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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 41 MIN

“You Can’t Hear the People Who Are Listening” with Gaelynn Lea

from Unapologetically Black Unicorns · host Keris Jän Myrick

Gaelynn Lea is a musician, author, public speaker, disability advocate and an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Gaelynn shares her journey as a violinist, the winner of a Tiny Desk Contest and writing her book “Wasn't Meant to Be Perfect.” They talk about representation, Medicaid and disability rights, and the powerful reminder that you may not always see the people whose lives are being changed by your work. Websites: Gaelynn Lea Music and Linktree and Substack   Instagram: @gaelynnlea YouTube:  @gaelynnlea Music:  Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Tidal   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: [email protected] Transcripts are available on Apple Podcasts.

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