https://www.spreaker.com/show/what-makes-you-tick_1
If you enjoyed this podcast and want to help us continue to support this wonderful community, please visit AbbyLou.org to donate.

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb]]>enMental HealthCopyright LaunchPod Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/43db6c2062bcb40ef23828cbf5928fe9.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/what-makes-you-tick_1Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:26:21 +0000LaunchPod MediaLaunchPod Mediaredteam@launchpod.mediaThe What Makes You Tick Podcast was brought to fruition by the Abby Lou Foundation, with host Devon Millington. The Abby Lou Foundation provides advocacy and support to adults with intellectual disabilities who are reliant on public funds. Through...
If you enjoyed this podcast and want to help us continue to support this wonderful community, please visit AbbyLou.org to donate.

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embracing-differences-bryony-s-journey-with-cerebral-palsy--56006911

Today Devon talks to special guest Bryony Moss, a 25 year old who lives in the UK and deals with cerebral palsy of right hemiplegia, learning disabilities, and she’s also neurodivergent. She’s an actress, model, and advocate for disability and mental health. Growing up, Bryony realized there seemed to be no actresses out there like her, so she wanted to get into the industry herself and help others like her see and understand that anyone can do it. She has started her own bedtime story reading YouTube channel and has found that you can help people anywhere in the world in various ways.

• About cerebral palsy 2:00
• Adapting to her struggles 4:00
• Getting to a happy place in life 9:50
• Bryony Goes Bananas with Bedtime Stories 12:20
• Inspirational people for her 16:30
• Motivation and making necessary changes in herself 22:10
• Feeling bad about having a disability 26:25
• What Bryony is working on right now 35:10

“Don’t be scared to try new things, even in school settings when you try and fit in. I’d say one of my greatest accomplishments was actually just staying true to myself. Not everyone’s gonna like it, but just stay true to yourself because you are enough and you are worthy, and you can achieve and will do amazing things even though you don’t even know it yet because there are crazy amounts of opportunities that come your way when you just be you.” 11:21

@defeatingdisability

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56006911Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:03 +0000LaunchPod MediaToday Devon talks to special guest Bryony Moss, a 25 year old who lives in the UK and deals with cerebral palsy of right hemiplegia, learning disabilities, and she’s also neurodivergent. She’s an actress, model, and advocate for disability and mental...

Today Devon talks to special guest Bryony Moss, a 25 year old who lives in the UK and deals with cerebral palsy of right hemiplegia, learning disabilities, and she’s also neurodivergent. She’s an actress, model, and advocate for disability and mental health. Growing up, Bryony realized there seemed to be no actresses out there like her, so she wanted to get into the industry herself and help others like her see and understand that anyone can do it. She has started her own bedtime story reading YouTube channel and has found that you can help people anywhere in the world in various ways.

• About cerebral palsy 2:00
• Adapting to her struggles 4:00
• Getting to a happy place in life 9:50
• Bryony Goes Bananas with Bedtime Stories 12:20
• Inspirational people for her 16:30
• Motivation and making necessary changes in herself 22:10
• Feeling bad about having a disability 26:25
• What Bryony is working on right now 35:10

“Don’t be scared to try new things, even in school settings when you try and fit in. I’d say one of my greatest accomplishments was actually just staying true to myself. Not everyone’s gonna like it, but just stay true to yourself because you are enough and you are worthy, and you can achieve and will do amazing things even though you don’t even know it yet because there are crazy amounts of opportunities that come your way when you just be you.” 11:21

@defeatingdisability

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb
Thank you for listening!]]>2248abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-the-segregation-of-people-with-disabilities-interview-with-olivier-and-hilda-bernier--53317651Today we interview Olivier and Hilda Bernier who share with us some wonderful stories about their experience navigating the world of special education services for their son, Emilio. Olivier is a filmmaker from New York and his wife gave birth to their son 6 years ago, who has Down Syndrome and he set them on this journey of making a film called “Forget Me Not,” which they hope many will get a chance to see. Before having Emilio, Hilda was a special education and bilingual education teacher in Brooklyn, which has given her a lot of insight into all the processes that children with disabilities go through to get the services they need. After having Emilio, they have gained a much better understanding of how the process is for families and want to give their perspective through their documentary.

• Did Olivier have experience with Down Syndrome? 3:25
• The circumstances that led to them creating this documentary 7:05
• What response are you getting from this project? 16:45
• What you ought to know going into this 20:40
• Help is necessary 28:00

“For us our goal was and is to have Emilio in an inclusive setting, so once we determined that that was our goal, we were able to work around it, see how we could work with the district, and the teachers, and providers to make it happen. All families and circumstances are different, so it’s very important to have a clear vision of what you want for your child and then you will find a way to get to it.” 24:17

forgetmenotdocumentary.com
@forgetmenotdocumentary]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53317651Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:58:36 +0000LaunchPod MediaToday we interview Olivier and Hilda Bernier who share with us some wonderful stories about their experience navigating the world of special education services for their son, Emilio. Olivier is a filmmaker from New York and his wife gave birth to...Today we interview Olivier and Hilda Bernier who share with us some wonderful stories about their experience navigating the world of special education services for their son, Emilio. Olivier is a filmmaker from New York and his wife gave birth to their son 6 years ago, who has Down Syndrome and he set them on this journey of making a film called “Forget Me Not,” which they hope many will get a chance to see. Before having Emilio, Hilda was a special education and bilingual education teacher in Brooklyn, which has given her a lot of insight into all the processes that children with disabilities go through to get the services they need. After having Emilio, they have gained a much better understanding of how the process is for families and want to give their perspective through their documentary.

• Did Olivier have experience with Down Syndrome? 3:25
• The circumstances that led to them creating this documentary 7:05
• What response are you getting from this project? 16:45
• What you ought to know going into this 20:40
• Help is necessary 28:00

“For us our goal was and is to have Emilio in an inclusive setting, so once we determined that that was our goal, we were able to work around it, see how we could work with the district, and the teachers, and providers to make it happen. All families and circumstances are different, so it’s very important to have a clear vision of what you want for your child and then you will find a way to get to it.” 24:17

forgetmenotdocumentary.com
@forgetmenotdocumentary]]>2219abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/utah-bill-hb0178-and-why-you-should-care-about-it-our-obligation-to-reduce-the-capacity-for-harm--52684085In this episode Devon wanted to talk about something that’s really important to him here in Utah. There is a bill being proposed in the House, Bill HB0178, and the main gist of this bill is that it would essentially make it illegal for a disability care agency or contracted company to have as a part of their employment agreements non-compete, non solicitation agreements, and this may seem like something trivial or not important, but there is a reason this could be an important issue for Utahns to pay attention to and Devon explains that today.

• Why this matters 2:12
• Persons who work with a host home 4:48
• Trying to prevent moral complication 8:28
• The only way that less of those bad things happen 11:34
• Our obligation to reduce the capacity for harm 14:05

“Because all of the money for this industry are your private funds, but committed to public purposes, public initiatives, then we have zero reason to restrict the capacity, or the quality, or the ability for those funds to impact positive change. I’d be in support of any initiative that reduces the limits on our collective innovative capacity to prove the quality of services.” 10:57]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52684085Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:05:01 +0000LaunchPod MediaIn this episode Devon wanted to talk about something that’s really important to him here in Utah. There is a bill being proposed in the House, Bill HB0178, and the main gist of this bill is that it would essentially make it illegal for a disability...In this episode Devon wanted to talk about something that’s really important to him here in Utah. There is a bill being proposed in the House, Bill HB0178, and the main gist of this bill is that it would essentially make it illegal for a disability care agency or contracted company to have as a part of their employment agreements non-compete, non solicitation agreements, and this may seem like something trivial or not important, but there is a reason this could be an important issue for Utahns to pay attention to and Devon explains that today.

• Why this matters 2:12
• Persons who work with a host home 4:48
• Trying to prevent moral complication 8:28
• The only way that less of those bad things happen 11:34
• Our obligation to reduce the capacity for harm 14:05

“Because all of the money for this industry are your private funds, but committed to public purposes, public initiatives, then we have zero reason to restrict the capacity, or the quality, or the ability for those funds to impact positive change. I’d be in support of any initiative that reduces the limits on our collective innovative capacity to prove the quality of services.” 10:57]]>1132abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-the-perception-of-down-syndrome-with-matthew-schwab-helping-the-world-better-understand--52122774
What perception Matthew’s trying to change 1:00
The new narrative 2:31
Some of his hacks and tips for finding success with Down Syndrome 3:34
Have you ever been jealous or wish you didn’t have Down Syndrome? 8:00
Stereotypes that aren’t reality 10:39
What Matthew has done to develop emotional awareness 13:47
The TED organization 16:41
Public speaking engagements 20:56
Gigi’s Playhouse 29:27

“I want this narrative to be completely different. More accepting, more welcoming, while individuals with disabilities are ready for the world, but it proves that the world is not ready for us. And that’s what I want to do. I want it to be an equal balance between us being ready for the world and the world being ready for us.” 2:32]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52122774Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:00:01 +0000LaunchPod MediaToday Devin had the opportunity to speak with Matthew Schwab, who is a 25 year old North Carolina native that has Down Syndrome. What makes Matthew tick is advocacy in general because everyone needs it, but those who really need it are individuals...
What perception Matthew’s trying to change 1:00
The new narrative 2:31
Some of his hacks and tips for finding success with Down Syndrome 3:34
Have you ever been jealous or wish you didn’t have Down Syndrome? 8:00
Stereotypes that aren’t reality 10:39
What Matthew has done to develop emotional awareness 13:47
The TED organization 16:41
Public speaking engagements 20:56
Gigi’s Playhouse 29:27

“I want this narrative to be completely different. More accepting, more welcoming, while individuals with disabilities are ready for the world, but it proves that the world is not ready for us. And that’s what I want to do. I want it to be an equal balance between us being ready for the world and the world being ready for us.” 2:32]]>2128abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-baby-deserves-to-be-celebrated-with-carissa-carroll-let-s-celebrate-down-syndrome--52067884
About Jack’s Basket 1:28
Changing the tone when delivering the news 6:02
Being exposed to Down Syndrome 10:05
Skills to develop for Jack’s Basket 17:18
More meaning with Down Syndrome 23:34
There is deep value in this group 29:51

“The world, or how may be giving this news in kind of a sad, kind of assumptive, but negative tone, why is that not the case from people that are actually living their lives with Down Syndrome? Or families that have a family member with Down Syndrome? That also was a reality to me that I was like, that’s not OK. We shouldn’t be talking about Down Syndrome as if it is the most devastating news because we can hear from those that has that reality that life is good.” 6:30

www.jacksbasket.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52067884Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000LaunchPod MediaToday we have Carissa Carroll who is the Founder of Jack’s Basket, a nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate babies with Down syndrome that strives to ensure that every new and expectant parent is provided resources and avenues of support...
About Jack’s Basket 1:28
Changing the tone when delivering the news 6:02
Being exposed to Down Syndrome 10:05
Skills to develop for Jack’s Basket 17:18
More meaning with Down Syndrome 23:34
There is deep value in this group 29:51

“The world, or how may be giving this news in kind of a sad, kind of assumptive, but negative tone, why is that not the case from people that are actually living their lives with Down Syndrome? Or families that have a family member with Down Syndrome? That also was a reality to me that I was like, that’s not OK. We shouldn’t be talking about Down Syndrome as if it is the most devastating news because we can hear from those that has that reality that life is good.” 6:30

www.jacksbasket.org]]>2124abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-the-abby-lou-foundation-with-founders-jeremy-and-lisa-creager--51744243
What the Abby Lou Foundation is and why it exists 1:06
Does the public know about these resources? 7:19
What parents can do to take control 11:39
Clarifying some basic options for living and medicaid waiver services 13:55
Being able to make informed choices 20:10
Presenting new desserts and giving more options 24:34
Blessed to help these amazing individuals 30:34

“Regardless of what anybody tells you, there’s no limitations to the number of programs you can try. As long as there’s a program out there willing to give you a try, you have the opportunity and if you already have the money for this program assigned to you, then you have the opportunity to try as many cookies, or brownies, or muffins, or any number of desserts out there until you find the one that’s just right for you.” 26:42]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51744243Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:00:03 +0000LaunchPod MediaToday is a very special episode with the founders of the Abby Lou Foundation, Mr. Jeremy Creager and his lovely wife, Lisa. They have a daughter who was born with Down’s Syndrome and they realized that as she got older, the quality and availability of...
What the Abby Lou Foundation is and why it exists 1:06
Does the public know about these resources? 7:19
What parents can do to take control 11:39
Clarifying some basic options for living and medicaid waiver services 13:55
Being able to make informed choices 20:10
Presenting new desserts and giving more options 24:34
Blessed to help these amazing individuals 30:34

“Regardless of what anybody tells you, there’s no limitations to the number of programs you can try. As long as there’s a program out there willing to give you a try, you have the opportunity and if you already have the money for this program assigned to you, then you have the opportunity to try as many cookies, or brownies, or muffins, or any number of desserts out there until you find the one that’s just right for you.” 26:42]]>2142abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/math-independence-and-finding-love-with-dylan-mathews-coping-with-asd--51400764
Why he can relate to those who experience the world differently 1:40
The beauty and usefulness of math 7:52
Pursuing independence, which can be scary 11:41
Carl Rogers - On Becoming a Person 18:41
Coping in an environment of normal people 27:42
Seeking therapy 36:15

“ I run into people that get into this sort of get into this A-social mindset. Heck I’ll strike up conversations with strangers. If you’re nervous about talking to women, talk to an old lady first, things like that.” 12:27

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51400764Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000LaunchPod MediaToday I have my good friend here with me, Dylan Mathews. He is someone who experiences the world differently, but despite that he has successfully navigated the dating landscape, found a partner and is married, and now has a kid as well. He has taught...
Why he can relate to those who experience the world differently 1:40
The beauty and usefulness of math 7:52
Pursuing independence, which can be scary 11:41
Carl Rogers - On Becoming a Person 18:41
Coping in an environment of normal people 27:42
Seeking therapy 36:15

“ I run into people that get into this sort of get into this A-social mindset. Heck I’ll strike up conversations with strangers. If you’re nervous about talking to women, talk to an old lady first, things like that.” 12:27

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>2497abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enabled-intelligence-with-peter-kant-and-lauren-bacon-paving-the-way-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities--50995560
What Enabled Intelligence is all about 0:53
Hyper focus and attention to detail 5:40
Finding people with the right skillset 9:02
The interview process 17:35
Using artificial intelligence 21:45
What inspired Lauren to work with this group 27:05
The importance of acceptance and diversity 33:24

“We’re a small company so it really feels like a family and everyone is different, but everyone gets along really well and we do a lot of social things. So it’s a really great place for people to build some friendships and have some social outlets as well.” 11:45

enabledintelligence.net

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995560Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:55:01 +0000LaunchPod MediaWe’re grateful to have a couple of the executives from Enabled Intelligence. We have Peter Kant who is the CEO, and Lauren Bacon who is the Chief People Officer with us today. These are people who are looking for, hiring, and paving the way for people...
What Enabled Intelligence is all about 0:53
Hyper focus and attention to detail 5:40
Finding people with the right skillset 9:02
The interview process 17:35
Using artificial intelligence 21:45
What inspired Lauren to work with this group 27:05
The importance of acceptance and diversity 33:24

“We’re a small company so it really feels like a family and everyone is different, but everyone gets along really well and we do a lot of social things. So it’s a really great place for people to build some friendships and have some social outlets as well.” 11:45

enabledintelligence.net

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>2667abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fashion-model-mikayla-holmgren-achieving-big-things-with-down-s-syndrome--50995567
Being interested in fashion from a young age 2:14
Some inspiration that influences Mikayla 4:07
Something Mikayla has had to learn 8:48
Miss USA in Minnesota 9:53
The supporters in her life 11:41
Advice she has held onto 14:33
What she’s working on right now 17:43
Being a good self advocate 19:10

“I’m the first woman [with Down’s syndrome] to do [a pageant], and I just want to do it because I love the stage, number one, and all that confidence is on that stage. I love to perform, so when I did Miss Amazing, I was the age of 20… I love doing pageants.” 10:11

https://www.mikaylaholmgren.com/
@mikholmgren_inspiring_others"

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995567Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000LaunchPod Mediaparents, the public, and it doesn’t seem like there’s a lot of information or media directed exactly to the person with the disability. So my goal with this podcast is to make a podcast that talks specifically to those who have intellectual,...
Being interested in fashion from a young age 2:14
Some inspiration that influences Mikayla 4:07
Something Mikayla has had to learn 8:48
Miss USA in Minnesota 9:53
The supporters in her life 11:41
Advice she has held onto 14:33
What she’s working on right now 17:43
Being a good self advocate 19:10

“I’m the first woman [with Down’s syndrome] to do [a pageant], and I just want to do it because I love the stage, number one, and all that confidence is on that stage. I love to perform, so when I did Miss Amazing, I was the age of 20… I love doing pageants.” 10:11

https://www.mikaylaholmgren.com/
@mikholmgren_inspiring_others"

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>1381abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephen-clark-with-haven-camps-physical-social-mental-and-spiritual-improvement--50995565
What is Haven Camps? 0:37
The most rewarding part of this program 5:53
Building good relationships 10:24
Who can attend 15:14
How individuals can be successful at a camp 18:02
Finding more happiness when we take the right steps 25:39
Some final advice 29:23

“Our joy was being able to be that place that allowed them to experience it and to be in a position for them to be with us, and kind of for us to hold their hand through it. It’s really the joy of being in the job that I am and having that opportunity to put on programs that we do.” 9:45"

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995565Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000LaunchPod Media"In this episode my guest is Stephen Clark who tells me all about the benefits of Haven Camps, which is a camp in Upstate New York that is seeking to improve the physical, social, mental, and spiritual lives of persons with intellectual disabilities....
What is Haven Camps? 0:37
The most rewarding part of this program 5:53
Building good relationships 10:24
Who can attend 15:14
How individuals can be successful at a camp 18:02
Finding more happiness when we take the right steps 25:39
Some final advice 29:23

“Our joy was being able to be that place that allowed them to experience it and to be in a position for them to be with us, and kind of for us to hold their hand through it. It’s really the joy of being in the job that I am and having that opportunity to put on programs that we do.” 9:45"

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>2643abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-barriers-with-houston-vandergriff-running-a-photography-business-with-down-s-syndrome--50995566
How much time he spends taking pictures 1:50
Someone who inspires him 3:50
Growing skills and networking 8:16
Have you ever wanted to quit? 14:37
Turning a hobby into a business 19:09
Persistence 26:16

“It’s easy to take a spectacular picture of the Eiffel Tower, but it’s a little trickier when you’re confined to your own backyard, but Houston’s had a really good experience of being able to spend time. Here we life in Tennessee, and so we’ve got the Great Smoky Mountains, and we spent quite a bit of time there, and so he’s been able to hone his skills literally in our backyard.” 3:25

https://www.downsandtowns.com/
@downsandtowns"

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995566Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:24:03 +0000LaunchPod Media"Today I’m with my good friend, Mr. Houston, who is an award winning travel photographer that has been all over the world and I’m excited to share with you his experiences, what makes him tick, and what motivates and inspires him to do what he does....
How much time he spends taking pictures 1:50
Someone who inspires him 3:50
Growing skills and networking 8:16
Have you ever wanted to quit? 14:37
Turning a hobby into a business 19:09
Persistence 26:16

“It’s easy to take a spectacular picture of the Eiffel Tower, but it’s a little trickier when you’re confined to your own backyard, but Houston’s had a really good experience of being able to spend time. Here we life in Tennessee, and so we’ve got the Great Smoky Mountains, and we spent quite a bit of time there, and so he’s been able to hone his skills literally in our backyard.” 3:25

https://www.downsandtowns.com/
@downsandtowns"

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>2101abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-lady-abby-cox-the-show-up-initiative--50995563
The Show Up Initiative 2:23
If you’re interested in participating 6:40
Skills and traits of the people who participate in special olympics 12:38
Inspiring people during this unified sports program 19:06
Other ways they touch the lives of people with intellectual disabilities 26:58
Best way to reach out 37:11

“Our motto is that you can pretend to care, but you can’t pretend to show up, and that means that when you want to make things better in your community, you show up and you do things that help other people. You get proximate to people that have a different story. That’s why I love people who have all different abilities because they’ve taught me so much.” 1:26

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995563Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:50:02 +0000LaunchPod MediaI’m excited to share with you my conversation I had with First Lady Abby Palmer Cox, who has been married to Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox for the past 24 years and is a mother of 4. She graduated from North Sanpete High School, Snow College and Utah...
The Show Up Initiative 2:23
If you’re interested in participating 6:40
Skills and traits of the people who participate in special olympics 12:38
Inspiring people during this unified sports program 19:06
Other ways they touch the lives of people with intellectual disabilities 26:58
Best way to reach out 37:11

“Our motto is that you can pretend to care, but you can’t pretend to show up, and that means that when you want to make things better in your community, you show up and you do things that help other people. You get proximate to people that have a different story. That’s why I love people who have all different abilities because they’ve taught me so much.” 1:26

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>2501abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-purpose-with-sean-mcelwee-loving-who-you-are-just-the-way-you-are--50995562
About Sean 0:48
Believing that anyone can be successful 2:42
Ending up on a TV show 4:01
Finding purpose 6:47
Helping your child move forward in their interests 7:56
Calming down 11:20
About his T-shirts 15:49
What makes Sean unique 21:24
TikTok 24:30
Helping people that don’t feel confident or don’t know what to do 27:52

“When Sean was 3 years old, he asked to join a singing and dancing group.” “When you were 3??” “Yeah!” “He saw them perform at an event and he went ‘Me do that!’” “Sometimes when you got it, you got it man. 3 years old??” 7:38

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995562Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:12:11 +0000LaunchPod MediaI’m here today with my friend, Sean Mcelwee, and he tells us about some of the things that make him unique and some of the awesome things that he’s been able to accomplish in his life. Sean has his own T-shirt business, is a Keynote speaker, and he...
About Sean 0:48
Believing that anyone can be successful 2:42
Ending up on a TV show 4:01
Finding purpose 6:47
Helping your child move forward in their interests 7:56
Calming down 11:20
About his T-shirts 15:49
What makes Sean unique 21:24
TikTok 24:30
Helping people that don’t feel confident or don’t know what to do 27:52

“When Sean was 3 years old, he asked to join a singing and dancing group.” “When you were 3??” “Yeah!” “He saw them perform at an event and he went ‘Me do that!’” “Sometimes when you got it, you got it man. 3 years old??” 7:38

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>2157abby_lou,abby_lou_foundation,autism,challenged,disabilities,disability,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challanged,what_makes_you_tickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/host-interview-with-devon-millington-and-lynda-cox--50995561
What has brought Devon to where he is 0:57
Understanding those with Disabilities 7:32
How the Abby Lou Foundation came to pass 9:27
Changing how people get services 14:55
What makes him the most excited about this podcast 19:24

“Me, two of my really good friends and people that I work with in business, my good friend Cole, and my good friend James partnered up on the Abby Lou Foundation and brought in some other people who could help us to try to change the way that disability services happen locally, but maybe also nationally, so that way we can maybe feel safe putting people we love in those scenarios.” 13:46

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995561Mon, 22 Aug 2022 15:11:27 +0000LaunchPod MediaLynda Cox from the Abby Lou Foundation interviews Devon Millington, the CEO, in today’s episode just so you guys can get to know him a little better. Devon tells about what led him to where he is and a story that influenced him in helping those with...
What has brought Devon to where he is 0:57
Understanding those with Disabilities 7:32
How the Abby Lou Foundation came to pass 9:27
Changing how people get services 14:55
What makes him the most excited about this podcast 19:24

“Me, two of my really good friends and people that I work with in business, my good friend Cole, and my good friend James partnered up on the Abby Lou Foundation and brought in some other people who could help us to try to change the way that disability services happen locally, but maybe also nationally, so that way we can maybe feel safe putting people we love in those scenarios.” 13:46

If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>1379autism,disabilities,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challangedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abby-lou-foundation-introductory-episode--50995564
If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50995564Mon, 22 Aug 2022 13:49:31 +0000LaunchPod MediaAdults with intellectual disabilities are an often overlooked demographic in our country. Americans are typically aware of children, or adolescents with intellectual disabilities and the programs and aid available to them, but not many people are...
If you'd like to donate to the Abby Lou Foundation to help continue to enrich the lives of the intellectually disabled, follow this link: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/aoZ_jg?vid=v60hb

Thank you for listening!]]>211autism,disabilities,disabled,down_syndrome,handicapped,health,intellectual_disabilities,learning_disabilities,mental,mental_health,mentally_challangedfalsefull