{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"268: Model, Actress, and Life with Micah - Amanda Booth","description":"On this week\u2019s episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Amanda Booth \u2014 model, actress, advocate, and mother. You may know Amanda from her incredible modeling career, from national campaigns for Lanc\u00f4me, Target, and True Religion, or from her appearances in Parents, Harper\u2019s Bazaar, and People magazines. But in this deeply personal and powerful episode, Amanda opens up about a very different part of her journey \u2014 motherhood, advocacy, and life with her son Micah, who has Down Syndrome and nonverbal autism. When Amanda and her husband, Mike, became parents to Micah, their world shifted \u2014 and so did their purpose. Instead of hiding behind the camera, they stepped into the spotlight to share their story, spread love and awareness, and break down harmful stereotypes around Down Syndrome and disability. Through storytelling, modeling, fashion, and everyday family life, Amanda has become a leading voice in the Down Syndrome community and a fierce advocate for inclusion and representation. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear: \u2728 Amanda\u2019s journey from international fashion model to proud mother and advocate; \u2728 Micah\u2019s birth story \u2014 and how his life changed Amanda\u2019s perspective on life and purpose; \u2728 How Amanda uses storytelling, photography, and social media to raise awareness and build community; \u2728 The beauty and joy of life with Micah \u2014 and what he teaches her every day; \u2728 The importance of inclusion in fashion, media, and society; \u2728 Amanda\u2019s advice to parents navigating a diagnosis or raising a child with different needs; \u2728 And so much more! Follow their journey: Follow Amanda @amanda_booth and Micah @lifewithmicah on Instagram to see their beautiful family, learn more about advocacy, and join the conversation around inclusion and love. Listen + Subscribe: Don\u2019t miss this heartfelt, honest, and inspiring conversation \u2014 and so many others! Listen to The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date with our latest episodes. \u2728 Join the movement to empower women and girls \u2014 and change the world, one story at a time.&amp;nbsp;For more information, visit: 1GirlRevolution.com ","author_name":"1 Girl Revolution","author_url":"https:\/\/1girlrevolution.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37717490\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/191652260"}