

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Nebraska Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Wyatt Spalding https://www.specialolympics.org/about/sargent-shriver-global-messengers/wyatt-spalding?locale=en joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski https://www.specialolympics.org/about/global-messengers/daniel-smrokowski?locale=en for an empowering conversation about his story of overcoming obstacles in life which led him to this elite athlete leadership role! Episode 571 ShowNotes & Links: __ 58:00 | Becoming a Podcast Host __ __ __ Listen/Watch https://youtu.be/D0g_jlBcL0Y?si=1PyO2Y8nq4mguJUJ full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow https://specialchronicles.com/Show wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Other Important Links: __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Lily and Nancy F. Goodfellow https://nancyfgoodfellow.com sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about Longtime listeners finally become podcast guests; Lily's Birth Story, Connecting with Down Syndrome Organizations like Dear Mom Conference https://www.dearmomco.com/and The Lucky Few https://www.theluckyfewpodcast.com/; ntro to Special Olympics Movement; Athlete Leadership Prepares Lily for College, Dreams of a Sports Reporter; and we chat about one of Lily's biggest media opportunities -- Gaming For Inclusion with Microsoft and Special Olympics! Plus, we hope you'll Pledge support for Ruby’s Rainbow https://321pledge.org/share/nancy-goodfellow-1 in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow https://specialchronicles.com/Show wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch full video here https://youtu.be/YHaZRhnlFc8?si=LzjRAgI-Su2YIXxa: Episode 570 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ Other Important Links: __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S5:Pt4 http://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedatWork: Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Bella Kurash and her mom Christine sit down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a cheerful conversation about the Stepping Stones to Inclusive Employment, Inspired by United Airlines' http://specialchronicles.com/united SOSA Program https://specialchronicles.com/meetsosas/, Social Story Prepares Travelers of All Abilities, and how attending Special Olympics USA Games leads to Becoming a Special Olympics Athlete! Bella and Christine Kurash had so much fun chatting with us! Appreciate Daniel Smrokowski encouraging Bella to get involved with Special Olympics and being a role model that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to do. WARNING: this podcast includes lots of late-night giggles and cake… cheesecake! 🤣 Topics Heard On This Episode: __ "Podcasting is a Piece of [Cheese] Cake" | In a "slap-happy" opening sequence, Christine asks Bella how she feels about being on a podcast, Daniel replies as it's a piece of cake, and we wrap up this pre-show with Bella and Daniel eating a slice of cheese cake! "Emotional Intro to Special Olympics" | Christine on her introduction to Special Olympics https://www.specialolympics.org/programs?locale=en Movement, Global Partnership with Special Olympics, and Connecting with Daniel through United's Bridge Business Resource Group. "Just Like Me" | Bella on her introduction to Special Olympics, 2022 USA Games https://specialchronicles.com/listen/usagames/ in Orlando, and why she wanted to become an athlete. "SOSA's As Mentors" | Christine talks about Impact of United's SOSA Program https://specialchronicles.com/meetsosas/and How to be more Inclusive and Accessible from the start as Bella bonds with United's Original Service Ambassadors http://specialchronicles.com/ORD and recounts being featured subject in United's Social Story. "Introduction to Athlete Leadership" | Bella talks about why she wanted get involved in Athlete Leadership as Christine talks about how the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership https://specialchronicles.com/podcastbonus108/Program is a stepping stone for inclusive employment. __ Listen full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow https://specialchronicles.com/Show wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/UWElttSN-o4?si=YEKr3whEAFz-FqX8: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Subscribe and the bell icon https://specialchronicles.com/Show on YouTube to be notified every Monday! Episode 569 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ Other Important Links: __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word https://www.spreadtheword.global/ Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. https://www.specialolympics.org/about/leadership/tim-shriver-jr sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski https://www.specialolympics.org/about/global-messengers/daniel-smrokowski?locale=en for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. Join us and make your #PledgeToInclude https://www.spreadtheword.global/pledge this week! Friend of the podcast and 2-Time Guest Tim Shriver Jr. joins us as we’re celebrating and reflecting on 15 Years of Spread The Word, a global campaign where we think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word. Topic Chapter Markers: __ __ Listen full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow https://specialchronicles.com/Show wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch full Video Here Links Mentioned on Episode 568: __ __ Support This Podcast: __ __ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! __ __ __ __ Podcasting Services We Use: __ __ __ __ PSA Resources Heard On This Podcast: __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S5:Pt3 http://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedatWork: In celebration of the 8 Year Anniversary of Bitty & Beau's Coffee https://www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/ and with our recent visit a month ago to their Savannah location, we are celebrating a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are valued in the workplace. It's a place where diversity isn't just appreciated, it's celebrated. Bitty & Beau's Coffee proudly employs 400+ individuals with disabilities nationwide. Bitty & Beau's Coffee Co-Founders Ben and Amy Wright join us for an exclusive interview to talk about their family story before their popular coffee shop was established. This episode originally aired on March 15, 2013 https://specialchronicles.com/podcast55/ Listen full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow https://specialchronicles.com/Show wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch full Video Here https://youtu.be/Hmh33c3XMgo?si=XC1ZmlT4LqFbJ5qX Episode 567 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ Support This Podcast: __ __ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics New Zealand https://www.specialolympics.org/programs/asia-pacific/new-zealand?locale=en Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Grace Payne https://www.specialolympics.org/about/sargent-shriver-global-messengers/grace-payne?locale=en joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski https://www.specialolympics.org/about/global-messengers/daniel-smrokowski?locale=en for a great conversation about being the first SSGM from New Zealand! Tune in as Grace chats with Daniel about: Becoming Involved in Special Olympics Movement, One of Two Females on an all Men's Basketball Team at 2019 World Games Abu Dhabi https://specialchronicles.com/listen/specialolympicsworldgames/#AbuDhabi, An Introduction to Athlete Leadership https://specialchronicles.com/podcastbonus108/, Unified Schools Project at Global Athlete Congress, Becoming a SSGM and Goals for her 2024-2027 Term, and we dive into how Tim Shriver's https://specialchronicles.com/podcastbonus301/ challenge of Inclusive Education https://specialchronicles.com/podcast521/ for this SSGM class perfectly aligns with Grace's project of bringing Unified Schools and Brand Awareness to New Zealand! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video Here https://youtu.be/2UGgpSwoyrU?si=JXVgyWdBqCz-mDhA Episode 566 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ Support This Podcast: Make a donation to our 2024 Giving Campaign right HERE https://specialchronicles.com/give/ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Visit Our MERCH Store: Click HERE to Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection https://specialchronicles.com/shop Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: In celebration of Valentine's Day this week, we are celebrating this holiday focused on love with a special rebroadcast of an episode that goes Behind-The-Scenes of the feature length documentary AUTISM IN LOVE with Director Matt Fuller and Producer Carolina Groppa. This episode originally aired on January 10, 2016 https://specialchronicles.com/podcast170/ Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video HERE https://www.youtube.com/live/-IZ63EGAEdA?si=v2UqahksxIsWiasi Episode 565 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ Support This Podcast: Make a donation to our 2024 Giving Campaign right HERE https://specialchronicles.com/give/ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Visit Our MERCH Store: Click HERE to Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection https://specialchronicles.com/shop Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series https://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce S7:Pt2: Project Onward Visual Artist Janno Juguilon sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for an honest and candid conversation about: Becoming a Visual Artist, Commentary on a few selections of Janno's Art, Connecting with Project Onward, and Becoming a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador! Listen full episode here:New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/-K7FsSbCX-c?si=SaTlcKM63mqfALZ8: https://www.youtube.com/live/-K7FsSbCX-c?si=SaTlcKM63mqfALZ8 Episode 564 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedAtWork S5:Pt2: John and Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks https://johnscrazysocks.com/sit down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid and honest conversation about their father & son business, spreading happiness through socks, Supporting Special Olympics, The Spreading Happiness Podcast https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/podcast, and we dive into how they are celebrating the 7 Year Anniversary of John's Crazy Socks! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/968uW7BNbOc?si=bpVUx73xQ-xWv5iY: https://www.youtube.com/live/968uW7BNbOc?si=bpVUx73xQ-xWv5iY Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 563 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Nicholas Mcmahill, Special Olympics Illinois Athlete sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid and honest conversation about Becoming a Special Olympics Athlete, Athlete Leadership, and his Adventuring Journey into Blogging. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/dNErwG3GWkU?si=mLRXdbK77I2B5wBI Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 562 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sofia Sanchez, a Ukrainian American actress, author and advocate sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her role in The Hunger Games, helping launch Mattel's first Barbie with Down syndrome, and how her story inspired a Scholastic Book Series! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/2Dq5m0883eQ?si=cxYq0y44ERQcxKru: Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 561 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedAtWork S5:Pt1: Shannon Maher https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-maher-96883386/, Manger of NextGen Leader Initiatives at Disability:IN https://disabilityin.org/ sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski https://specialchronicles.com/danielsmrokowski/for a candid conversation about Disability:IN's NextGen Leadership Program https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/nextgen-leadership-program/ and how students with disabilities are connected with Fortune 100 companies! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/U_QPJJorUmU?si=YIXLOBz8fIKiOuZC: Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 560 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series https://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce S7:Pt1: Join award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we kickoff our 7th year of partnership with the ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program http://specialchronicles.com/comed with an educational presentation on energy and solar savings, energy efficiency tips, and we test your knowledge with an Energy Quiz. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/B65kO7bh0wY?si=OkPaFTL7WnWMI4yq Episode 559 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Carter Sanders, Special Olympics athlete from Chicago, sits down with award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid and fun conversation to recap his recent travels to SO Hawaii Holiday Classic, competing in bocce, and favorite memories from his trip to Hawaii during the holiday season! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video Here https://www.youtube.com/live/sy3qrxt-kco?si=QBLUptEKv1yQ3zH3 Episode 558 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedAtWork S4:Pt10: United Airlines Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer Jessica Muench and Chief Operations Officer Toby Enqvist sits down with award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid and honest conversation about disability inclusion, how to make travel more accessible and United’s part in the Inclusion Revolution. This episode was recorded from United's Polaris Club at O'Hare International Airport and originally aired April 18, 2020 https://specialchronicles.com/podcast365/ Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://youtu.be/7Foxs_CBZuU: Episode 557 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedAtWork S4:Pt9: Steve Restivo, Vice President of Global Communications at United Airlines, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about inclusive employment and United's SOSA Program, Accessibility Showcase, and how inclusion is the story of an airline when Good Leads The Way! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-Ycp3Zv6TAI?si=KLc6UCS0DMIJQOG8 Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 556 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series http://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce S6:Pt10: Carter Sanders https://specialchronicles.com/cartersanders, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Easterseals https://eastersealschicago.org/ returns on the show to join Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk all about the Holiday Lights https://www.comed.com/safety-community/community/community-initiatives/holiday-lights events. We recap our experience working these Holiday Lights events and encourage why you should join us this year and attend a Holiday Lights event this year! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/Q-qSwEQM21g?si=Mn3HgbhCP2duzvxm: https://www.youtube.com/live/Q-qSwEQM21g?si=Mn3HgbhCP2duzvxm Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 555 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for our annual Year-End Giving Campaign Episode! We hear from a few of our supporters on the impact of Special Chronicles on the community; highlight our 15th Anniversary; and we encourage you to support Special Chronicles so we can continue producing our weekly podcasts and mission. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/2k5UMiL4w4s?si=JvoNgILMu5DVnWgG: https://www.youtube.com/live/2k5UMiL4w4s?si=JvoNgILMu5DVnWgG Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 554 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as he talks about our new "Disabled Voices Matter" collection on our Merch Store, https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ managed by Outshine Labels https://specialchronicles.com/podcast510/! Backstory of how we came up with this design and how this new line of Merch is connected to our mission at Special Chronicles. Plus, we dive into a few listener comments on the launch of our new Merch Store https://specialchronicles.com/shop/! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/DynGtQ3XfvQ?si=_sS2CzIj3G9po8Uq: https://www.youtube.com/live/DynGtQ3XfvQ?si=_sS2CzIj3G9po8Uq Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 553 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ __ __ https://specialchronicles.com/give/ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join us for our Special Chronicles 15th Year Anniversary Celebration. We’ll highlight a few of our most impactful episodes over the years, kickoff our year-end Giving Campaign, and launch our new Merch Store, managed by Outshine Labels. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3ZTiPXmLmfY?si=K14wrf74YJ17bzNH Producer's Note: the audio clips heard on this episode may not be audible on the video version. Listen to the audio podcast for the full episode! Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 552 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: https://specialchronicles.com/give/ https://specialchronicles.com/shop/ __ Early Days clips: __ __ Special Olympics Clips: __ __ ComEd, United Airlines and Coca-Cola Clips: __ __ __ __ __ Connect with Special Chronicles: __ __ Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: __ __ Credits: __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series http://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce S6:Pt9: we rebroadcast our conversation with Jessica Frantz, a ComEd EnergyForce Legacy Ambassador from Misericordia, who has been with the ComEd EnergyForce Program since the beginning. Jessica joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her role as an EnergyForce Ambassador, the nation’s first energy efficiency program taught by people with disabilities, and much more of Jessica’s impactful story! This episode originally aired on June 7, 2021. https://specialchronicles.com/listen/energyforce?ppplayer=8c6cf1033cf9df3e2838f653d9ab0e59&ppepisode=fc10e35fa83172c167f4f4720b7a4e2c Listen full episode here: [powerpress] New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://youtu.be/onnVKni5Lr0?list=PLf9HemrAQXjlfJZlMk8iIL-98XcNCQH16: https://youtu.be/onnVKni5Lr0?list=PLf9HemrAQXjlfJZlMk8iIL-98XcNCQH16 Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 551 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedatWork S4: Pt8: We're On The Job Celebrating our 4 Year Work Anniversary featuring a conversation with Jonna McGrath, VP Denver Hub at United Airlines who began the Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program in Chicago. We recount the early days of United's SOSA Program; Impact SOSA's have on United Family; and we dive into how Inclusion is the story of an airline when Good Leads The Way! Join us in celebration of our 4 Year Workiversary at United Airlines! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/dDx-u_A2lXw?si=LnamXR4fCK2ghM6r: https://www.youtube.com/live/dDx-u_A2lXw?si=LnamXR4fCK2ghM6r Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 550 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: we're pulling for Inclusion at Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) Plane Pull, recorded from Washington Dulles. Join us as we bring you on stage and hear from SOVA President David Thomason, SOVA Global Messenger Alex Burns, United Washington Chief Pilot Capt. Jill Mills, and International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski who is also one of the Original Service Ambassadors at United Airlines. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/zU6FgcI0wjs?si=Mf_DLFlqnwQyRm_F: https://www.youtube.com/live/zU6FgcI0wjs?si=Mf_DLFlqnwQyRm_F Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 549 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Charlie Carpenter, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Misericordia, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about: Challenges and Accomplishments because of his disability; Being an EnergyForce Ambassador, a Real Passion of Music, and we chat about the Arts and Cultures Programs and enjoy swimming at Misericordia. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/2hiUxXrNiWk?si=ThXi9xt1ePE1FF9e: https://www.youtube.com/live/2hiUxXrNiWk?si=ThXi9xt1ePE1FF9e Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 548 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Heidi Mallett, Chair of the Special Olympics Global Athlete Leadership Council from Prince Edward Island Canada, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her Early Years in Special Olympics Canada; Introduced to Athlete Leadership; Becoming Chair of the Global Athlete Leadership Council; and Heidi gives us her highlights from the Global Athlete Congress in Berlin. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video HERE https://www.youtube.com/live/uC69njicHZ4?si=DeiFnxnGFnqF3d9Y: https://www.youtube.com/live/uC69njicHZ4?si=DeiFnxnGFnqF3d9Y Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 547 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series http://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce S6:Pt8: Michele Ptsazek, Marketing & Customer Education at ComEd, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about the origin story of how she co-founded the EnergyForce Program and we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Personal Experience and ComEd work experience with Inclusive Employment and Disability:IN; Disclosing Disability and Accommodations needed for employment; and we highlight the importance of transportation in getting to work. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/dQJIvck6ZMA?si=Sf5G4R_zzoUUnNUA: https://www.youtube.com/live/dQJIvck6ZMA?si=Sf5G4R_zzoUUnNUA Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 546 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode: __ Transportation Resources: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series https://specialchronicles.com/UnifiedatWork S4: Pt 7: we’re on the job with Kristin C. Lewis https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinclewis/, Senior Manager for Global Community Engagement Partnerships at United Airlines http://specialchronicles.com/united, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about the Origin Story and Impact of the Service Ambassador (SOSA https://specialchronicles.com/MeetSOSAs) Program, Team United front and center at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 http://specialchronicles.com/Berlin2023, and we talk about the ultimate tug-of-war competition-- Plane Pulls! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/lmDp7rgyrTs?si=2FbqF3Ez9xzk3kpK: https://www.youtube.com/live/lmDp7rgyrTs?si=2FbqF3Ez9xzk3kpK Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 545 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Morgan Gioia https://instagram.com/morgankgioia, a Special Olympics Illinois Choose to Include Scholar, joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to about Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools https://www.generationunified.org/ and being a 2023 Choose To Include Scholarship https://www.soill.org/choose-to-include-scholarship/ recipient from Special Olympics Illinois. Tune in as Morgan talks about being a leader of the Unified Generation! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/MqGOsFznDlQ?si=A6Eb60DwvkmRsnjt: https://www.youtube.com/live/MqGOsFznDlQ?si=A6Eb60DwvkmRsnjt Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 544 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: William Jacobs joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about how his story inspired Matthew West’s https://specialchronicles.com/matthewwestpodcast song “Walking Miracles.” https://open.spotify.com/track/5m62Q2RpknfRQnuyYC73Yt?si=w3v8loA6RFKicr2zMvao_A&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A7mTiDWUcbx7FCWZx2Awoys We talk about Williams’ Early Years with a Disability; Being a Special Olympics Athlete; Filming “Walking Miracles” Music Video https://youtu.be/IuDL75N3qM8, and how the song impacts others. Plus, we chat about Williams’ incredible experience of joining Matthew West on stage at the 2023 K-Love Fan Awards during his song “My Story Your Glory.” Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/FmlL-rFLGJY?si=bTRrVS7EVyAjLxTp: Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 543 ShowNotes & Links: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.


On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:P7 https://specialchronicles.com/EnergyForce: Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Program Manager at ComEd https://specialchronicles.com/comed joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Communication with the Customer. We talk about Social Media Messages with the Customer, ComEd in the Community, and highlight the importance of the back-and-forth- relationship and trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips. Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe https://specialchronicles.com/Show so you never miss one! Watch full Video here https://www.youtube.com/live/2qcMseAJP10?si=_4xNb6j_4UUDhLIG: https://www.youtube.com/live/2qcMseAJP10?si=_4xNb6j_4UUDhLIG Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 542 ShowNotes & Links: Resources and Links Mentioned on this Episode: __ Follow @ComEd on Social Media: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/comed http://specialchronicles.com/ComEd for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united https://specialchronicles.com/united/ to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean http://specialchronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard http://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org http://jointherevolution.org/ to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.