Unstoppable: Overcoming Barriers and Redefining Accessibility with Jenna Udenberg

Show Notes: A Powerful Conversation with Jenna Udenberg

 

Guest: Jenna Udenberg

Host: Ambassador Elisha

Podcast: Witnesses

 

In this inspiring episode of Witnesses, Ambassador Elisha sits down with the incredible Jenna Udenberg—a passionate educator, accessibility advocate, and author—to explore her extraordinary journey of resilience, purpose, and impact.

 

Highlights of the Episode:

 

✅ The Power of Investing in Yourself

Ambassador Elisha kicks off the conversation with an insightful analogy about a mango tree, emphasizing how personal growth and dedication attract opportunities. Jenna’s life is a testament to this principle, as she shares how her determination led her to create meaningful change in the world.

 

✅ Jenna’s Journey with Disability and Education

Diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of seven, Jenna faced immense challenges growing up in a rural area with limited accessibility. Despite these obstacles, she pursued her passion for music, becoming a band teacher and shaping young minds for nearly two decades.

 

✅ From Teaching to Advocacy

The pandemic brought unexpected transitions, forcing Jenna to take a disability retirement. However, this shift opened new doors, allowing her to step into the role of an accessibility educator, advocating for inclusivity and systemic change.

 

✅ Above and Beyond With You: A Mission for Inclusion

Jenna founded Above and Beyond With You, a nonprofit dedicated to going beyond ADA compliance to create genuinely inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. She shares the heart behind her organization and how it’s changing lives.

 

✅ Writing Her Memoir: Within My Spokes

Jenna takes us through the emotional and healing process of writing Within My Spokes, her memoir that captures a tapestry of pain, growth, and freedom. She discusses the challenges of reliving difficult moments and how storytelling became a powerful tool for healing and connection.

 

✅ Lessons in Strength, Perspective, and Humor deslspite facing nearly 18 surgeries and navigating an often inaccessible world, Jenna maintains an incredible sense of humor and optimism. She shares how laughter, mindset, and support systems have been essential to her journey.

 

🎧 Tune in now to be inspired by Jenna’s story of resilience, advocacy, and purpose-driven action.

 

🔗 Connect with Jenna:

 

Website: https://www.aboveandbeyondwithu.org/

 

Book: Within My Spokes (Available on Amazon)

 

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