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What It’s Really Like Being A Disabled Supermodel

In this episode of What It’s Really Like, I sit down with model, actress, and disability advocate Jillian Mercado to talk about growing up with immigrant parents, being misdiagnosed before finding out she actually had muscular dystrophy, and finding her way into an industry that had rarely made space for people like her. We talk about the Diesel campaign that went viral and launched Jillian’s modeling career, her work with major brands, breaking barriers in fashion and entertainment, and what authentic representation looks like both on and off screen. We also talk about being Latina in the media, the importance of seeing yourself represented, and Jillian’s experiences navigating an industry where disability and difference have historically been overlooked. Follow Jillian:Instagram: @jillianmercadoTikTok: @thejillianmercado LISTEN TO WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3blYuCo2n6CkXsEfu7o31e Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-its-really-like-with-molly-burke/id6798020654 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MollyBurkeOfficial Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b6328833-8f84-4a8f-a675-867c81a01538/what-it's-really-like-with-molly-burke iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-what-its-really-like-with-340307302 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What It’s Really Like Being Diagnosed with Autism After Being on Big Brother

Follow Molly on Socials: @MollyBurkeOfficial Pre-order my children's book, Eltie Takes the Lead! A heartwarming story inspired by the journey of a guide dog puppy, perfect for young readers who lov...

25 Syys 2h 2min

What It's Really Like Training a Guide Dog for a Blind Person

In this episode of What It's Really Like, I sit down with a professional guide dog trainer from Guide Dogs of America whose career path is anything but ordinary. Before training guide dogs, she worked...

18 Syys 1h 37min

What It's Really Like Being A Guide Dog Puppy Raiser

What It's Really Like Raising a Guide Dog Puppy for Guide Dogs of AmericaIn this episode of What It's Really Like, we sit down with a guide dog puppy raiser to talk about what it actually takes to rai...

11 Syys 1h 19min

What It's Really Like Building A DIY Empire Online from Your College Dorm

LaurDIY on Growing Up an Only Child, Turning Broke College Dorm Struggles into a DIY Empire, and Accidentally Going Viral In this episode of What It's Really Like, we sit down with LaurDIY (Lauren Ri...

4 Syys 1h 54min

What It’s Really Like Raising an Autistic Daughter as a Single Mom

What’s it really like raising an autistic child as a single mom? In this episode, I sit down with Christine Romeo, mom of Abbey Romeo from Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, for an honest conversation ab...

21 Elo 2h 2min

What It’s Really Like When your Disability is Someone’s Fetish

The What It’s Really Like podcast is now available on all major podcast platforms! If you love the show, please subscribe wherever you prefer to listen so you never miss a new episode. What’s it real...

14 Elo 1h 47min

What It's Really Like with Molly Burke Trailer

We're excited to announce, What It's Really Like with Molly Burke is officially available anywhere you watch your podcasts! New episodes come out every Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

7 Elo 3min