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Topic: Advocacy - October 05 2022
Women Empowerment in Sports and Arts

Alexa Dominique Pascual, Canadian resident and Asian-American contortionist, dancer, professional circus performer and activist, is passionate about women empowerment and bringing awareness to mental health in athletics and the arts. Hear her story and her tips for how we can learn to love ourselves and advocate for the change we wish to see.

By: Jessica Pidgeon

VIS Creator™

& Alexa Dominique Pascual

VIS Athlete™

Topic: Advocacy

October 05 2022

Women and performing artists are two typically marginalized groups in our society, and I belong to both. There are times when I get caught up in what everyone thinks and I feel like I just want to fit in. It is hard when you feel like you do not belong, or like you have to prove yourself everyday. I have learned a lot through my own journey, so here are my tips for overcoming these feelings. Don’t be afraid to be yourself While these thoughts of comparison and self-dou...
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