parents, the public, and it doesn’t seem like there’s a lot of information or media directed exactly to the person with the disability. So my goal with this podcast is to make a podcast that talks specifically to those who have intellectual, developmental disabilities, such as Down's syndrome, autism, and anything that could cause an individual to struggle or cause someone to tick differently. I want to help them feel like they’re not alone and that there are people out there doing and achieving great things in their life so that they can take and learn from that example. That’s why I’ve brought on Mikayla Holmgren to introduce you to her and share with you what great things she has going on in her life, including .

Being interested in fashion from a young age 2:14
Some inspiration that influences Mikayla 4:07
Something Mikayla has had to learn 8:48
Miss USA in Minnesota 9:53
The supporters in her life 11:41
Advice she has held onto 14:33
What she’s working on right now 17:43
Being a good self advocate 19:10

“I’m the first woman [with Down’s syndrome] to do [a pageant], and I just want to do it because I love the stage, number one, and all that confidence is on that stage. I love to perform, so when I did Miss Amazing, I was the age of 20… I love doing pageants.” 10:11

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