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August 18, 2023 81 mins

In this episode of Oddball Show, Jason Wright speaks with renowned Children's Book Author, Illustrator, and Vitiligo Advocate Lori Mitchell, celebrated for her book "Different Just Like Me."  Lori and Jason discuss candidly just what influenced  Lori to write this incredibly inspiring and groundbreaking book, and the effect it had on her family, her daughter April,  and the world in general.  A beautiful conversation on the power of gratitude and the gifts that come along with it, the resiliency of children, and what one inspired mother can do to empower her child to celebrate the differences that make us truly beautiful. Oddball Show is brought to you by Oddball Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit built to promote art and advocacy.

Lori's website:
https://www.differentjustlikeme.com/
Lori's Art:

photo credits include:  Brock Elbank 
https://www.mrelbank.com/

Learn more about Vitiligo:
https://globalvitiligofoundation.org/

Donate and learn more about Oddball Foundation:
https://oddballmagazine.com/the-oddball-foundation/







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