Podcasts about Special Olympics

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Mike and Charles and Erin talk about the excitement surrounding Boston sports right now as well as our always entertaining lightning round, and question and quote of the week. Don't miss it!

B•Inspired Podcast is excited to bring you season one, episode four featuring world-renowned motivational speaker on disability acceptance and overcoming adversity, Dr. Paul Wichansky. Dr. Paul was born with cerebral palsy and was told that he would not be able to walk. As life has it, everyday Dr. Paul Wichanksy has defyed gravity and continued to inspire people around the world with his never give up attitute and commitment to inspiring others. Dr. Paul Wichansky has spoken to over 1 million people, 20 countries and was honored with community service awards both in 1988 and 2020 by two NJ State Senators. Dr. Paul has also spoken at United Nations and Special Olympics. B•INSPIRED is a audio/video Podcast where we bring you real stories from folks just like you and I who share stories of love and loss, struggles and perserverance, laughter and tears and overcoming adversity! 

JR continues to take your calls on who you think the best team in the NBA is. Plus, JR speaks with Elizabeth Beu, Special Olympics athlete and Ohio UCS Employee, about her experiences as an athlete and as someone working with Special Olympics. JR also spoke with Elena Kozelek, Special Olympics intern and former NCAA adaptive sports athlete, about how her studies and experiences as an athlete help her work with Special Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month – you are now aware of this concept. But let's go deeper. We need to get past awareness, we need to think about our collective contributions to the solution.  Joining me today are Megan Gausemel, Director of Awareness Planning and Operations at Special Olympics International and Ben Collins, 40-year Special Olympic athlete, and the first athlete with a intellectual disability to be hired at Special Olympics headquarters – that what was 29 years ago.  When I was first introduced to Ben, the last line of his bio nearly made me cry, he said,  “If I didn't have Special Olympics in my life I would be sitting at home or on the sidelines doing nothing at all.” Listen in to Megan and Ben's important story. 

After losing their first game of the season, how concerned are you about the Lakers? Plus, JR speaks with Cory Williams who is a Special Olympic athlete from Chicago about his experience as an athlete and as a referee before rolling out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Colorado Edition: We hear how a shortage of school bus drivers is impacting the Poudre School District. Plus, we talk with an athlete who was recently inducted into Colorado's Special Olympics hall of fame.

NBC's senior business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle has three things you can do right now for better financial fitness. Plus, how Pittsburgh Steelers player Joe Haden is honoring his little brother by serving as a global ambassador for the Special Olympics. Also ahead, “The Pioneer Woman,” Ree Drummond, has super easy recipes for tater tots and chocolate cake!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW! Radio Show Live on WCPT-820 AM Chicago With Art and Bobby Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 AM (Central Time) Also on the internet at wcpt820.com This week- Saturday, October 16, 2021 GUEST: John Vincent: Singer for The Chicago Cubs, Ambassador for Special Olympics. TOPIC: Unity Day Oct. 20: kindness, acceptance. John's anti-bullying initiative of his time volunteering with students. His unscripted, heartfelt connections are forged between him and the students through storytelling and honest discussions.

JR continues taking your calls on which NFC team can stop the Buccaneers from reaching the Super Bowl. Plus, JR reacts to the Dodgers advancing to the NLCS by defeating the Giants in a close Game 5. After a brief Rollout, JR speaks with Howard University Junior Kayla Bell Davis who is an intern and Youth Activation Specialist for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools. JR asked her about her work with Special Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These athletes have played tough opponents in their sporting careers, but will they be a match for Clint Eastwood's grandson when it comes to “Bachelorette” Michelle Young's heart? Go ahead, make my day. PS – There's a spoiler alert included in the last bio so skip that if you want to be surprised. Bryan Witzman Michelle has said that her favorite restaurants are food trucks, so maybe that's something she'll have in common with former NFL (National Football League) player and self-described amateur chef Bryan Witzmann. Witzmann, who is 6'7” to Michelle's 5'9,” played football in college and played for nine different NFL teams, most notably the Kansas City Chiefs. Joe Coleman Will Joe Coleman be the Mr. to Michelle's Mrs.? Both from Minneapolis, he was named Minnesota's Mr. Basketball in high school, and she was a finalist for Minnesota's Miss Basketball award. Rumor has it that the two may have known each other from playing college basketball. Olumide Onajide Former Rutgers basketball player Olumide Onajide could be just what Michelle is looking for, the “superman to her superwoman,” as her bio says. He works as a field systems analyst, model and writes a fitness column. Alec Thompson If she's looking for a man with heart, Alec Thompson might be it. The Special Olympics volunteer is a civil engineer living in South Carolina. (Michelle is in Minnesota). Thompson might know a thing or two about structure and discipline that a former school teacher like Michelle would appreciate as he played football during his time at the Virginia Military Institute. Clayton Echard Will orthopedic sales rep Clayton Echard be that “confident but not cocky” dream man Michelle is looking for? The former University of Missouri football player and former freestyle rapper (wait, what?) loves spending time outdoors. And SPOILER, he is rumored to be the next “Bachelor.” If you haven't already, make sure to select your picks in our Bachelorette Bracket in partnership with I Hate Green Beans. If you want a brilliant recap of the latest episode, make sure to check out Lincee and Some Guy In Austin on the “I Hate Green Beans” podcast recap episode that's sure to have you laughing. Bracket link: https://lastnightsgame.com/therundown/2021/fill-out-your-bachelorette-bracket Shop the store: lastnightsgame.com use promo code SPORTSCURIOUS

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Mike and Charles and Erin talk about the return of Tom Brady in Foxboro, the big Yankees Red Sox Wild Card matchup and our Xtra Mile Club runners in the Boston Marathon. Things also get emotional during the quote and question of the week. You don't want to miss it!

Has reality hit the Raiders? Where are the Raiders trending after losing on Monday Night? Plus, JR interviews Karen Arnold (School District Director of Athletics overseeing Interscholastic Unified Sports program), Zach Bischoff (Special Olympics Pennsylvania Athlete) and Jenna Fox (Special Olympics Pennsylvania Unified Partner) about their experiences with Special Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeline Safrit shares heartwarming athlete stories and how they got through COVID. Info on SO fundraising events:  Amberly 5K and Airplane Pull---Non-Profit:  Fit & Able Productions 

Favorite quotes of the episode:  “How can we be leaders not by title but by action?” “Energy, Connections, Influence and habits are four key areas to generating a positive workplace culture.” “Create Habits Around Real Goals Everyday – CHARGE” “It's not about charging over people, it's about charging with people.” “You have to be uncomfortable before you can be comfortable.” Episode Overview In this episode, I talk with Gary Wilbers about how to develop a positive workplace culture. Gary Wilbers has been a successful entrepreneur his entire life. He is known as the Positive Culture Mentor. He shares the knowledge he has gained through his experiences to help individuals & organizations cultivate a positive culture that wins to enhance people and performance and to find their purpose in business and life. Gary has authored four books: Cultivate Positive Culture: 10 Actions to Faithful Living; Positive Culture Wins; 21 Ways to Attract, Retain & Engage Millennials, and The High Achiever Leadership Formula. Gary is involved in his community and gives his time and resources to several organizations. His passion is working with Special Olympics Missouri. He currently serves as Past Chairman of the Board of Directors and also served as the Capital Campaign Chair for the Training for Life Campus fund drive to build a $16.5 million dollar state-of-the-art facility for Missouri athletes. One of his greatest joys is playing unified golf with Keith Lueckenhoff, a Special Olympic athlete. TOPICS Generating a positive culture at work and home (and what does that even mean?) Energy and Sleep High Performance Habit! – Implementable solution to go seamlessly between home and work modes. Influence – are your words and actions aligned? CHARGE! How to live fully Charged. Audience Questions: When you've lost trust in a co-worker how do you overcome this history to develop a positive workplace culture? If co-workers aren't willing to try to work together, how do you develop a positive workplace culture and turn it around as a manager? What about as a colleague or co-worker? 5 Questions Segment Q1. We know that the most successful and happy people have a morning routine, what do you do each morning or evening that sets your day up for success? Q2. What's your definition of Success? Q3. What's your definition of Happiness? Q4. What do you know now that you wish you would have known 10 years ago? Q5. What do you think is the biggest issue facing busy professionals today? RESOURCES Connect with Gary Wilbers on social media or http://garywilbers.com/ Get your copy of his latest book, Cultivate Positive Culture, https://cultivatepositiveculture.com/ Join our email list and never miss another insight at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/shownotes and https://www.pawsconsulting.com/blog Sign up for a free Strategy Session to overcome overwhelm and get unstuck at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/podcast  Thinking of running for office?  Get your signed copy of Candidate Survival Guide at https://www.pawsconsulting.com/book Connect with Angela at www.pawsconsulting.com or on Twitter, Linked In, and Instagram @DemareeDVM. How to leave a review on iTunes: Go to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-stethoscope/id1354281411 or open iTunes. Click 'View in iTunes' (or maybe you are already there)                   Click 'Subscribe' Then Click 'Ratings and Reviews' Then Click 'Write a Review'

JR continues to take your phone calls on who the most hated head coach in sports is as part of his weekly Top Six list.   Plus, he details his time speaking at the University of Georgia. He spoke with the co-presidents at Special Olympics at the University along with a Special Olympics athlete. All this, plus another rollout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LLN (9/29/21) –The first GBATS in three years was a success by any measure. We'll hear from a longtime member of OOIDA, from a very young driver with a very small truck; and those who convoyed for Special Olympics. The ports are backed up, and that is clogging up the supply chain. We'll take a look at the effect of all those large container ships waiting to unload, as well as the latest spot market numbers and trends. And Congress is facing some serious deadlines, including a needed vote to prevent the government from shutting down and another to keep the U.S. DOT operating. But what are the possible consequences if they fail? 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Guilty By Association Truck Show. 25:06 – Backed up ports. 40:02 – What if Congress doesn't get the job done.

Today on The Dr. Christopher Hall Show, Dr Hall and Neil will interview  Elisabeth Röhm of Law In Order and Notorious Nick.She will discuss her career and Special Olympics.

LLN (9/24/21) – Today at the Guilty By Association Truck Show, OOIDA is holding a town hall meeting for truckers that includes Joe DeLorenzo of FMCSA, who is there to answer truckers' questions. We'll have some highlights. Also, imagine having a 9-year-old boy as your boss – a boss who's still learning his multiplication and division. One trucker in Alabama doesn't have to imagine it, because it's his reality. And Marty Ellis has been having some fun, including at a Special Olympics convoy last weekend, one that he's been involved in for a very long time. And right now, he's at the Guilty By Association Truck Show. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – The 9-year-old trucking boss. 25:06 – Special Olympics convoy; Guilty By Association Truck Show. 40:02 – OOIDA town hall in Joplin featuring FMCSA official.

Description Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Mike and Charles and Erin talk Boston Sports teams along with some Special Olympics updates. We also go into more detail on Mike's recent opportunities in the broadcast world. And as always the Lightning Round, Question and Quote of the week are segments you cannot miss!  

What classrooms need now: A focus on emotional health.Quick Take is a weekly dose of ideas and insights delivered in short form.Today's episode features Tim Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics and founder of Unite, speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Watch the full conversation, produced in partnership with the Walton Family Foundation:  https://www.aspenideas.org/sessions/the-classroom-of-the-future-better-education-for-all

JR continues to take your calls on who the biggest crybaby in sports is as part of his Top 6 List. To wrap up the show, JR talks to Special Olympic participant and man of many talents Michael Kelley on how the Special Olympics have helped him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you sick and tired of the Aaron Rodgers drama? JR breaks down the Packers blowing out the Lions on Monday Night as he reacts to Aaron Rodgers comments of "getting the trolls of our back." Also, hear JR speak with US Youth Ambassador of the Special Olympics Liam Price and University engagement specialist Lexxi O'Brien about the impact of the Special Olympic programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#141: Did you know that regardless if you are running a nonprofit or a for-profit business/organization, the mindset and the steps to either fundraise or get clients to buy your program is the same? Surprising, right? However, running either a for or nonprofit is very similar, and we can learn a lot from each other. Today's guest, Mary Valloni, is a fundraising coach, trainer, and author, who helps nonprofit and ministry leaders raise more funds and have more freedom. Mary is the former Development Director for Special Olympics, the ALS Association, and the American Cancer Society. With over 20 years of fundraising experience, she has coached thousands of individuals and organizations through her proven 7-step process. Mary is the award-winning author of the book, Fundraising Freedom, the co-founder of Fully Funded Academy, and co-host of the Fully Funded Podcast. This episode covers what to look for to make sure that a charity or cause you want to financially invest in is legitimate, why regardless which sector you are in, the #1 thing is to make sure that your message is clearly defined and Mary's signature 7 step process to fundraising freedom (also applicable for businesses preparing their programs/services to sell). This episode is jam-packed full of great ideas, so let's get to it!  Learn Why Nonprofits and For-profits are Actually Similar ... [03:11] Mary's journey from college to working for nonprofits to becoming a consultant [06:31] What is fundraising? [09:02] How to tell if a charity or cause is legitimate and their financial records [14:06] #1 thing for both non and for profits is to have clear messaging [16:13] Mary's 7 steps to fundraising freedom [27:07] Why giving money to a charity is a partnership and not just a donation [34:49] Why both sides need each other - not all of us can serve in the ministry and not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur Important Links & Mentions in this episode:https://maryvalloni.com/ (Mary's Website) https://www.fullyfundedacademy.com/ (Fully Funded Academy) https://www.fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast (Fully Funded Podcast) https://amzn.to/3tRzcW5 (Mary's Book: Fundraising Freedom: 7 Steps to Build & Sustain Your Next Campaign) https://www.powerofoneframework.com/masterclass (Power of One Framework Masterclass) https://kellybaader.com/review (Subscribe + Review on iTunes) https://kellybaader.com/Spotify (Subscribe + Listen on Spotify)     Remember, YOU Matter! See you in the next episode. 

I'm excited to be joined on this episode by my friend Mary Valloni, who is here to help us improve our mindset and develop a greater sense of abundance. That's such a critical element of our writing, because, without the proper mindset, we will always be limited by our own perception of what is possible. Mary is a fundraising coach and consultant who helps leaders with great causes raise more money with less pain. She has raised millions of dollars through her work as the development director of the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and the Special Olympics. Now, she teaches and trains individuals and organizations, big and small, how to fundraise with more freedom and less burnout. In this conversation, we dive into the reasons behind a scarcity mindset and how we can begin developing a more abundant mindset. I have to tell you, this is an absolutely critical topic because if we are going to have more and accomplish more, we must first have to be more. Before we dive into the conversation, I want to remind you to check out two excellent resources from Mary. The first is her book, Fundraising Freedom. Now, I don't want you to dismiss this book just because you may not work for a ministry organization or a non-profit. This is a stellar book on business and mindset. It's really an essential resource for any business person, in my opinion. The second resource is the Fully Funded Podcast, which Mary hosts with the amazing Mike Kim. Mike is a marketer and author, and these two work together on this podcast to help missionaries, ministry leaders, campus ministers, and church planters grow their donor base and raise more financial support. This interview is special to me because Mary is from St. Louis, where I live as well. It's not often that I get to interview someone who's actually from my area! Click on the links below to connect with Mary, subscribe to her podcast, or purchase her book: MaryValloni.com Fundraising Freedom by Mary Valloni Fully Funded Podcast Connect with Mary on Facebook Connect with Mary on LinkedIn Follow Mary on Instagram *** Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.      Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!     Connect with Kent:     https://DailyWriterLife.com     Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders     Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders     LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kent-sanders     Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders    

On this special edition of "Listen in With KNN '' presented by FOX Sports Radio, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed special guests Prianka Nandy, Chief Information and Technology Officer at Special Olympics, and Microsoft Director of Brand Partnerships Marcie Nymark to the show. Special Olympics athletes and athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will be competing in the inaugural Gaming for Inclusion experience September 12-18. The event features bracket-style tournaments in Rocket League, Forza Motorsport 7, and Madden NFL 22 on Xbox. Winners from each tournament will compete alongside celebrity supporters.

An old couple uses a 100-year old scuba suit. Hobie makes a diorama out of veggies (and one lemon). Baywatch hosts the Special Olympics. Join Zach, Charlie and returning guest Matt Apodaca ("How Did This Get Played") for an episode that features Mary Lou Retton, vindictive-but-unseen coaches, and, of course, that sweet sweet A&W Cream Soda, all on this week's Baywatch Watch!

Prianka Nandy and Jenn Panattoni discuss their eSports event, Gaming for Inclusion eSports tournament featuring Special Olympic athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason joins JR to break the news that they'll be conducting the Movement for the Media College Tour. Jason goes on to explain the work they'll be doing toward breaking stereotypes around the world. And lastly, Jason and JR applauds the work that the Special Olympics does year-in and year-out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WTFC Releases Human Trafficking Certification Program for the Trucking Industry In this episode we recap the recent event for Women's Trucking Federation of Canada and the Provincial Government for a new certification program that informs participants about what to look for should they come across human trafficking activity. We cover details of the event and the program and you can access the program at http://knowhumantrafficking.com  #knowhumantrafficking This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com This episode is sponsored by RIMS Transport who is looking for owner operators and drivers to work cross border operations out of Hamilton Ontario. You can learn more about the opportunities at www.rimstransport.com Join us for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics happening in September helping special needs athletes have fulfilling lives. You can learn more about the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Adam Germek, President and CEO of Special Olympics Tennessee, who highlights the organization's mission and efforts to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. During the interview, Adam talks about their events, the different sports, being volunteer powered, their newest initiative with Unified Champion Schools, how the community can get involved and much more.Special Olympics Mission: The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.I personally got involved when my daughter was born 10 years ago.  She was born with a rare genetic disorder and my wife and I were told that she may never walk, talk, dress herself, feed herself, etc.  I was working in professional sports for the Memphis Grizzlies and needed to make a career change in order to be more available to support my daughter.  Thankfully a position was open with Special Olympics that allowed me to share my passion for sports and also my passion for supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.  It has been such an amazing journey and one our family is so thankful for.Special Olympics hosts over 250 events each year throughout the state with local, regional and state events in 18 sports. Traditional sports like Track and field, team sports like flag football and basketball and even winter sports with skiing, ice skating and snowboarding.Our newest initiative which started 4 years ago is a program called Unified Champion Schools.  This is a program that is funded through a grant from the Department of Special Education and allows us to go into schools with funding to help the school, school district and community create inclusive environments for all students.  There are 3 components to this program, student leadership, whole school engagement and Unified sports opportunities (traditional students paired with students with disabilities).Special Olympics is working with TSSAA to sanction sports for Unified Teams to allow individuals with intellectual disabilities train and compete for a state championship for their school.  Currently Track and Field and Bowling are sanctioned TSSAA sports.Outside of sports, Special Olympics also offers FREE health screenings in multiple disciplines including  vision screenings, hearing screenings, free sports physicals, and a strong minds program that offers tips for social and emotional wellness support.Ways community members can get involved: coming out of COVID, we have a strong need for people interested in coaching, event volunteers and management team members for local programs.Upcoming events: pending COVID restrictions, we have upcoming events listed on our website that include our State Flag Football Tournament, State Golf events, State bowling events and Young athlete camps.Learn more:Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/specialolympicstn/Twitter:                 @sotennesseeWebsite:                https://www.specialolympicstn.org/Instagram:             specialolympicstn

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Mike and Charles and Erin discuss (and banter about) local pro sports teams along with some Special Olympics updates. And as always the Lightning Round, Question and Qoute of the week are segments you cannot miss!

SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLD MEDALIST SUSPENDED after teammate's racial comments - Ashton Smith interview, Ep 052 From homeless to gold medalist, today's Comfort Kills guest took gold in the 100 meter butterfly high performance division of the 2018 Special Olympics. However, her story of resilience in the face of homelessness didn't end there, she then has since been suspended by the organization following a dispute with another athlete. Today, we take a deeper dive into the world of Special Olympics as told by a former gold medalist. Learn more about Ashton Smith by visiting her website at https://pbspeakers.com/speaker/ashton-smith/ or by clicking here: https://comfortkillsmedia.com/ck-guests Join us on this journey as our special guests step outside their comfort zones to inspire us with their stories of unimaginable loss, unbelievable courage, and undeniable miracles. To share your triumphant journey with us on Comfort Kills, Schedule a Meet & Greet with Dr. Jazz here. Intro/Outro music courtesy of RFM - Royalty Free Music  Sponsor: www.MyTwoScentsUSA.com Complacency is boring, and reaching for the stars is never overrated. Follow Dr. Jazz on this journey of mindset and motivation as we get a little comfortable with being uncomfortable. In each Comfort Kills episode she will introduce inspiring guests, thoughts, and ideas to help herself and others reach their fullest potential through inspiration of real-world stories shared by her guests. Each guests share their stories of unimaginable loss, unbelievable courage, and undeniable miracles. Join her on the path to challenge your personal status quo and be the best version of yourselves! Keywords: special olympics, texas, ashton smith, gold medalist, gold medal, racism, racist, athlete, swimmer, swim,

Recruiting Through Technology With Cloud Trucks Bruce chats with Tobenna Arodiogbu of Cloud Trucks about how they are bringing on owner operators using their new software for the industry. Could this be the new way of trucking? Can you build a trucking company with no face other than an app? We answer all these questions in this interview. You can learn more about Cloud Trucks at www.cloudtrucks.com This episode is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available http://fuelyourjourney.ca/  or call 1-800-527-5781 #fuelyourjourney @BisonTransport Join us for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics happening in September helping special needs athletes have fulfilling lives. You can learn more about the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.cav Help Fight Cancer 1 Truck at a Time with Trucking for a Cure. You can learn about their convoys at www.truckingforacure.com About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com    

Mike joins us from Southern Ontario. He grew up in a small town near Niagara Falls. As a kid he helped his father deliver milk by horse and cart and was paid in dairy. Finding out later that he was lactose intolerant, he knew this might be a sign. Eventually becoming a CPA and partner at a large firm, Mike spent ungodly hours building his career – putting a strain on his family life. Moving on to work as a CFO for a Multinational firm he lived a life of mergers, acquisitions and cultural takeovers. But we talk about his true passion – working with athletes in the Special Olympics. We discuss true focus, living in the present moment, the love of sharing success with others and the specialness of watching those who live closer to a truth … a truth from which we have all long been detached. A true lesson.   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lamontagne-ca-cpa-cbv-icd-d-81613b149/   Behind Greatness website: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north

In this episode, have a special guest, Amanda Harrinauth. Amanda is a poet, author, special Olympics athlete, global health ambassador, and life coach. She has lobbied before Congress and was featured on national public radio and PR, spoken at Stanford and most recently became the Chairwoman of the Athlete Leadership Council for Special Olympics in Northern California On this episode you'll learn about what it means to screw perfection and show up confidently. P.S. I have a FREE Launch Prep Kit filled with Canva templates/loom trainings to make launching your next offer a breeze. Click here to grab your LAUNCH PREP KIT

Tips to Get the Most of Your Training as a New Driver During the pandemic many people have had to refocus their job efforts either retraining themselves or upgrading to a new position. As an instructor I see many students struggle in class to complete their training so we offer some tips for you in this episode if you are taking any type of training. This episode is sponsored by C.A.T. Transport offering flexible work options, pet friendly programs, and is one of the Best Managed Carriers in Canada. Learn more at www.cat.ca  or call 1-800-363-5313 Join us for the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics happening in September helping special needs athletes have fulfilling lives. You can learn more about the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics at www.truckconvoy.ca About the Show LISTEN TO THE PODCAST- The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening JOIN THE LEAD PEDAL PODCAST FAN CLUB www.TheLeadPedalPodcastFanClub.com LISTEN TO LEAD PEDAL RADIO at www.LeadPedalRadio.com The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com Join The Lead Pedal Podcast Fan Club where are loyal fans get first chance at specials, discounts on merchandise and much more.The club is free to join and you can learn more at www.theleadpedalpodcastfanclub.com    

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Mike and Charles welcome Erin Fish to the Podcast team the three discuss local pro sports teams along with some Special Olympics updates. Special Olympics Athlete Sam Spinney joins the show to talk about the New England Revolution Unified team. As always the Lightning Round, Question and Qoute of the week are not to be missed.

Graham "GSM" Matthews is back from a wrestling-filled weekend in Las Vegas, and one of the interviews he was able to conduct with Drew McIntyre while there kicks off this week's WrestleRant Radio! The two-time WWE champion talks facing Jinder Mahal at SummerSlam, representing the company, the Special Olympics, his favorite SummerSlam matches, comparing where he was five years ago to where he is now, and more! RJ Marceau then joins GSM to discuss the wild weekend's festivities including CM Punk's return to wrestling on AEW Rampage and where he goes from here, other thoughts on Wednesday's Dynamite, a newsworthy SummerSlam pay-per-view, Becky Lynch's polarizing return to WWE and if Bianca Belair can rebound from the loss, Edge and Seth Rollins stealing the show, the atrocity that was Bobby Lashley vs. Goldberg, John Cena chasing his 17th world title against Roman Reigns, Brock Lesnar resurfacing and whose side Paul Heyman should be on, if NXT TakeOver 36 marked the end of an era for the black-and-gold brand and overall thoughts on the event.

Nic has been working with Special Olympics Minnesota recently to design a poster series that will be in elementary schools across the state. Today, she talks to Nick Cedergren and Katie Howlett about Special Olympics Minnesota, the importance of inclusion, and the goal of making activities accessible to all students. Resources and Links View Tess's Instagram See Special Olympics Minnesota on Instagram and Twitter, as well as Facebook You can follow Nick on Twitter as well Click here to order the posters Nic discussed

Welcome to episode 24 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about Misia's 2020 album, “So Special Christmas.” After seeing her perform in the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics, and finding out she had released a Christmas album just last year, I decided I wanted to get out an episode in time to coincide with the games. Unfortunately, life got in the way. Shipping on my order took longer than expected. After that, my old knee injury reared its head. As I was finally getting back on my feet, summer was wrapping up and the school year was starting. Needless to say, I'm running behind. I've posted the link to a video of Misia's “The Glory Day” below. And if you think about it, please consider making a donation to the Special Olympics. Misia - The Glory Day - Live - 2004 Thanks for listening, and I hope you've Misia's music and learning a little more about her. Despite all the delays, I'm still intending on getting my two planned 80s episodes by the end of the month. Join me on the 25th as I discuss Zen Records' “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” from 1984. Then listen in the following week for some more 80s goodness. As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you'd like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know. Remember, I've added a button to my Ko-fi page. If you'd like to support me one cup of coffee at a time, a donation is only $3. Any donations received will be put towards purchasing new Japanese Christmas music to review for future episodes. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And if you get a chance, leave me a review on iTunes. Thanks!

In this episode, you will learn: • Brandon's brief bio • How Brandon started into the oil and gas business • The skill that allowed Brandon to expand his businesses • About Brandon's NASCAR experience • Journey to entrepreneurship • Brandon's different streams of income • What Brandon's diet looks like • Brandon's life happiness index score • What Brandon does to give back • Brandon's biggest business goal this year • Brandon answers a random question from the GoBundance game • How to learn more about Brandon • Plus, so much more! Brandon Davis began Swan Energy, Inc in 2008, and serves as its CEO. Swan Energy Inc. manages over ninety (90) partnerships that participate in over two hundred (200) oil & gas wells in five (5) states. Brandon was born in Elk City, Oklahoma. Davis' startups and partnerships cover a wide range of industries from Nutrition 53, with former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski, to ownership of Swan Racing, which competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series from 2013-2014. The success of the Swan Energy family of companies is in part due to Davis' insistence on greater transparency and high-quality oil & gas projects that mutually benefit all involved parties. Davis also applies his unique hands-on approach to Oil & Gas Asset Clearinghouse, LLC, which he acquired in 2016. Since 1992, the company has successfully closed over 32,000 transactions involving more than one million properties and has generated more than $13.2 billion in sales. In 2015, The Denver Business Journal honored Brandon with the “40 Under 40” award, recognizing him for both his professional success and his involvement in Denver-area charities. Mr. Davis and the Swan Energy family of companies actively support several charities, including the Juvenile Research Diabetes Foundation, The Special Olympics, The Kempe Foundation, and Engineers Without Borders. Brandon lives in Houston with his two sons and enjoys spending time on their family farm.

This week's podcast is chock full of indie game goodness! Nintendo hosted an Indie World Direct announcing that seven games were available right away including two that were highly anticipated by the team: Boyfriend Dungeon and Garden Story. You know they were insta-buys as soon as they were available and we played them! Cat reviews the rogue-like dungeon crawler and dating simulator hybrid Boyfriend Dungeon that lets you date your weapons. Leah shares her first impression of Garden Story, a cute pixel RPG with farming mechanics.    What is Everyone Playing? (00:22:33) Boyfriend Dungeon Review  (00:22:43) Garden Story First Impressions  (00:43:10) This Week's News (00:49:21) Nintendo Indie World announces games that are available now and some that are coming soon (00:49:21) Xbox Partners with Special Olympics for the Inaugural Gaming for Inclusion Esports Tournament (00:56:03) Idris Elba to play Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (01:00:19) Outro and Wrap-up (01:05:30) Munchie Pooky: https://www.instagram.com/littlemunchiepooky/  -- Thanks for listening! The GoGCast comes out weekly so make sure to subscribe and you won't miss an episode. For more about us, Girls on Games, check out girlsongames.ca. Find our Merch at http://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/GirlsOnGames/ Buy us a Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/girlsongames

YJHTL intention for featuring Deron Cherry is his service to humanity. He shares the joy of growing up in his small city of Riverside, New Jersey and the incredible friends and family that shaped his life. Deron's work ethic and commitment to excellence, be it professional football or community service is nothing short of inspiring. We gladly share more of Deron's history. Deron Cherry played exclusively for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1981 to 1991. He attended Rutgers University and graduated as a biology major. He played football there as a starting free safety and punter. In 1979, he was named the team's MVP. In 1979 and 1980, Cherry earned the Associcated Press All-state honors. Deron is regarded as one of the best free safeties to have ever played the game. He was a six-time Pro Bowl selection from 1983 to 1988, starting five of them in his 11 years with the Chiefs. Few other Chiefs players have been selected to this number of Pro Bowls. He had six 100 tackle seasons in his 11 years as a member of the Chiefs, with a career total of 927 tackles. In 1987, he won the Byron “Whizzer” White NFL Man of the Year award. This award annually recognizes one player who goes above and beyond to perform community service in his hometown and team city. Other recipients include Bart Starr, Gayle Sayers, Floyd Little, Archie Manning, Roger Staubach, Franco Harris, Gene Upshaw, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees. Prior to receiving this award, he was the Chiefs NFL Man of the Year selection in 1987. This is the most prestigious award given by the NFL Players Association. Deron also was awarded the NFL's 1980's All-Decade team and in is also in the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame. Deron is actively involved in several civic organizations, including Special Olympics, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Project Warmth, Score 1 for Health, Camp Quality USA, and the United Negro College Fund. For the past 25 years, Cherry has hosted his Celebrity Invitational. This tournament has raised over $3 million to support the children of the Kansas City area. Cherry is a frequent guest speaker at civic, charitable, and corporate events throughout the country. In 1995, Deron became a limited ownership partner in one of the NFL's then-new expansion teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars. This made him the first minority owner of an NFL franchise in the league's history. Cherry is also a managing general partner with United Beverage, a local Anheuser-Busch distributor in Kansas City.

Welcome to the #PlayUnified Podcast where we meet at the intersection of sports, disability, philanthropy, entertainment and community building. Listen as we discuss why sports is such an important part of life, community and social change. Guests will include Special Olympics athletes, local sports figures, government officials, small business owners and figures within the Special Olympics movement. This week, Mike and Charles talk New England Pro Sports, Special Olympics sports and fundraising opportunities. They are joined by Lumene Montissol for the Lightning Round and Mike shares a quote he wrote to inspire himself and others. 

I am so PUMPED to welcome back The Special Olympics of Colorado to the T&T Mic! Everyone is back out in the mix of the world and The Special Olympics of Colorado (SOCO) are no different. They are out playing, competing, and fundraising to make the ship sail! Megan Scremin, CEO, and Tim Sharpe, Athlete Of The Year 2001 and current Fitness Coordinator, join me in this conversation about all things 2021 and they share SOCO updates and events coming up soon. My friend Paula and I did the Polar Plunge a few months ago and it was A BLAST! SOCO does an amazing job facilitating fun and unique fundraising events that are not only well orchestrated, but bring together an incredible group of like-minded humans and supporters… Paula and I walked away with new friends and a fresh enthusiasm to be involved with the SOCO community!! Be sure to check out The PLANE PULL coming Aug 28th and Sept 18th- Paula, myself, and a crew of our friends will be there too. Bet we can pull a plane faster than you:) Enjoy this fun-check-in with myself, Megan, and Tim as we highlight the impact of SOCO, coming events, and the heart space that leads their mission and values- what an amazing community! If you are an athlete that wants to get involved, a parent, or someone that want to volunteer check out their website for all details- you won't regret it!! www.SpecialOlympicsCO.org   Megan Scremin joined Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) in 2013 as a vital part of the leadership team, resulting in exceeded revenue goals and programmatic development and expansion. In her role as CEO, Scremin is committed to ensuring that the 15,000+ individuals that Special Olympics Colorado serves have access to a wide-variety of high-quality and life-changing programming, while utilizing the power of sport to create a healthier and more inclusive Colorado for people of all abilities.  Tim Sharpe has competed with Special Olympics Colorado for 35 years in sports including cross country skiing, basketball, soccer, golf, softball, and volleyball. His favorite sports are golf and softball. Tim says that “Special Olympics has impacted my life by helping me with my self-esteem and teaching me to work as a team.” Tim was the Male Athlete of the Year in 2001, and earned a spot as a golfer on Team USA-Colorado for the Special Olympics World Summer Games in North Carolina. He serves as a Fitness Coordinator to promote health and wellness to his fellow athletes, and mentors' other athletes serving in that role. In his spare time, he is an avid Broncos fan and serves on the Athlete Input Council.    About Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. @specialolympics www.SpecialOlympicsCO.org   IMPACT: 15,000+ ATHLETES 3,000+UNIFIED PARTNERS 8,000+YOUNG ATHLETES 21 SPORTS OFFERED 410+ UNIFIED SCHOOLS 1,000+ COACHES 9,000+ VOLUNTEERS 40,000+ ANNUAL COACH HOURS 400,000+ YOUTH IMPACTED STATEWIDE 400+ ANNUAL ENGAGEMENTS, EVENTS & COMPETITIONS 1,800+ ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS 96% OF ATHLETES EXPERIENCED IMPROVED SELF-CONFIDENCE 94% OF ATHLETES REPORTED IMPROVED SPORTS SKILLS   Events: The Plane Pull, Pulling For a Purpose: August 28th in Broomfield AND September 18th, Colorado Springs  Hall of Fame (Inductees) Oct 13th, 2021   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com   Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Email: Info@KOAlliance.com Website: www.KOAlliance.com  

In this episode we are joined by Louie as we discuss the Olympics, our love languages, Special Olympics, and much more

The Olympics are in full swing in Tokyo which makes this week's podcast episode especially timely! We are excited to talk with behavior analyst, Mariah Alden, about the amazing ways sports help individuals on the spectrum find joy and learn new skills. Sports can help build social skills, fine motor skills, and daily living skills but really the benefit found by both volunteers and by athletes seems to be infinite. Download the podcast today to learn more.   Learn more about the Special Olympics by clicking the link below.  https://www.specialolympics.org/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

In honor of the Tokyo Olympics, we are re-releasing episode 34 of the show which features Matt DiLorenzo, CEO of TYR Sport, a company that serves some of the world's best athletes. Named as one of the ten most influential people in swimming by Swimming World Magazine, TYR Sport Chief Executive Officer Matt DiLorenzo has proven to drive his industry in both innovation and design. As a leading manufacturer of swim and triathlon gear, DiLorenzo's brand has outfitted some of the greatest names in sports including 12x Olympic Medalist Ryan Lochte. Today, his company boasts an impressive roster of over thirty professional athletes and has expanded global distribution to include seventy-five countries. Under DiLorenzo's leadership TYR Sport has secured major national partnerships with U.S.A Swimming, U.S.A Water Polo, U.S. Masters Swimming and over fifty-five universities and colleges. Most recently, TYR also announced its position as the new title sponsor of the 2018 TYR Pro Swim Series. However, Matt's commitment to pushing the envelope has catapulted the brand far beyond just domestic success. Internationally, TYR functions as the official product supplier for all aquatic disciplines within LEN (The European Swimming League). In addition, TYR technical suits, swimskins, wetsuits and equipment have been worn by athletes at the highest levels of international competition including the IRONMAN World Championships and the Summer Olympic Games. Responsible for building major community based initiatives on behalf of his brand, DiLorenzo continues to find ways to give back. Throughout his tenure TYR has participated in learn to swim clinics and programs. In 2012, TYR launched its first TYR Pink collection; a line of products dedicated to fighting the battle against breast cancer. Since then TYR has donated over $325,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), with the line continuing to grow each year. In addition to Hurricane Harvey relief, DiLorenzo and team TYR athletes most recently worked alongside the Mac Crutchfield Foundation to support drowning prevention programs and events, as well as the Special Olympics. In recognition of his major contributions to both TYR Sport and the industry as a whole, DiLorenzo was presented with the Sporting Goods Business 40 Under 40 award by The SportsOneSource Group in 2013. He is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in both finance and economics.

The bath boys kickoff the episode talking about the Olympics. Simone Biles is making a comeback! Fuck the haters! Is it morally wrong to bet on the Special Olympics? Chris Paul stays with the Suns. No chance they make another Finals. MLB talk: Andy is happy but Ian is sad. Mookie Betts is back with the Dodgers. Rizzo, Bryant, and Baez all homer with their new teams. At least Cubs tickets are cheap. The NFL is so close to being back. But for now, we have to talk about boring injuries. Andy's virtual horse, Wumbo, runs his first race on Zed Run! Ian talks crypto art to end the episode. Buy XCOPY, not financial advice (wink wink).

The first Special Olympics were held in Chicago on this day in 1968. Organized by Eunice Kennedy Shriver and inspired by her love for her sister Rosemary, who was intellectually disabled.