Disability Episodes

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Aug. 24, 2020

Episode 109: Struggling and thriving with dyslexia -- with Angelica Goncalves

Angelica Goncalves is an adult who has lived with dyslexia all her life. She was diagnosed at the age of six. Growing up, people told her she would never succeed or achieve her goals, but with the support of her parents and constant determination, she...
105
June 28, 2020

Episode 105: Moving forward after a stroke with Marcia Moran

Marcia Moran was a successful business strategist who had been building her business over the last 20+ years. She thought she had life by the tail, but little did she know what was in store. After suffering a major stroke in 2014 at the age of 53,...
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March 30, 2020

Episode 96: How para-powerlifter Garrison Redd is disabling limitations

Garrison Redd is a TEDx speaker, para-powerlifter, model, dancer, and most of all, an advocate for disabled rights. He founded an organization called “TheGarrisonReddProject” to provide resources and services that improve the well-being of...
43
Jan. 14, 2019

Episode 43: Becky Curran – Advocating for disability inclusion

Becky Curran is the Disability Equality Index (DEI) Director at Disability:IN, where she is responsible for managing the overall DEI program. Born with achondroplastic dwarfism, Becky talks about her life & career as an advocate for increasing...
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Oct. 29, 2018

Episode 34: Jake Melton – Minimalism, Simplicity and “Cutting the Crap”

Jake Melton is a keynote speaker, author and change expert who focuses on minimalism and simplicity. As the Founder of the J.B. Melton Group, LLC., he helps organizations streamline, improve people processes, find peace, reduce stress, increase...
24
Aug. 20, 2018

Episode 24: Steven Riecker – An epic journey on the Appalachian Trail

Steven Riecker has been passionate about the outdoors for over 50 years. In 2017, he embarked on an EPIC journey and thru-hiked the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, over 5 months, through 14 states and hiked nearly 5 million...
13
June 11, 2018

Episode 13: Deborah Davis - Changing Public Perception of Disability through PUSHLivingPhotos.com

Deborah Davis is the Founder and Owner of PUSHLivingPhotos.com, a company that aims to increase photos and imagery of people with disabilities in the tourism, leisure and lifestyle mediums. She is also an accomplished speaker, trainer and...
7
April 16, 2018

Episode 7: Kristal Murren - Bossy Girl Leadership

What would you do if your greatest talents were suddenly taken away from you? My guest in this episode, Kristal Murren, had over a decade of experience in leading leaders, cultivating organizational cultures and training trainers -- then her...
2
Feb. 5, 2018

Episode 2: Lynn Urlaub - Cuddle Spoons

How can a pair of spoons change people’s lives and support a community? In today’s episode, we answer these questions with Lynn Urlaub, the owner of Cuddle Spoons – the fun and functional spoons that are easy to hold and make adorable gifts for...