Mike Epps
Friday, May 02, 2025
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Comedian and actor Mike Epps chats with Jennifer about his comedy tour and the series “Good American Family,” which he executive produced.
And Andrea Dalzell, widely known as “The Seated Nurse,” from Brooklyn, New York, visits. Andrea was diagnosed with transverse myelitis at age 5, causing her to be fully wheelchair-dependent by the time she was 12. She is the first wheelchair-using registered nurse in New York state and now serves as the head of oncology nurse at the New York Cancer & Blood Specialists in Brooklyn. Beyond tending to patients, Andrea has used her platform to champion disability rights, inspiring countless individuals through her advocacy work, and earning accolades such as New Mobility’s Person of the Year in 2021.
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April 25, 2025
How ‘The Seated Nurse’ Beat the Odds in Health Care
Sponsored by FIGS | In honor of Nurses Week, Jennifer Hudson welcomes Andrea Dalzell - also known as “The Seated Nurse” - a trailblazing RN redefining what’s possible in healthcare. After 76 rejections, Andrea rose to lead oncology nursing at New York Cancer and Blood Specialists, showing up every day with skill, heart, and unstoppable spirit. To honor her incredible journey, FIGS teamed up with Jennifer to surprise Andrea with three years' worth of FIGS and a donation to DNPs of Color, the organization of her choice. #FIGSPartner
