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myFace, myStory

myFace, myStory

By: Dina Zuckerberg myFace
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 myFace’s Dina Zuckerberg hosts a monthly broadcast and podcast series with interviews and roundtable discussions from the craniofacial community. myFace, myStory aims to help educate the public about craniofacial differences and what those with facial differences deal with as individuals and as a community. Sharing these stories will enable those within the community to feel empowered by letting them know they are not alone and that their voices are heard.myFace © 2023 Social Sciences
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  • Facing The Lens: Adam Pearson on Film, Advocacy and Changing the Narrative

    Facing The Lens: Adam Pearson on Film, Advocacy and Changing the Narrative
    May 22 2025
    On this month's episode of myFace, myStory, host Dina Zuckerberg speaks with award-winning actor, presenter, and disability advocate Adam Pearson. From standout roles in A Different Man and Under The Skin to his upcoming portrayal of Joseph Merrick in the film adaptation of The Elephant Man, Adam shares how he’s using storytelling to challenge stereotypes, advocate for authentic representation, and change the narrative around disability in media and beyond. Adam was nominated as Presenter of the Year at the Grierson UK Documentary Awards in 2016. As an actor, he has been nominated for Best Supporting Performance at the Gotham Film Awards and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. He has also been nominated for the likes of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, National Society of Film Critics Awards (US), DiscussingFilm Critics Awards, and UK Film Critics Association Awards. Adam has been widely recognised for his award-nominated, supporting role in A24’s A Different Man, directed by Aaron Schimberg and co-starring Sebastian Stan and Renata Reinsve. Adam also co-starred in the BAFTA-nominated film, Under The Skin, with Scarlett Johansson which was directed by Jonathan Glazer. His other film credits include Chained For Life, which was also directed by Aaron Schimberg. Adam has spoken at a number of events for the likes of KPMG, the Health Innovation Summit, Public Service & Criminology Conference, and British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. He has also given a TEDx talk. Adam is an ambassador for The King’s Trust, Changing Faces and Us In A Bus. He also won a RADAR Award and a Diana Award for his campaigning work. Adam has previously been named on The Shaw Trust’s Disability Power 100 List, as well as being nominated for Celebrity of the Year at the Sense Awards.
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    39 mins
  • Breaking Beauty Standards: Paige Billiot's Birthmark Advocacy | myFace, myStory

    Breaking Beauty Standards: Paige Billiot's Birthmark Advocacy | myFace, myStory
    Mar 26 2025
    On this month's myFace, myStory podcast, host Dina Zuckerberg speaks with Paige Lauren Billiot, a birthmark advocate, model, and film producer redefining beauty standards. Based in LA, Paige uses her platform to create representation for those with facial differences, celebrating her birthmark as her superpower. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, and Glamour, she challenges societal norms and empowers others to embrace their uniqueness with confidence. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on self-love, advocacy, and the power of authentic representation. TRANSCRIPT 00:01:34.618 --> 00:01:37.480 Hello, and welcome to My Face, My Story, 00:01:37.819 --> 00:01:40.100 voices from the craniofacial community. 00:01:40.921 --> 00:01:41.981 I'm Dena Zuckerberg, 00:01:42.042 --> 00:01:43.483 your host and director of 00:01:43.503 --> 00:01:45.343 family programs at My Face. 00:01:46.183 --> 00:01:47.444 Like many of you listening, 00:01:47.765 --> 00:01:49.344 I have a craniofacial difference. 00:01:50.165 --> 00:01:52.206 I was born with a cleft lip, 00:01:52.826 --> 00:01:53.807 a hearing loss, 00:01:53.986 --> 00:01:55.647 and no vision in my left eye. 00:01:56.709 --> 00:01:57.331 My Face, 00:01:57.370 --> 00:01:59.432 My Story is about people like us 00:01:59.512 --> 00:02:00.893 being seen and heard, 00:02:01.492 --> 00:02:02.694 about sharing stories 00:02:02.733 --> 00:02:04.015 within the craniofacial 00:02:04.034 --> 00:02:05.977 community and with others. 00:02:07.016 --> 00:02:08.758 This podcast episode is made 00:02:08.818 --> 00:02:10.259 possible through support 00:02:10.319 --> 00:02:11.920 from the Integra Foundation, 00:02:12.420 --> 00:02:14.223 committed to improving lives. 00:02:15.362 --> 00:02:15.943 By the way, 00:02:16.183 --> 00:02:17.044 whether you're watching on 00:02:17.104 --> 00:02:18.425 YouTube or listening 00:02:18.466 --> 00:02:19.926 through Apple Podcasts, 00:02:20.306 --> 00:02:22.147 click subscribe now and 00:02:22.168 --> 00:02:23.368 we'll keep you updated on 00:02:23.429 --> 00:02:25.730 future episodes so you never miss out. 00:02:27.320 --> 00:02:29.542 And if you're a fan of My Face, My Story, 00:02:30.062 --> 00:02:31.461 please rate and review the 00:02:31.502 --> 00:02:33.423 program on Apple Podcasts 00:02:33.883 --> 00:02:35.143 so we can get our message 00:02:35.242 --> 00:02:36.383 of inclusivity and 00:02:36.424 --> 00:02:38.985 empowerment to more people. 00:02:39.185 --> 00:02:41.585 Today, I am joined by Paige Villiat. 00:02:42.126 --> 00:02:44.765 Paige is a birthmark advocate, model, 00:02:44.925 --> 00:02:45.986 and film producer, 00:02:46.206 --> 00:02:47.806 creating global birthmark 00:02:47.866 --> 00:02:49.407 representation and 00:02:49.448 --> 00:02:51.627 awareness within the beauty, fashion, 00:02:51.748 --> 00:02:53.028 and media industries. 00:02:53.808 --> 00:02:55.289 She uses social media to 00:02:55.389 --> 00:02:56.569 highlight her birthmark 00:02:57.062 --> 00:02:59.462 with makeup, props, graphic design, 00:02:59.643 --> 00:03:00.823 and VFX. 00:03:01.663 --> 00:03:02.883 Her influence has been 00:03:02.984 --> 00:03:04.804 recognized in many magazines, 00:03:05.004 --> 00:03:08.045 including Harper's Bazaar, Seventeen, 00:03:08.246 --> 00:03:09.925 Glamour, and Women's Health, 00:03:10.605 --> 00:03:11.866 earning her a spot on 00:03:11.907 --> 00:03:13.206 Glamour's fifty 00:03:13.306 --> 00:03:14.587 Instagrammers you need to 00:03:14.627 --> 00:03:15.568 follow right now. 00:03:16.786 --> 00:03:18.105 When she isn't advocating 00:03:18.145 --> 00:03:19.806 for the birthmark community, 00:03:20.326 --> 00:03:21.366 she loves taking her 00:03:21.427 --> 00:03:22.948 forecast on walks in their 00:03:22.987 --> 00:03:24.989 strollers while expanding 00:03:25.049 --> 00:03:27.149 her chai tea latte palette 00:03:27.269 --> 00:03:30.389 and Scooby Doo collection. 00:03:30.430 --> 00:03:31.211 Welcome Paige. 00:03:35.951 --> 00:03:36.352 Hi, 00:03:36.572 --> 00:03:37.592 I really look forward to our 00:03:37.612 --> 00:03:38.312 conversations. 00:03:39.062 --> 00:03:39.622 Hello. 00:03:39.701 --> 00:03:41.524 Yes, I'm so excited to be here. 00:03:41.663 --> 00:03:43.025 When you asked me to join, 00:03:43.625 --> 00:03:45.325 I could not wait to have a 00:03:45.346 --> 00:03:46.167 conversation with you. 00:03:46.766 --> 00:03:48.489 I'm excited. 00:03:48.628 --> 00:03:50.810 So can you share a bit about 00:03:50.849 --> 00:03:52.230 your personal journey and 00:03:53.252 --> 00:03:54.473 how you came to embrace 00:03:54.492 --> 00:03:56.174 your birthmark as your superpower? 00:03:57.377 --> 00:03:57.798 Oh, man. 00:03:57.858 --> 00:03:58.079 I mean, 00:03:58.098 --> 00:04:00.180 that's I think any self accepting 00:04:00.199 --> 00:04:02.382 journey is quite the ride, I'm sure, 00:04:02.401 --> 00:04:04.963 as you know, and a very long one. 00...
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    42 mins
  • Empowering the Facial Difference Community with Special Guest Adele Capitella-Liu

    Empowering the Facial Difference Community with Special Guest Adele Capitella-Liu
    Feb 22 2025

    On this month's myFace, myStory podcast, host Dina Zuckerberg is joined by Adele Capitella-Liu, a retired NYC teacher and a passionate advocate for the facial difference community. Diagnosed with Parry-Romberg Syndrome and having faced the challenges of breast cancer, Adele shares how her personal experiences have shaped her journey of resilience and advocacy.

    As the administrator of the Adult Facial Difference Community on Facebook, Adele fosters meaningful connections and supports individuals navigating life with facial differences. Join us as Adele discusses the power of community, the importance of self-expression through art and poetry, and her mission to uplift and empower others in the facial difference community.

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    41 mins
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