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Guests:
Jess Westman is a 25-year-old actor, disability activist, writer/composer, comedian, and human person (in that order). Having grown up onstage, Jess took the leap from West Texas to New York City in 2021 to pursue a professional career in the arts. Today, Westman is involved with Second City Improv, the Grammy-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle, and hosts the all-new comedy podcast, "This Podcast Just Might Change Your Life," streaming everywhere on March 31st. He also has many musical projects in-the-works, including "muscular dystrophy love letter," "Wheels: An Original Musical," and "Happenstance," his debut and upcoming musical comedy album.
Connect with Jess:
- Website & Blog: https://jesswestman.com/
- Instagram(s): @jess_westman (https://www.instagram.com/jess_westman),
- @wheelsmusical (https://www.instagram.com/wheelsmusical/)
- @tpjmcyl (https://www.instagram.com/tpjmcyl/)
- TikTok: @JessWestman (https://www.tiktok.com/@jesswestman)
- YouTube: @JessWestman (https://youtube.com/@jesswestman?si=jaf13lbTTPUbY6cZ)
- Twitter/X: @JessWestman (https://x.com/JessWestman/)
Mindy Henderson is MDA’s Vice President of Disability Outreach & Empowerment, Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media, and the host of this podcast. She was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, type 2 when she was 15 months old and has been a life-long partner to MDA. Mindy is also a motivational speaker and a writer, and author of the book, The Truth About Things That Suck.
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