Hello everyone,
I’m Michael C. Cooney, also known as Orbit Deen. I was born with cerebral palsy, and I am a filmmaker, writer, activist, and lifelong storyteller.
A few years ago, I was in the midst of a successful career in Los Angeles, working in the entertainment industry and pursuing the creative life I had worked so hard to build. Then everything changed. A series of health challenges connected to my disability brought much of that life to a sudden halt.
Over the past two years, I have been forced to redefine myself—to rethink what success means, what truly matters, and how to recognize beauty both within myself and in the world around me.
Discovering Beauty with Orbit Deen was born from that journey.
This podcast is an exploration, a celebration, and an invitation. Together, we’ll talk about creativity, resilience, disability, identity, community, and the many unexpected places where beauty can be found. Most of all, it’s about self-discovery.
I’m grateful that you’re here.
In the weeks ahead, I’ll be sharing stories from my life, lessons I’ve learned, conversations with remarkable people, and reflections on what it means to live fully and authentically. I also want to hear from you. I want to connect with you, learn from your experiences, and build a genuine community around these conversations.
This podcast has been a lifetime in the making. It is truly a labor of love.
Thank you for being here at the beginning of this journey. I’m excited to share it with you, to learn alongside you, and to discover beauty together.
— Orbit Deen
