RJ Mitte has worked his entire life to not only overcome but triumph over his disability. Born with mild cerebral palsy, the health struggles Mitte experienced early in life were compounded when he became a victim of school bullying. Upon hearing that bullying was at the root of several teen suicides in 2010, Mitte began speaking out on the topic via YouTube and in the media. He is now a role model for anyone who has faced difficulty and gone on to accomplish greatness in their lives. From bullying victim to Hollywood actor in a hit show, Mitte has turned his disability into an asset, and delivers an inspirational message to campus audiences to never let anything hold you back -- you can make of your life whatever you want.
Exploring the importance of ensuring that on-screen and off-screen environments accurately represent how our world looks, inclusive of those of all abilities. As the conversations around diversity becomes more prevalent in the way casting is handled, RJ discusses how the media industry can grow to be more inclusive, and what the areas of opportunity are. The significance of people of all abilities seeing themselves represented on screen and in behind-the-scenes entertainment industry careers is so important, so sharing his ideas on what it will take for more authentic on-screen portrayals of cognitive, speech, developmental, and mobility disabilities has become even more necessary today.
Also, he moved to Texas! He is doing a lot of work for his family legacy project, The Mitte Cultural District on behalf of the Mitte Foundation, while flying back and forth to LA for acting work.
If there’s anyone who embodies the importance of individuality and being your true authentic self, it’s RJ Mitte. As an actor, model, and producer, RJ has demonstrated the value of embracing individuality and owning your own brand. RJ encourages audiences to be entrepreneurial and to realize their own personal strengths and uniqueness, all while inspiring and positively representing millions around the world who live with disabilities. In his talk, RJ leaves audiences inspired to create their own personal brand by sharing his unique insights including how to build a career from the ground up, how to embrace individual advantages, and what pitfalls to avoid.
Our writer, Emma Purcell, had the opportunity to speak to RJ Mitte about his acting career and disability campaigning.
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