Still Becoming Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of Still Becoming with Jazzy, Jazzy sits down with disability advocate, Employment Specialist, and one of her closest friends, Jessica Tambor, for an honest conversation about identity, community, advocacy, and living a full life beyond disability. Together, they reflect on co-founding Unity Without Limits, the importance of belonging, and the realities of navigating disability, mental health, employment, and independence. Jessica shares what resilience means to her, why joy and representation matter, and how advocacy has shaped her journey. This episode is a powerful reminder that disabled people deserve to be seen as whole individuals with dreams, passions, friendships, and a sense of purpose.

In this deeply honest and affirming episode of the Still Becoming Podcast, Jazzy and Drew sit down with Iceis Augustino for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, disability, neurodivergence, mental health, queer identity, advocacy, and the ongoing journey of becoming. Together, they explore what it means to exist beyond society’s labels, navigate life without shrinking yourself to fit others’ expectations, and embrace authenticity while protecting your peace. This episode is a reminder that disability and identity may shape our experiences, but they do not define the fullness of who we are. Through vulnerability, reflection, and hope, Iceis shares insights on resilience, community, storytelling, and the beauty of growing into yourself unapologetically.

In this episode of Still Becoming, we’re joined by Ceslie Martinico (Ces), an advocate and storyteller who shares her life to promote disability awareness and inclusion. Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Ces opens up about identity, faith, community, and the importance of living life fully.Her story is a powerful reminder that we are more than our circumstances and that every life holds purpose, joy, and meaning.

In this episode, we’re answering questions from our community and diving into topics that are both deeply personal and unexpectedly fun. We talk about what people assume is the hardest part of living with a disability versus what actually is, reflect on the questions we ask others (and how we’d answer them ourselves), and share the story of how we found each other and built something meaningful together.We also get into the lighter side of things, yes, we’re debating doors vs. wheels, and open up about what happens after the microphones turn off and the conversations keep going.This episode is raw, honest, a little chaotic, and fully us.If you’ve ever felt like you’re still figuring things out… still growing… still becoming, this one’s for you.

In this powerful episode of Still Becoming, we sit down with Kelly Berger and Avery Roberts, co-hosts of The Wheel Talk Podcast, for an honest and empowering conversation about living with congenital muscular dystrophy, embracing disability identity, and breaking through societal barriers.Together, we dive into the importance of authentic representation, the realities of navigating a world not built with accessibility in mind, and how personal experiences can evolve into bold advocacy. Kelly and Avery share what it means to use their voices to create change, build community, and ensure that disability stories are not only heard but valued.This episode is a reminder that becoming isn’t about shrinking to fit expectations; it’s about stepping fully into who you are and reshaping the world around you.If you’ve ever felt unseen or underestimated, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Still Becoming, Jazzy and Drew sit down with their first featured guest, Joi Kue, to talk about resilience, identity, and faith in the face of medical trauma. Joi shares her journey of growing up with hydrocephalus, navigating invisible challenges, and discovering what it means to keep becoming even through life’s most difficult moments. Together, they explore advocacy, community, and the courage it takes to keep moving forward even when it feels like you’re walking on water.Hope Survives website: https://hopesurvives.org/

In this Rare Disease Day special episode of Still Becoming, Jazzy and Drew have an honest conversation about what it means to build identity, confidence, and community while living with disability.For many people, the word rare feels distant. But for those living with a rare disease, it is part of everyday life filled with adaptation, advocacy, resilience, and moments of quiet strength that often go unseen.Together, Jazzy and Drew explore the difference between the life people see and the invisible work it takes to live it. They challenge common myths about disability, discuss the emotional and logistical realities behind accessibility, and reflect on how acceptance can lead to deeper confidence and self-understanding.Through personal stories and thoughtful reflection, this episode invites listeners to look beyond assumptions and consider how identity is shaped not only by diagnosis but also by the ongoing process of becoming.

What does it mean to grow when there’s no clear plan? In this episode of Still Becoming, we continue our conversation about grace by exploring what it looks like to become without a roadmap, without timelines, guarantees, or step-by-step instructions.We talk honestly about seasons when clarity is delayed, when growth feels quieter than progress, when awareness shows up before answers do.Jazzy, Steph, and Drew reflect on unlearning survival patterns, choosing presence over control, and learning that awareness isn’t a demand, it’s information. Sometimes becoming isn’t about building something new. Sometimes it’s about gently letting go of what no longer fits. If you’re in a season that feels unfinished, uncertain, or in-between, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of Still Becoming, we slow the conversation down and talk about something often missing from growth and healing spaces: grace.So many of us have been taught that becoming means fixing ourselves, constantly improving, or proving our progress. But what if growth didn’t have to be driven by pressure, shame, or perfection?Together, we reflect on what it means to grow without punishment—making room for rest, uncertainty, changing your mind, and honoring your limits. Jazzy shares a powerful moment from counseling that reshaped her understanding of healing: “You’re not broken. You don’t need to be fixed.” From there, the conversation deepens into a discussion of unlearning survival habits, holding faith with open hands, and choosing compassion over self-criticism.This episode is for anyone who feels behind, tired, or like they’re doing healing “wrong.”You’re not late. You’re not failing.You belong in the process, and grace gets to come with you.

In Episode 3 of Still Becoming, we go beneath the words that we shared in Episode 2 and into the stories that shaped them. Jazzy, Steph, and Drew reflect on the quiet experiences, unchosen expectations, and subtle turning points that led them into their current seasons of reclaiming, gentleness, and depth. Jazzy shares what it means to reclaim her voice after years of adapting to a world not built for disabled bodies; Steph opens up about exhaustion as an invitation to rest and self-compassion; and Drew explores how letting go of certainty made room for deeper faith and curiosity. Together, they name how survival, silence, unanswered questions, and overlooked needs can shape us just as much as significant life events, inviting listeners to reflect on what has shaped them and to remember that becoming doesn’t have to be rushed.

In this episode, we sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about growth, self-trust, and the quiet shifts that shape who we’re becoming, often without us even realizing it. Each host shares one word that defines their current season and reflects on how that word has changed the way they show up in relationships, in self-talk, and in everyday life.We talk about unlearning survival mode, letting go of the need to push or prove, and discovering what it means to move through life with more intention, gentleness, and depth. We explore how meaningful connection can grow when we slow down, how self-worth doesn’t have to be earned through exhaustion, and how reclaiming your voice and autonomy can be both powerful and tender.From gentleness to depth to reclaiming, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be loud to be real. Sometimes becoming looks like choosing yourself in small, consistent ways and allowing that to be enough.If you’re in a season of reflection, healing, or quiet transformation, this conversation is for you.

Still Becoming begins with an honest introduction to the heart of the podcast. In this first episode, the hosts share why this space exists, what still becoming means to them, and why growth doesn’t require having everything figured out.This episode is an invitation to show up as you are, embrace the season you’re in, and give yourself permission to grow without judgment. If you’re navigating change, asking big questions, or learning to be gentler with yourself, you’re in the right place.