Be Our Guest – For Guests from the Broader Disability Community

Welcome, and thank you for being a guest on the We’re Not Stumped podcast!
We’re honored to share your story and highlight your experiences as part of the vibrant and diverse disability community. Whether you’re living with a visible or invisible disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or another lived experience, your perspective matters—and it belongs here.

🏆 We’re Not Stumped was selected by Amplitude Magazine as one of the “Six Amputee-Hosted Podcasts to Listen to in 2023.”

🎯 Our Purpose

The goal of We’re Not Stumped is simple: to amplify authentic voices from the disability community and beyond. Every guest brings a unique story—one of challenge, strength, identity, creativity, humor, and growth. Whether your journey began at birth or later in life, we’re here to listen and learn from you.

💬 What We’ll Talk About

Episodes typically run 20–45 minutes, but may go a little longer depending on our conversation. We record remotely via Zoom and share the video on YouTube, along with the audio on all major podcast platforms.

We always begin with this:

1. “In Your Own Words”
This is your space to tell your story. Start wherever feels most meaningful—whether that’s birth, diagnosis, transition, a turning point, or today.

Other potential discussion topics include:

  • 2. Challenges you’ve faced (personal, social, physical, mental, etc.)

  • 3. Acceptance: How have your family, friends, and the public responded to your disability?

  • 4. Positives: What unexpected blessings or strengths emerged from your journey?

  • 5. Surprising Challenges: What do people often misunderstand or overlook?

  • 6. Employment, Relationships, and Mental Health: Openly share anything you’re comfortable discussing related to work, dating, confidence, or wellbeing.

🎧 Please let us know ahead of time if there are any topics you do not want to discuss. We respect your boundaries 100%.

💻 Recording Info

We typically record over Zoom. If we’re recording remotely, here are some setup recommendations for the best quality:

  • Good: Smartphone or tablet using built-in camera and mic (or earbuds) – please use landscape mode.

  • Better: Laptop or desktop with built-in camera and mic (or headset).

  • Best: Desktop/laptop with 1080p external camera, external mic, and earbuds/headset.

📣 Help Us Showcase You!

Before your scheduled recording, feel free to send:

  • A high-quality headshot (for promotions)

  • Links to your social media, organization, website, or any creative projects

  • Any notes or highlights you’d like us to mention in the episode

🙌 Thank You

We’re excited to help share your voice with the world. Every episode of We’re Not Stumped helps raise awareness, build empathy, and empower others to live boldly—just like you.

If you have any questions before we record, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to make your experience as smooth, safe, and enjoyable as possible.

— Mike Bolland
Host of We’re Not Stumped