Hi!
I’m so glad you’re here. I want you to know something: my life started with people telling me what I wouldn’t be able to do. Doctors said I might never walk, talk, or live independently. For a long time, the world assumed “she can’t.”
But I’ve learned that possibility is bigger than assumptions. I’ve built a career as an actor, speaker, and creator, but none of that happened overnight. It’s been years of hard work, resilience, and surrounding myself with people who believe in me.
Now I use my voice, my platform, and my story to challenge how the world sees disability and to show that every perspective matters.
This isn’t just my journey. It’s our journey. It’s an invitation to use the stories, the podcast, the projects, and our community as a reminder that possibility belongs to you too.
MT
Madison’s Story
Breaking Expectations
Born in 2001 with Down syndrome, Madison was told she might never walk, talk, or live independently. She proved them wrong from a young age.
Viral Sensation
At 13, her cover of John Legend’s All of Me went viral, earning global headlines and appearances on Good Morning America and BuzzFeed.
On Screen
In 2023, Madison starred in Champions with Woody Harrelson, captivating audiences with her comedic timing and screen presence.
On the Red Carpet
She hosted the Canadian Screen Awards red carpet in 2023, interviewing Ryan Reynolds and delivering the broadcast’s highest-rated segment.
Fashion and Representation
Madison walked Toronto Women’s Fashion Week in 2017 and New York Fashion Week’s Runway of Dreams in 2024, showing beauty comes from standing out.
A Voice on Stage
From her viral “Assume That I Can” campaign (2024) to keynotes across Canada & the US, Madison Tevlin continues to challenge assumptions and redefine what’s possible.
Changing Media
She hosted CBC Gem’s Who Do You Think I Am?, earning a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2023 and media coverage in People, BBC, and The Toronto Star.
Campaigns and Collaborations
Madison has partnered with Knix, Google, and Mattel among other brands, showcasing inclusion on a national scale.
Awards and Recognition
She received the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award (2023), four Webby Awards, Le Book Emerging Talent Award (2025), BBC's 100 Women Inspiring and Influential list (2024) and was on Tiktok's Discover List (2025).
Personal Triumphs
Madison underwent open-heart surgeries at 18 months and 18 years, reflecting her resilience and courage.
Mentorship and the Future
She continues breaking barriers, dreaming of more films, global speaking tours, and mentoring young creators with disabilities.
21 Questions
Her podcast 21 Questions features unfiltered conversations with Grammy winners, Hollywood legends, and cultural icons. Every interview celebrates curiosity, courage and relentlessly chasing your dreams.
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