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In this episode of the Kindness Is Pod, host Kaitlin Johnstone sits down with the multi-talented Maysoon Zayid, a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. As a graduate of Arizona State University and a Princeton fellow, Maysoon's journey is as inspiring as it is diverse. From her role as co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival to her recent venture into authorship with her first graphic novel, "Shiny Misfits," Maysoon discusses the intersections of humor, advocacy, and storytelling. Join Kaitlin and Maysoon as they delve into the importance of representation, the power of community, and the ongoing fight for equality. Grab Maysoon's graphic novel Shiny Misfits at www.shinymisfits.com Quotes "I always joke that if there was an Olympics for oppression, I would win a gold medal because I'm Palestinian. I'm Muslim, I'm a woman of color, and divorced; I'm disabled; I'm from New Jersey." "Do what you can do. Some people cannot donate to support feeding children, and Kind Cotton is feeding the minds of local children." "True kindness, are you ready? is cats." "The whole point being, that's not why I'm doing it. And I think that it was really fun writing a disabled character who had friends, not because they were told to be her friend or they were gonna get a Game Boy, but because you either wanted to be her best friend or you're terrified of her." "To do nothing and say, 'It's not my business,' that is where you've lost your humanity." "The majority of people just love the book. They think it's funny. They're like, 'I see myself in this character, that character.'" "I absolutely hate the way disabled characters, whether it's more invisible or neurological or mobility, the way that we are shown in media, not just children's media, all media." "If you love comic books and you've never given two hoots about politics or Muslims or anything, you're gonna love this book." Connect with us on social media: Kind Cotton Instagram Kind Cotton TikTok Full Transcript: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2247/9287/files/Kindness_Is_Podcast_with_Maysoon_2024-04-03_09_15_GMT-4_-_Transcript.docx?v=1713106953

What would you do if your historic talent show performance was upstaged by GASP your crush!? And further what would you do if your "crush" then started telling people he saved you because of your disability!? This is the premise for the fantastic book 'Shiny Misfits' writen by Maysoon Zayid. Maysoon joins the podcast today to share the background on writing this particular book and emphasizes the continued importantance of representation in children's books. Enjoy! About Maysoon Zayid Maysoon Zayid is a comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate. She is a graduate of Arizona State University and a Princeton Fellow. Maysoon is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival and The Muslim Funny Fest. She was a full-time On Air Contributor to Countdown with Keith Olbermann and a columnist for The Daily Beast. She has appeared on 60 Minutes, CNN, ABC News, and Oprah Winfrey Networks. Maysoon had the most viewed TED Talk of 2014 and was thrilled to collaborate with Huda Beauty. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has sold out top New York clubs and has toured extensively at home and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour and The Together Live Tour. Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don't Mess With the Zohan and has written for Glamour magazine. She limped in New York Fashion Week and is a recurring character on General Hospital. She is the author of the best-selling memoir Find Another Dream and is collaborating with Scholastic on her debut comic book Shiny Misfits. About 'Shiny Misfits' A sparkling story about friendship, fame, and fighting to write your own narrative, SHINY MISFITS spotlights Bay Ann, a young Arab American Muslim girl with two tap shoes and a dream of the stage who, despite her awe-inspiring routine is reduced to her disability—cerebral palsy—after her wobble on stage goes viral. Bay Ann refuses to have her talent cast aside and teams up with her best friends to take her power back… while getting into a few capers along the way. Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload. With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale) Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life! At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care. Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcas

I used a wordplay about delivering jokes. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about understanding disabilities and his cerebral palsy. Next, I talked about comedian, actress and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid. She did a TED Talk in 2014, “I got 99 problems… palsy is just one.” In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the healing rituals of Maysoon discussed at TED. I also talked about some of the common disability labels people get tagged with. Episode resources Whether you know it or not, when you leave one of my shows, you have a different understanding... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/josh_blue_1183220 I got 99 problems... palsy is just one | Maysoon Zayid https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLIB0Z1GcbA Maysoon - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maysoon - Maysoon Zayid https://maysoon.com/ Maysoon Zayid: Should Humor Make Us Uncomfortable? : NPR https://www.npr.org/2017/03/24/520942616/maysoon-zayid-should-humor-make-us-uncomfortable I got 99 problems…palsy is just one | Easterseals Blog https://blog.easterseals.com/i-got-99-problems-palsy-is-just-one/ Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com/blog/celebrating-national-cerebral-palsy-awareness-month-2022/ THE Cerebral Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/110869288937879 Rob Targos (@RobTargos) / Twitter https://twitter.com/RobTargos LinkedIn / Rob Targos https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtargos/

This week's guest is none other than Lauren's favourite (favourite human, favourite handbag designer, favourite badass comedian...) Eman El-Husseini . Eman speaks openly and hilariously and is real with us about the not-so-easy parts of coming out. Eman is a proud Palestinian, Muslim woman and speaks on her experiences coming out to her family, friends and fellow comedians. Eman is a comedian, podcast host and half of The El-Salomons - a love story of her and her wife Jess Salomon. Eman is joined by her mentor and friend Maysoon Zayid . Maysoon is an actress, comedian and disability advocate. Maysoon is the co-founder of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival where Eman and Maysoon met and have worked together many times. Their friendship is funny, honest and empowering. We are incredibly grateful for Eman sitting down to talk on the podcast. Eman is a role model and friend to Lauren, and having her on the podcast is a dream come true. *please note that Maysoon had to leave early as she is so popular so the ending might sound like we ignored her but we didn't we swear!!!! :) mail us: mydadstolemylimelight@gmail.com Follow the pod: Twitter / Instagram Creator/Producer/Host: Lauren Deborah Twitter / Instagram Writer/Audio Producer: Thomas Quirk Twitter / Instagram Art: Raphë Music: Shawn Kangro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maysoon Zayid is an actress, comedian, writer, and disability advocate. She is the co-founder/co-executive producer of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival, The Muslim Funny Fest, and has one of the most viewed TedTalks, with over 11 million views. As a professional comedian, Maysoon has performed in top New York clubs and has toured extensively in the US and abroad. She was a headliner on the Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour, and The Muslims Are Coming Tour . Maysoon appeared alongside Adam Sandler in You Don’t Mess with the Zohan and has written for VICE. She walked in New York Fashion Week, tap-danced on Broadway, written a best-selling memoir called ‘Find Another Dream,’ and is proud to be an ambassador for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation. →IN THIS EPISODE… Joe talks with Maysoon about her incredible entertainment career. Born with cerebral palsy, her journey to the stage has been a unique one. She has achieved every goal she has set for herself, including being a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, TED Talk superstar, a reoccurring role on General Hospital, a proud cat mom, and an advocate for people with disabilities. And yet, with all she has achieved, she is still setting goals and has so much she has yet to accomplish. 🔍 Breakdown with Maysoon Zayid: Chapter 1 (0:00​) Introducing Maysoon Zayid Joe introduces Maysoon. Chapter 2 (2:32) Find another dream Maysoon took some advice to find another dream in a completely different direction. Maysoon never let anything stand in her way. Chapter 3 (5:04​) Inspirational for all the right reasons Don’t be inspired by Maysoon because she is disabled, be inspired because she is a Stand-Up Comedian who sells out theaters, a best-selling author, and an actress on General Hospital. Chapter 4 (6:26) Life goals Maysoon was a born performer. She always knew she wanted to be on TV or Broadway, and she never let her disability define her or block any of her dreams. Chapter 5 (8:21) Road to comedy It was in stand-up comedy that Maysoon found her home. After graduating from Arizona State, she started auditioning for acting roles and didn’t get any callbacks. Where she ended up finding people that she identified with was in Stand-Up Comedy. Chapter 6 (10:56) Current projects Maysoon shares all of her current projects, ranging from virtual comedy shows to teaching a class at an Ivy League College. Chapter 7 (​13:08) The American Dream Something people may not consider is the struggles of immigrants from refugee camps. Maysoon has the perspective of knowing a life that does not afford necessary privileges while living in Sudan. Chapter 8 (​18:54) Speed Round of Questions Joe asks Maysoon some rapid-fire questions from favorite actors to her thoughts on her TEDx Talk, which has over 11 million views. Chapter 9 (23:44) Only you can define you The best advice Maysoon has for you is to be who you want to be and not to let anyone else tell you who you should be. Chapter 10 (25:22) Wrap-Up Final thoughts from Joe. Material Referenced in this interview: → Find Another Dream ! By Maysoon Zayid → I got 99 problems (TEDx video) → The Teddy Bear Habit by James Collier 📞 Connect with Maysoon →https://maysoon.com/ →https://maysoon.com/beyonce-the-cat/ →https://www.facebook.com/maysoonzayid/ →https://twitter.com/maysoonzayid →https://www.instagram.com/maysoonzayid/ 👊 To learn more about Not Almost There by visiting this link → Not Almost There http://notalmostthere.com/ ​ Connect with Joe on social here: →Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joe_chura/ ​ →Facebook https://www.facebook.com/notalmostthere/ ​ →Twitter http://twitter.com/joechura

WE LOVE MAYSOON! GH viewers know MAYSOON ZAYID as Zahra, Shiloh's laywer, but the world knows her as a comedian, TED Talk superstar, proud cat mom, and advocate for people with disabilities. Born with cerebral palsy, her journey to GH is a unique one, and we were so thrilled to get to know her better, share her story with our listeners, and LAUGH...A LOT. This week's episode of That's Awesome is brought to you by: BEST FIENDS This 5-star rated mobile puzzle game is a must play! Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That's FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! and FAB FIT FUN! Treat yourself, or someone else awesome, with a seasonal subscription box with full-size beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products. Use coupon code "THATSAWESOME" for $10 off your first box (that's $39.99 for a box worth over $200!) at fabfitfun.com #fabfitfunpartner For everything Steve and Bradford go to StoneColdandtheJackal.com

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Episode 6 of Spilling Chai coming to you direct from Washington, DC where I have been quarantining in my home with my husband, our two young girls, and our two not-so-young Persian cats. I try to stay focused on how lucky we are-- that in the middle of a global pandemic we are home, safe, together, have food, and even though we can’t see them, we are surrounded by dear neighbors and old friends. Staying grateful and bringing myself back to the present, really helps me fight the urge to just run away from my kids and find the nearest, tallest building to jump off of. But something else that has been giving me hope and keeping me afloat is resilience-- the resilience of people, of local businesses, and communities. Something I learned from my parents, and something I really admire about my husband, is the ability to pivot-- pivot when life throws you a curveball, adapt, survive.

The importance in visibility and being seen goes beyond simple imagery. It’s about bridging the gap between communities and building empathy. Comedian, actress and writer Maysoon Zayid talks about how she fought to be seen and heard as a disabled, Muslim woman in the entertainment business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Rules aren’t meant to be broken, as much as they’re meant to be rewritten or reexamined. Soccer legend Abby Wambach discusses the rule that prevented her from asking for more throughout her career; comedian Maysoon Zayid ditches the rule to be uncomfortable to make others comfortable; businesswoman Bozoma St. John revisits an old rule she set for herself, after it resurfaces through a loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hashtag activism sometimes gets a bad rap, but comedian and disability rights advocate Maysoon Zayid explains that for some people, the internet is the only way to make their voices heard. This is an extra story from one of your favorite How It Is season 2 storytellers—stay tuned, season 3 is coming soon! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Work: Is it just something we do, or is it something that defines us? Maybe it’s a little of both. Activist and former head of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards explains how she found her life’s work; comedian and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid reveals what drives her to break barriers onstage and off; and blacksmith Willow Zietman takes us inside her journey to a mystical world of hot iron and hammers. Hosted by Diane Guerrero. Brought to you by Reese Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine. We want to hear YOUR story. Find us @hellosunshine on Instagram and Twitter and hello-sunshine.com . #HowItIs Episode sponsors: Phlur ( phlur.com code: HOWITIS) and ZipRecruiter ( ziprecruiter.com/howitis ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Can comedy take down the orange menace, before he nukes the planet? We talk to two comedians who are taking on Trump with satire. Maysoon Zayid is Trump's worst nightmare: she's a smart, funny, Muslim-American disabled woman comic from New Jersey. Then, Greg Proops is the smartest man in the world, and you should be reading his book and listening to his podcast. Laugh, and resist!