Listen "Alyson Stoner"
Episode Synopsis
New York Times bestselling author and former Disney child star Alyson Stoner joins Anita Sharma for a powerful conversation about the reality behind child stardom and their work advocating for change.Alyson opens up about the "toddler to trainwreck industrial complex," signing contracts before they could write in cursive, and why child entertainers are exempt from federal labor protections. We discuss their book "Semi Well Adjusted Despite Literally Everything," the $8 billion kid influencer industry, their advocacy work on the Kid Fluencer Protection Act, and Movement Genius—the mental health company they co-founded.This episode will make you rethink everything about fame, childhood, and what it means to be "well-adjusted."Follow Alyson: @alysonstonerDisclaimer: I’m a lawyer, but this podcast isn’t legal advice. It’s for general information only. Listening doesn’t make us attorney and client, so if you need legal advice, please talk to a lawyer in your area.Credits:Produced by: Anita Sharma & Phoebe DunnCreative Producer: Khairi WilliamsTechnical production support from: Provided By Seth RichardsonEdited by: Rachel Miller-Howard and Carmine MattiaMac Montandon: Script EditorSocial Media Strategy: Maureen Lloren SedlakSigned Theme Music By: Carmine Mattia
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