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S1E4 Living Life with Joyful Grit_ Zach Anner _ Stronger Together_01

S1E4 Living Life with Joyful Grit_ Zach Anner _ Stronger Together_01

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Join hosts Marc and Matt on "Stronger Together with Marc and Matt" as they welcome special guest Zach Anner - writer, comedian, and disability advocate! In this inspiring conversation, Zach shares his journey from winning Oprah's reality show competition to becoming a successful TV writer and YouTube sensation.

Zach opens up about using humor to navigate life with cerebral palsy, his viral "Rainbow Bagel" video that highlighted accessibility challenges in NYC, and his exciting new projects including writing an action movie featuring a lead character who uses a wheelchair.

The trio discusses the importance of community support, advocating for accessibility, and changing society's perception of disability. Zach's perspective on "joyful grit" and his message that "if you see a person, be a person" offers valuable insights for everyone, regardless of ability.

Don't miss this authentic, humorous, and powerful conversation about living life to the fullest and making the world more accessible for all!

🔗 Connect with Zach: Check out Zach's podcast: Answer for It Watch Zach's Rainbow Bagel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhpUJRGrZgc

🔗 Connect with Marc & Matt: M.A.R.C. Network: https://marcnetwork.world United Spinal: https://unitedspinal.org #zachanner #disabilityadvocate #cerebralpalsy

📋 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction and welcome 03:00 - Zach's background and journey with cerebral palsy 06:45 - Recent marriage and life changes 12:20 - The Rainbow Bagel video clip 21:30 - Using humor to navigate challenges 29:45 - Changing perspectives on disability 35:00 - Creating accessible spaces benefits everyone 42:15 - Accessible RVs and travel opportunities 50:20 - Zach's current projects and writing career 56:30 - Final thoughts and community support
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