Nila Morton is a graduate of  Howard University where she earned her Masters in Social Work  and a passionate disability advocate born with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, a rare condition that requires her to use a wheelchair. Her advocacy work focuses on challenging ableism and promoting inclusivity within the disability community. In this episode, Nila opens up about the struggles of fighting for accountability in accessibility for disabled people on campus, in the professional world, and their personal lives.

Where to Find Nila

Instagram: @nilanmorton

 

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We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go here if you're interested in learning more or applying.

Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE. 

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Our Production Team

Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard

Director of Podcast & Digital Content: Ellice Ellis

Producer: Tyree Rush & Ndeye Thioubou

 

Nila Morton is a graduate of&nbsp; Howard University where she earned her Masters in Social Work&nbsp; and a passionate disability advocate born with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, a rare condition that requires her to use a wheelchair. Her advocacy work focuses on challenging ableism and promoting inclusivity within the disability community. In this episode, Nila opens up about the struggles of fighting for accountability in accessibility for disabled people on campus, in the professional world, and their personal lives.
Where to Find Nila
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nilanmorton/?hl=en">@nilanmorton</a>
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Make sure to follow us on social media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tbguniversity/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tbguniversity">TikTok</a>
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We're building our TBGU Advisory Council and are looking for some amazing young women to join us! The Advisory Council will be made up of traditionally college-aged young Black women (18-23) who are passionate about shaping conversations around mental health and the experiences of this community. This group will be instrumental in helping to develop content for the TBGU podcast and social media channels. Please go&nbsp;<a href="https://therapy-for-black-girls.homerun.co/tbg-advisory-council-member/en">here</a>&nbsp;if you're interested in learning more or applying.
Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note&nbsp;<a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">HERE</a>.&nbsp;
Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/">HERE</a>.&nbsp;
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Our Production Team
Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford &amp; Maya Cole Howard
Director of Podcast &amp; Digital Content: Ellice Ellis
Producer: Tyree Rush &amp; Ndeye Thioubou
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The Therapy for Black Girls podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.

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