Tik Tok’s Eeka McLeod on Diversity, Adoption and Acceptance.

HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS

English - June 17, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 132 ratings
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On this bonus episode, we speak to Eeka McLeod. A single mother, Eeka's journey to building her family began when she made the decision to pursue her dream of adopting a child. Throughout her time fostering, Eeka cared for 18 children and eventually adopted three: Eli, Evan and Ella. She is passionate about using the family’s platform to advocate for acceptance for the LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

The self-described “family of misfits'' has made a name for themselves on social media during the pandemic with unapologetically real, hilarious content that showcases the triumphs and challenges of their daily life. The family's devoted fanbase includes 121 million likes and 2.4 million followers on TikTok, over 102,000 followers on Instagram, as well as over 65 million views and over 151,000 subscribers on YouTube.

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