CHASE Your Dreams Podcast

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In this episode, the CHASE C-2 Youth & Young Adult Advisory Council dives into how friendship and storytelling shape experiences, connection, and confidence. Meet these inspiring individuals in person at this year’s CHASE FEST, where they’ll be co-leading a breakout session they helped design from the ground up.

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What does a college experience look like for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities? In this episode, we sit down with Dana Lattin from KU TPE (University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education) to explore how the program helps students with IDD step onto campus and into real college life — not on the sidelines, but as full participants.

Dana walks us through how KU TPE blends academics, career development, and social connection, giving students the chance to experience the independence and personal growth that come with the college years.

Learn more about KU TPE here. 

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MIT graduate and CHASE FEST keynote speaker Drew Crowe joins us to unpack how the manufacturing sector is creating meaningful, inclusive career pathways—and why the future of work is more accessible, innovative, and full of opportunity than ever before.

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It's 2026 and the world is more connected than ever. And yet, making friends can feel hard! If you want tips on making friends (from two certified friends), give the newest episode a listen. 

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We're back! This episode features CHASE youth Max! He shares insights on fishing, guitar playing, and his interest in cars. Thanks for tuning in! 

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Have you tried to nail down a gratitude practice but find it difficult to maintain? Maybe you're not the gratitude journal type, and that's okay! Gratitude can be brought to all areas of life and experiences, sometimes it just takes thinking outside of the box. Luckily, Jorden is here to help us do just that. 

Enjoy this episode, and please remember to rate and share our show! 

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Amy Ballinger is the Community Engagement Leader at Independence, Inc. -- a Kansas Center for Independent Living (CIL). Amy and her team are taking up a collaboration on IEPodcast with the Families Together CHASE gang, offering youth and young adults in Kansas City, KS a new opportunity to join a podcast about their own IEP! Listen in for a sneak peek, and contact Amy directly for more information on how to get started: [email protected]. 

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In this Teach From The Heart episode, CHASE team member Natalie Moyer invites listeners to explore the power of belief systems and how reframing your mindset can help you push past limits, create space for abundance, and CHASE your dreams with confidence.

Through personal stories of multiculturalism and upbringing, Natalie and special guests, Melodie Moyer and Jorden Durkee, share their insights and journeys of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs and creating space for an abundant and joyful life.

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When Brad attended a national leadership conference focused on improving youth transition services, he met Michael Scanlon, Director of Community & Partnerships at Street Smart Ventures.

In this episode, Michael joins us virtually to share the mission of Street Smart Ventures, his role in building community connections, and the core values that fuel his passion for empowerment and growth. 
 

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In this episode, we sit down with Edgar Palacios, founder of the Latinx Education Collaborative and Revolución Educativa, two powerful organizations advancing Latino representation and leadership in education. Edgar shares his personal journey, and his views on creating pathways for Latino educators, students, and families to be seen, heard, and empowered. From dismantling systemic barriers to building community-driven change, this conversation is an inspiring look at what happens when advocacy meets action. 

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