The Media Machine The Power of Positivity: Michael Tanzer on Autism, Advocacy, and Gaming Dreams
In this bonus, mini episode of The Media Machine, host Johanna Salazar sits down with Michael Tanzer, an author, speaker, and advocate, to discuss his personal journey with autism and his work in shifting the narrative around neurodiversity. Michael talks about the importance of inclusive education, his memoir Michaelism: My POV on Life with Autism,' and his aspirations to work in media and video game production. Through honesty and hope, Michael encourages action, empathy, and inclusiveness. This episode is sponsored by Food Stream Network, a platform aimed at eradicating food insecurity and providing food education to neurodiverse schools.
SHOW NOTES
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:40 Meet Michael Tanzer: Advocate and Author
01:59 Michael's Journey and Achievements
03:12 Challenges and Misunderstandings of Autism
03:41 Michael's Memoir and Creative Pursuits
05:01 Advocacy and Inclusivity in the Workplace
10:07 Michael's Future Aspirations
11:55 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
13:54 Podcast Outro and Credits
CREDITS
The Media Machine is hosted by Johanna Salazar. Our producers are Johanna Salazar and Mia Vinciguerra. This episode was edited by Andrés Cote. Our show art was designed by Gabriel Pareja. This episode features music, graphics and visuals from Envato Elements.
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This is The Media Machine - where media, business and innovation intersect. Host Johanna Salazar will explore the future of content, technology, and entertainment through the lens of four key pillars - process, profits, people and planet. Through insightful conversations with visionaries, disruptors, and pioneers, The Media Machine unpacks the challenges and opportunities shaping the next era of media.
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