Inspirational Stories Joci Scott Cory Reeder Overcoming Challenges Disability Awareness in Hollywood

Live Your Dreams Podcast With Host Joe Gawalis and Chris Victor

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In this inspiring episode of the "Live Your Dreams" podcast with hosts Joe Gawalis and Chris Victor, join them as they dive into the captivating stories of two incredible individuals breaking barriers in the entertainment industry—actress, singer, and dancer Joci Scott, and award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter Cory Reeder.
Joci Scott, based in Los Angeles, has become a beacon of empowerment and resilience. Known for her role as Ariel in the short film "Smash or Pass," created for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, Joci shares her journey of becoming a paraplegic at the age of 20 due to a T12 spinal cord injury sustained during a small plane crash involving her family. Undeterred, Joci became a member of the Rollettes Los Angeles dance team in 2021, where she uses the power of dance to empower women with disabilities and build a supportive community. Recently married to her high school sweetheart in Cleveland, Ohio, Joci is a passionate advocate for disability representation in media, using her platform to bring dynamic stories to the screen.
Joining Joci is the visionary filmmaker Cory Reeder, recognized for his dedication to blending disability-inclusive storytelling with cinematic excellence. With an impressive portfolio featured in festivals worldwide and accumulating nearly a billion online views, Cory has been at the forefront of advocating for disability inclusion in the entertainment industry since 2015. Having collaborated with renowned artists like System of a Down, Korn, Seether, Hayley Kiyoko, and 5FDP, Cory's productions prioritize inclusive casts and crews. With seven award-winning short films, all featuring disabled lead characters, Cory continues to redefine Hollywood norms and pave the way for a more inclusive future.
In this episode, Joci and Cory share their personal journeys, discuss the challenges they've overcome, and shed light on the importance of disability representation in the media. Get ready for a conversation filled with resilience, creativity, and the power to inspire change. Don't miss the opportunity to be uplifted by the empowering stories of Joci Scott and Cory Reeder on the "Live Your Dreams" podcast.
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