and the importance of open-mindedness in parenting. We both feel that there is a responsibility of the current generation to produce good in a complex world, and that travel and cultural immersion go a long way in fostering understanding and connection. This is a conversation about resilience and joy in navigating life's challenges, and paying it forward through advocacy.Find Phoenyx's info here:Website: https://phoenyxtravels.com/YouTube: @phoenyxtravelsInstagram: @phoenyxtravelsFacebook: @phoenyxtravelsTikTok: @phoenyxtravels⁠Pinterest: @phoenyxtravelsLinkedIn: @phoenyxpowellNew article: "Phoenyx Powell of Greenville, NC on Life, Lessons & Legacy" (Oct. 15, 2025) Contact Tabitha:[email protected]

My friend Phoenyx Powell joins me to share her journey as an advocate for accessible travel, discussing her personal experiences with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and the impact of a traumatic brain injury. Phoenyx emphasizes the importance of pacing oneself while traveling, the need for disability awareness, and the significance of educating children about acceptance and differences. Through her story, Phoenix highlights the challenges but also the triumphs of living with a disability, the role of humor in coping, and the importance of open-mindedness in parenting. We both feel that there is a responsibility of the current generation to produce good in a complex world, and that travel and cultural immersion go a long way in fostering understanding and connection. This is a conversation about resilience and joy in navigating life's challenges, and paying it forward through advocacy.Find Phoenyx's info here:Website: https://phoenyxtravels.com/YouTube: @phoenyxtravelsInstagram: @phoenyxtravelsFacebook: @phoenyxtravelsTikTok: @phoenyxtravels⁠Pinterest: @phoenyxtravelsLinkedIn: @phoenyxpowellNew article: "Phoenyx Powell of Greenville, NC on Life, Lessons & Legacy" (Oct. 15, 2025) Contact Tabitha:[email protected]

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