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Capturing Passion: How Photography Challenges Ageism

LeadingAge Virginia Season 3 Episode 5

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, president and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with professional photographer Heidi Wagner to explore the power of storytelling through photography. Wagner shares how her Passions Project showcases older adults engaged in what they love, challenging ageism and fostering connections. She reflects on photographing diverse communities, from LGBTQ+ elders to public school students, and her ongoing mission to highlight purpose and identity at every stage of life. Tune in to hear how art can be a catalyst for change and inclusion.


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