Special Chronicles Podcast

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Charlie Carpenter, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Misericordia, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about: Challenges and Accomplishments because of his disability; Being an EnergyForce Ambassador, a Real Passion of Music, and we chat about the Arts and Cultures Programs and enjoy swimming at Misericordia.

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• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Heidi Mallett, Chair of the Special Olympics Global Athlete Leadership Council from Prince Edward Island Canada, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her Early Years in Special Olympics Canada; Introduced to Athlete Leadership; Becoming Chair of the Global Athlete Leadership Council; and Heidi gives us her highlights from the Global Athlete Congress in Berlin.

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• Learn more about the Global Athlete Congress HERE

• Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE

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• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.

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Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S6:Pt8: Michele Ptsazek, Marketing & Customer Education at ComEd, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about the origin story of how she co-founded the EnergyForce Program and we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Personal Experience and ComEd work experience with Inclusive Employment and Disability:IN; Disclosing Disability and Accommodations needed for employment; and we highlight the importance of transportation in getting to work.

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• Disability: IN will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with virtual matchmaking/speed networking on Wednesday, October 25 from 12-3pm Central Time. Individuals interested in participating in the networking event should email: [email protected] 

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• Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE

• Watch full video episodes here

• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S4: Pt 7: we’re on the job with Kristin C. Lewis, Senior Manager for Global Community Engagement Partnerships at United Airlines, joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about the Origin Story and Impact of the Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program, Team United front and center at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, and we talk about the ultimate tug-of-war competition-- Plane Pulls! 

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• Connect with Kristin C. Lewis on Linkedin

• Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE

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• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Morgan Gioia, a Special Olympics Illinois Choose to Include Scholar, joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to about Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools and being a 2023 Choose To Include Scholarship recipient from Special Olympics Illinois. Tune in as Morgan talks about being a leader of the Unified Generation! 

New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

• Follow Morgan on Instagram: @morgankgioia

• Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE

• Watch full video episodes here

• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

GeorgiaandDanielShow Episode 86 ShowNotes & Links: We travel to Washington Dulles, Stroll on the BoardWalk of Old Town Alexandria, Pulling for Inclusion at Special Olympics Virginia Plane Pull, Thank you to our friends Capt. Jill and Victor Mills are hosting us, and we visit with family Emma and Sam.  Join us on a Ganiel Adventure, … Continue reading GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.86: Ganiel Travels Live From Washington DC

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: William Jacobs joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about how his story inspired Matthew West’s song “Walking Miracles.” 

We talk about Williams’ Early Years with a Disability; Being a Special Olympics Athlete; Filming “Walking Miracles” Music Video, and how the song impacts others.  Plus, we chat about Williams’ incredible experience of joining Matthew West on stage at the 2023 K-Love Fan Awards during his song “My Story Your Glory.”

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• Follow William Jacobs on Instagram:  @williamnealjacobs 

• Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE

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• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:P7:  Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Program Manager at ComEd joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Communication with the Customer.

We talk about Social Media Messages with the Customer, ComEd in the Community, and highlight the importance of the back-and-forth- relationship and trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips.

New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

• Follow @ComEd on Social Media:

• Twitter/X: @ComEd 

• Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE

• Watch full video episodes here

• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy efficiency and social resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.

United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S4: Pt 6: Daniel Smrokowski and Capt. Jill Mills talk about DEI Best Practices with United Airlines and Special Olympics, Recorded Live From VMS Professionals 2023 Conference.

We begin our presentation in talking about: DEI and the Inclusion Revolution with the May 2023 Cover of British Vogue magazine; Disability Stats; United's first ever Accessibility Showcase; What is a SOSA?; Daniel on being a SOSA at United; Jill on her favorite part of Daniel being a SOSA; and the Future of SOSA Program.

We then shift to DEI Best Practices to highlight the partnership with United Airlines and Special Olympics and how to be the most inclusive company possible at United. We mention a few United Airlines Awards and highlight a new video released for Global Accessibility Awareness Day.

Finally we wrap up with DEI Best Practices including: United Leadership agrees this is a priority; Training is key for employees; Include the community; and we remind attendees to have a plan from hiring to accommodations to retention long term. Join us as we present at the VMS Professionals 2023 Conference, originally presented on 11 May 2023 in Chicago.

• Learn more about VMS Professionals Conference HERE

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• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

Support for Special Chronicles comes from ComEd. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program.  The Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  ComEd is powering lives and really is powering us here at Special Chronicles to keep the lights on and our technology is powered on.  As ComEd powers the lives of us, they are literally giving a voice to people with special needs.  We thank ComEd for their generous support of our mission at Special Chronicles.   Learn more at specialchronicles.com/comed

Support for Special Chronicles comes from United Airlines Bridge Disability Business Resource Group. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with United Airlines and their Bridge BRG.  Bridge BRG is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities.  Bridge helps to create internal awareness to keep accessibility needs in mind and partner with key organizations to empower disability inclusion for employment and travel. Bridge. Connecting people of all abilities. Book your travel today on United dot com or on the award-winning United app.  Learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel at specialchronicles.com/united

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. At Special Chronicles, we proudly host our weekly podcasts with Podbean and highly recommend you use Podbean Podcast Hosting to get started in podcasting today!  Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Illinois Miss Amazing 2022 Edith Reynolds and her right hand man Jose Moreno joins Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about how Miss Amazing is investing in girls and women with disabilities. Plus we chat about Special Olympics, State Basketball, Playing a Bags Game, Athlete Leadership, and talk about Service Dogs.

• Follow Edith on Instagram and Facebook: @edithreynolds133

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• Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan

• Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.

• Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

Support for Special Chronicles comes from ComEd. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program.  The Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  ComEd is powering lives and really is powering us here at Special Chronicles to keep the lights on and our technology is powered on.  As ComEd powers the lives of us, they are literally giving a voice to people with special needs.  We thank ComEd for their generous support of our mission at Special Chronicles.   Learn more at specialchronicles.com/comed

Support for Special Chronicles comes from United Airlines Bridge Disability Business Resource Group. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with United Airlines and their Bridge BRG.  Bridge BRG is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities.  Bridge helps to create internal awareness to keep accessibility needs in mind and partner with key organizations to empower disability inclusion for employment and travel. Bridge. Connecting people of all abilities. Book your travel today on United dot com or on the award-winning United app.  Learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel at specialchronicles.com/united

Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. At Special Chronicles, we proudly host our weekly podcasts with Podbean and highly recommend you use Podbean Podcast Hosting to get started in podcasting today!  Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean

Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard

Sign The Inclusion Inclusion Pledge! The Revolution Is Inclusion - Click here to Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now: JoinTheRevolution.org