Raising Kellan

Part 1: Lindsay Ennis of The Mustard Seed in Dyersburg, TN will be holding a Holiday Open House this coming weekend Nov 6 and 7 from 10-6 and November 8 from 12-6. Stop by for some refreshments and help with that Christmas shopping  list! As always shop local and support the small businesses in your community https://themustardseedtn.com/

Next week features Kathryn McGuire and Mark Maupin new co-owners of Geraldine's Florist who will be holding their Holiday Open House on Saturday Nov 14. 

We are taking a detour from our regular programming for the next 5 weeks. Like many communities, our hometown has faced upheaval and jarring change in 2020. As we move toward the festive season, we advocate for small businesses that are the "bloodline of the community"(SBA.gov). Dyersburg has a thriving community of entrepreneurs and this podcast mini series highlights 4 such local owned business as well as a faith based nonprofit. We are proud to feature:

Episode 34: Lindsay Ennis of the Mustard Seed

Episode 35: Kathryn McGuire and Mark Maupin of Geraldine's Florist

Episode 36: Whitley Synder of Smallcakes

Episode 37: Sandra Pruitt of the Salvation Army

Episode 38: Donna Hilliard of Sunflower Health Foods

Credit for the Podcast Series must be shared with Thomas Coronado co owner of Jordan's Grab and Go who you can listen to on Episode 30 of the Raising Kellan Podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Crady Schneider co-owner of Memphis Mom Collective, an online parenting resource. Dig in and enjoy this insightful talk that covers some diverse topics. Check out Crady's blog to complement this podcast episode at www. raising kellan.org

Time Stamps

2:30  What is the Memphis Mom Collective

3:30  A Day in Crady's Life

6:00  Raising multiple kids. Neurotypical vs Atypical.

7:02  What does advocacy mean to you?

9:53  Communication vs Language

10:55  Hammock Swing

11:11  Break

12: 06 What is happening with the Katie Beckett Waiver in Tennessee?   

17: 40 Accessibility and "Disability is Diversity"

21:00 Conclusion

Transcript of this podcast

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and today we chat with Keli Gooch who is a licensed mental health professional, author, and special-needs mom to Tayler her 18-year-old daughter with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. 

Keli is a gifted writer and I encouraged you to check out her blog https://www.keligooch.com/blog as well as her book titled "Watering the Soul: A 91-Day Purposeful Self Care Journal for caregivers". Often as a caregiver, it is difficult to find a resource that offers actionable steps to manage burn out and Keli's book serves that need. 

Jennifer Barham has also contributed a blog piece educating us on Down Syndrome. 

This resource may be found at www.raisingkellan.org including the transcript of the interview with Keli Gooch

Enjoy the chat and please leave a comment!

Jordan's Grab 'n Go is a mom-and-pop convenience store that specializes in GOOD FOOD FAST. Thomas Coronado the co-owner/manager is the big brother to Jordan, a young adult on the Autism spectrum. This family business serves up unique and tantalizing dishes however the diversity here extends beyond its creative menu as Jordan's evolves into an inclusive workplace for several individuals with special needs. 

Listen in, to an amazing chat! 

0 - 2:00: The concept behind Jordan's

2 - 2:30: How has the pandemic affected the business?

2:30- 5:46: Family history and the diversity of the menu at Jordan's

5:46 - 6:47: Shout out!

6:47 -8:12: Purpose of business

8:12 - 9:00: Vision for Jordan's

9:00 - 10:00: How we met!

10:45 - 11:20: Advice to special needs siblings

11:20 - 15:20: Halloween and the Symbol of the Blue Pumpkin

15:20 - 19:00 ****Future giveaway in the works!***

19:00 - 21:00: The Ins/Out of a business and a podcast

Check out our Interview with Christine Coronado (Tommy's mom and co owner of Jordan's) in Episode 3 and Jessica Leving (Special Siblings Podcast) in Episode 7.

The transcript Link can be found at https://www.raisingkellan.org/blog/interview-with-thomas-coronado-of-jordans-grab-n-go-in-dyersburg-tn

Amanda Dickinson is a professor, writer, and founder of the Mighty Miracles Foundation. This is a nonprofit that sends free care packages to current NICU families across the country. Their care packages include several different things including two books Amanda authored: The World of the NICU and Our NICU Story (a Children’s Book). Listen to this engaging podcast to find Amanda's motivation and inspiration...

This episode honors Kaleb, Amanda's Mighty Miracle. 

To learn more about Amanda, Kaleb, and the Foundation hop over to https://www.raisingkellan.org/, and here is the link to the Mighty Miracles Foundation webpage. 

Awesome conversation with my friend journalist Rachel Townsend as we chat about World Cerebral Palsy Day scheduled for October 6, 2020. We also talk about the nonprofit  "Raising Kellan"  and how you can help. 

Learn how you can show support and advocacy for those individuals with cerebral palsy, their families, and the organizations that serve them by visiting https://worldcpday.org/

Rachel Townsend will be writing an upcoming article for the State Gazette https://www.stategazette.com/ 

I can't believe it's our 1st BIRTHDAY!  Celebrate with us by taking a walk down memory lane. In this episode Marsh Naidoo co-hosts with Drake Box to chat about our origin story, our favorite episodes, transforming from a self-funded project to a nonprofit organization, and writing the book "What I Wish I knew Back Then" to help sustain Raising Kellan, Inc mission which you can learn more about at https://www.raisingkellan.org/

A BIG BIRTHDAY WISH is for you to please leave us a review and five-star rating on your podcast provider. Thank you!

Jerusha Mather is a Ph.D. student in the Medical Sciences at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. Jerusha presents with athetoid cerebral palsy and this is the motivation for her research work.

This bright young woman has so much to offer the world, so open those ears and heart to receive Jerusha's pearls of wisdom! To learn more about Jerusha pop over to www.raisingkellan.org 

You can reach out to Jerusha on Instagram @jerushamather. 

What a treat to talk with Emily Glasser and discover the history of Achilles International. Achilles International has become a global organization whose mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connections. They operate as chapters and have served over 150 000 athletes with disabilities of all ages to participate in endurance activities by providing education, training opportunities, and community. During the COVID 19 Pandemic,  Achilles International has gone virtual to serve its mission and leaves its footprint in the world at large. As we head into the 2020-2021 school year here in the United States there are so many unknowns. Whether you choose to homeschool or send your kids to school I would encourage you to look at the website https://www.achillesinternational.org/ It offers an abundance of virtual exercise programs ranging from yoga to learning how to run. Not to mention, they also offer the Freedom Program to wounded veterans and you can access the resources on their website whether you are a teacher, student, or parent. So hop on and get moving...