Special Chronicles Podcast

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics North America Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Susan Wang sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role!

We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

We recap our week of vacation with family, visited Country Music Hall of Fame, Pickleball with the fam, Celebrate Poppa's Day with a Family Photoshoot, Adults enjoy Marquitaville and Georgia's brother-in-law Dominick Morone joins us on a bonus segment to recount our family time together in the most elegant guest house at Nashville Urban Acreage. Join us for a Ganiel Thanksgiving, Recorded From Nashville!

Resources Mentioned On This Episode:

Book your 2 Acre Multi-Family Vacation Compound at Nashville Urban Acreage: https://linktr.ee/urbanacreage

Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/

Follow Dominick on Instagram: @DominickMorone https://www.instagram.com/dominickmorone/

Listen to Matthew West -- #GobbleGobble Everywhere Now: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/GobbleGobbleID!GobbleMV

Listen to our Ganiel Travels Episodes: https://specialchronicles.com/GanielTravels

Listen Now: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast98

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Connect with Georgia and Daniel:

EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact

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Travel Intro Music: “Around The World and Back Again (ATWABA)” By Tom Chapin, Used with Permission.

Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission 

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series Season 7 Finale: Linda Rhodes Senior Manager Customer Assistance and Advocacy with ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about customer’s frequently asked questions about financial assistance paying your ComEd bill.

From Budget Billing Program and high usage alerts to State Program for Eligible Customers, ComEd is here to help those who have high energy bills this holiday season and throughout the year! Tune in to this educational episode about Financial Assistance, Presented by ComEd!

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On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9: Chris Khalid, Senior Business Program Manager, and Querida Ellis, Principal Program Manager Smart Grid Programs at ComEd sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk all things ComEd Smart Grid, Beneficial Electrification Pilots, and Community of the Future Programs!

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We celebrate the 16th Year Anniversary of this podcast! It's been 16 years since our founder and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski first began podcasting. In celebration we bring you a special Podcast TakeOver episode from our friend Wyatt Spalding as he interviews Daniel on his Brave In The Attempt Podcast:

• Daniel is known for his successful podcast (you'll listening to right now).

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This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: Comedian and Podcaster Dustin Nickerson sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an entertaining conversation about his Backstory in Comedy, Funny Podcast about Family, Comedy at Disability Camp, Inclusive Comedy, Non-Offensive Jokes to Intellectual Disability, How To Be Married To Melissa Book, Amazon and YouTube Specials, and we highly recommend you see him on tour!

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

We navigate the DC Metro, Stroll the National Mall and Georgetown Waterfront, Lunch with sister Emma at La Bonne Vache, Support our favorite local coffee shop Bitty & Beau's Coffee, and enjoy the #NonRevLife Pass Travel Benefits. Join us for another Ganiel Travels episode to our nation's capital as we bring you along our Washington DC Day Trip Adventures!

Georgia and Daniel Podcast Episode 97 ShowNotes & Links:

Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast97

Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtu.be/r5wsC3RwVYI to see the full episode episode.

Visit. Shop. Follow. Find your local Bitty & Beau's Coffee Location: https://bittyandbeauscoffee.com 

Daniel's Podcast with Ben and Amy Wright, Co-Founders of Bitty & Beau's Coffee https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee

Listen to our Ganiel Travels Episodes: https://specialchronicles.com/GanielTravels

Connect with Georgia and Daniel:

EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact

Want bonus content?

Want our Merch? Visit https://specialchronicles.com/Shop to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection!

Travel Intro Music: : “Around The World and Back Again (ATWABA)” By Tom Chapin, Used with Permission.

Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission 

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We are so excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October with the Season 5 Finale of our popular Unified at Work Series, celebrating the 5 Year Workiversary of United Airlines’ Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program.

Join Award-winning Podcast Host and ORD SOSA Daniel Smrokowski as he recounts the Origin Story of the 5 Year Milestone of working at United Airlines, Excerpt clips from Original SOSAs, Executives and Airport Leaders, and we look back to the groundbreaking first year of the innovative and impactful inclusive employment program.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:P10: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Sophia Gheblawi sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about her first year of inclusive employment as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:P9: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Colin Bellows sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about his first year of inclusive employment as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport.

• 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts 

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE