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Who I am . . .
Nicole Adler is a dynamic professional speaker, human rights advocate and host of The No No Show on YouTube. She has spent more than a decade inspiring audiences and advancing the human rights of ALL people, with a special focus on the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ identities. In 2024, Nicole made history as the first Grand Marshal with Down syndrome at San Francisco Pride and on October 1, 2025 she released her deeply authentic biography, With Love As Her Compass, that chronicles Nicole’s life as a bold self-advocate, a queer woman with a disability, and a national human rights champion. From her earliest days as a two-time Governor-appointed member of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities to traveling America with her message of inclusion, Nicole’s story is both a celebration and a call to action. Nicole inspires audiences to embrace authenticity, take action in advocacy, and step into their fullest potential.
It was an honor to co-host the LantermanCoalition's "Keeping California’s Promise" interview featuring Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction and candidate for Governor of California. Here is a short 5 min clip from the interview, which was about an hour long. To watch the full interview, and the other candidate interviews, visit https://thelantermancoalition.org/events
The interview is part of the non-partisan conversation series, bringing together disability community leaders and candidates to discuss the future of services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities and their families.
The disability community represents one of the largest and most powerful voter blocs in California. It's important to stay informed about the candidates so you know who to choose in the upcoming elections. Thank you to The Arc of California for inviting me to be part of this important series.
Latest Episode of The No No Show
I am excited about my next special guest — world-renowned ballroom champion, choreographer, entrepreneur, and longtime fan favorite from Dancing with the Stars, Louis van Amstel. Many viewers will remember Louis lighting up the dance floor for 11 seasons on the hit show, where his artistry, discipline, and heart made him one of the most respected pros in the franchise’s history. I met Louis in the Bay Area many years ago when he was launching his LaBlast Dance Fitness program. Born in the Netherlands — something he and I have in common — Louis began dancing at a young age, committing himself to a path that required extraordinary focus and discipline. Our conversation will explore what it meant to dedicate his childhood to dance, what brought him to the United States in the late 1990s, and how he navigated the intensity and exhilaration of television fame. This episode promises heart, inspiration, and a reminder that movement is about more than steps — it’s about courage, reinvention, and joy.
TestimonialS
Stanford Genetic Counseling Department
"It was such an honor to have Nicole give this seminar. The feedback clearly reflects how much we learned and how valuable this talk was for our genetic counseling community! Thank you for taking the time to share your insights and experiences with us all. "
Warmly,
Carolyn Bell (she/her)
M.S. Candidate in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling
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