Spirit of Invincibility
Podcast

Stories of resilience, creativity, and the power of being invincible.

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Episode 1: Jillian Mercado, Redefining Representation in Fashion & Film

27 min runtime

Actress and model Jillian Mercado shares her journey through fashion, grief, identity, and advocacy as a queer disabled Latina. Her candor and fire reflect the legacies that shaped her — including her mother and Judy Heumann.

Episode 2: Oliver Scheier, Living Beyond Labels

27 min runtime

Oliver Scheier — a queer creative living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy — reflects on identity, courage, and leading with heart. A TEDx speaker and storyteller, he shares how rejecting labels, embracing authenticity, and expressing himself through fashion became his path to invincibility.

Episode 3: Lauren Ruotolo, Invincible From Day One

29 min runtime

In this intimate conversation, Lauren Ruotolo shares how resilience, innovation, and self-advocacy shaped her life — from childhood diagnoses to leading in media and disability advocacy. She offers a powerful glimpse into the mindset that fuels We Are Invincible.