Media and Speaking

I share my work and ideas through media, panels, podcasts, and workshops, exploring fandom, disability, and storytelling.

Conferences & Workshops

  • Zine Librarian Unconference (2025) – Panel: “Zines and Accessibility”
  • San Francisco Disability Cultural Center (2025) – Workshop on writing for publication and personal storytelling.
  • Chicago South Side Zine Fest (2025) – “Fandom and Zines” with Liz Mason
  • Chicago Zine Fest (2025) – Panel “My First Zine” on starting zines and personal expression.
  • Sprout Social (2024) – “Elevate Your Impact: Fostering Inclusion through Content”
  • Fan Studies Network North America Conference (2019) – Keynote on fandom, race, and media criticism.

Media & Podcasts

  • Rough Draft with Keidra and Liz – I co-host this podcast about culture and creativity with Chicago zine legend Liz Mason
  • CanvasRebel (April 2025) – Interview on my creative journey and approach to writing, music, and identity.
  • Reimagining Life Podcast (2023) -Interview on Keratoconus, workplace discrimination and disability justice.
  • Disability & Philanthropy Forum (June 2022) – Panel on participatory disability grantmaking.
  • Chicago Accessibility & Inclusive Design Meetup (May 2020) – Talk on invisible disabilities and inclusive design.
  • Wisconsin Public Radio – Central Time (Feb 2020) – Conversation on fan identities and belonging.
  • Fansplaining Podcast (May 2019) – Discussion on the joys and challenges of passionate fandom.

I’ve also been interviewed by Chicago Public Radio, WGN Radio, and KPCC Radio on pop culture, disability culture, and accessibility.