Sometimes moving forward is all about realising that you’ve got the power to write your own narrative. 

This week you’ll hear stories about people facing down their own internal narratives that threaten to keep them quiet and small.  

Like a Preacher by Idayat Jinadu 

As a young girl, Idayat is scared to speak her mind. She stutters. But as she becomes an adult, she grows to realise her stutter isn’t an impediment, and that it’s time she claimed her voice, like a preacher. 

Produced by Idayat Jinadu. 

Sound design by Mel Bakewell

The Supervising Producer was Evana Ho. 

Ayla by Carey Scheer

This next story is from the amazing Purple Orange podcast that centers  narratives around people living with a disability. 

Ayla Regione spent years hiding her deafness, trying to “keep up”, and pushing through without asking for what she needed. When barriers got in her way, she blamed herself.

Produced by Carey Scheer 

And an extra special thanks to Ayla Regione for sharing their story.  

All The Best Credits

Host: Gabriella Accaria

Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 

Production Manager: Kwame Slusher

Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie

Theme Music composed by Shining Bird

Special shout-out to all our volunteers