SSIGM Conversations | Special Chronicles

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  • The Susan Wang Podcast | Ep.744

    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.

    Episode 744 Show Notes & Links:

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    Special Olympics: https://www.specialolympics.org/about/sargent-shriver-global-messengers/susan-wang?locale=en

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    About the Podcast Host:
    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: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan

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    47 min
  • The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566

    🎧Listen Now: 📺Watch now: New episodes drop every weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Grace Payne joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a … Continue reading The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Road To Berlin: Haseeb Abbasi Podcast | Ep.508

    On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Haseeb Abbasi, Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Pakistan joins host and fellow SSIGM Daniel Smrokowski.

    Haseeb and Daniel talk about: Haseeb’s Early Years Before Special Olympics; Special Olympics Story; Gold Medals in Cycling at 2013 Asia Pacific Regional Games in Story; Story with his Father; Beyond World of Sports; TEDx Stage; Publishing a Book; Host of web channel show, “Taraay Zameen Par”; CEO of his own juice shop called “Squeezy – The Juice Bar”; Looking ahead to Berlin 2023 World Games; and we conclude with Haseeb’s dream and defining inclusion.

    Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links mentioned on this podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast508

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    Bonus Content:

    WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE: https://youtu.be/_uIRDIhSWuA

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    40 min
  • REBROADCAST: Ian Harper Podcast | Ep.506

    On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: we rebroadcast one of our most popular episodes (we had 2K Listeners) with Ian Harper, Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers from Great Britain.

    Ian joins host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about: Ian’s Backstory with Special Olympics; Becoming an Athlete Leader and Ian as Chair of SO Great Britain Athlete Leadership Team and SO Europe-Euroasia’s Athlete Input Council; Recap Our SSIGM Training in January 2019 at Special Olympics HQ in Washington D.C.; Recap our time at World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi; Hosting the Abu Dhabi Daily Show on SpecialOlympics.org; and much more!

    This episode originally aired on July 15, 2019

    Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links mentioned on this podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast506

    Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube, Facebook or LinkedIn Live: https://youtu.be/XIDxF0roSC8

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    Support This Podcast:

    * Help us so we can build the future of Special Chronicles: Make a donation right now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give

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

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    Send your audio and email feedback to: [email protected]

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    Bonus Content:

    WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE: https://youtu.be/_uIRDIhSWuA

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    1 hr 48 min
  • 2021 Holiday Message Bonus Episode (Ep.Bonus21Dec)
    Thank you for joining us this past year of 2021 for listening, sharing, and supporting Special Chronicles.

    We're excited about all of our new podcasts and content we are planning to produce in 2022.

    We're asking for your continued support so we can continue our mission to give respect and voice to people with special needs. Visit https://specialchronicles.com/give to support Special Chronicles today.

    Listen to the bonus episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/2021holidaymessage
    Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiDujjhMrV0

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    The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm CT on SpecialChronicles at http://specialchronicles.com/watch/live

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    23 min
  • Smile Goes Beyond Expectations: Brina Kei Maxino Podcast (Rebroadcast) | Ep419

    Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Brina Kei Maxino talks to fellow SSIGM Daniel Smrokowski.

    In a special rebroadcast, Brina talks to Daniel about her backstory born with Down syndrome, A Smile Goes Beyond Expectations, Being A Celebrity in the Philippines, Multiple College Degrees, and hear firsthand her impactful Special Olympics story!

    This conversation originally aired on July 5, 2013.

    The Special Chronicles Show is streamed LIVE every Monday at 6pm (central) on Special Chronicles at https://SpecialChronicles.com/Watch/Live

    New episodes every Monday. Subscribe today so you never miss an opportunity to be enlightened through impactful stories at https://SpecialChronicles.com/Show

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    About the Podcast:

    The Special Chronicles Show tells special needs stories in a unique way because the host, Daniel “PodmanDan” Smrokowski, is a person with special needs. Because of his insider’s perspective and the show being available online, Special Chronicles broadcasts distinctive, first person accounts of special needs that are heard around the world. Daniel interviews people with special needs including their families, friends and anyone who touches their lives. Special Chronicles is your guide to finding joy, acceptance, and inclusion.

    The Special Chronicles Show lets us meet real people, hear their voices and understand what is important to people with special needs. It is desperately needed in the special needs community. We all need an outlet, a place to be understood and Special Chronicles provides that for people with both visible and invisible special needs. Reaching Over 464,000 viewers, this is a five-star rated show that audiences say is “A Must Listen, is Entertaining, Informative, Sincere, Inspirational, and A Terrific Content Provider!”

    More on Special Chronicles Network:

    https://specialchronicles.com/shows

    The post Smile Goes Beyond Expectations: Brina Kei Maxino Podcast (Rebroadcast) | Ep419 first appeared on Special Chronicles.
    41 min
  • Ep.416: Self-Advocacy Journey | Renee Manifredi Podcast

    Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Renee Manfredi calls in to the podcast from Hawaii to talk with fellow SSIGM Daniel Smrokowski.

    Renee sits down with Daniel to talk about her Self-Advocacy Journey, Growing Up with invisible disabilities, Becoming a Self-Advocate for Special Olympics, Becoming a Health Messenger, From Accomplished Singer To Global Messenger, Highlights from First Couple SSIGM Years, Lessons Society Learn From Renee, and much more on Renee’s impactful Self-Advocacy Story!

    Access the audio podcast episode, livestream video episode, shownotes and more on: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast416

    Follow @ReneeManfredi on Facebook or LinkedIn

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    About the Podcast:

    The Special Chronicles Show tells special needs stories in a unique way because the host, Daniel “PodmanDan” Smrokowski, is a person with special needs. Because of his insider’s perspective and the show being available online, Special Chronicles broadcasts distinctive, first person accounts of special needs that are heard around the world. Daniel interviews people with special needs including their families, friends and anyone who touches their lives. Special Chronicles is your guide to finding joy, acceptance, and inclusion.

    The Special Chronicles Show lets us meet real people, hear their voices and understand what is important to people with special needs. It is desperately needed in the special needs community. We all need an outlet, a place to be understood and Special Chronicles provides that for people with both visible and invisible special needs. Reaching Over 464,000 viewers, this is a five-star rated show that audiences say is “A Must Listen, is Entertaining, Informative, Sincere, Inspirational, and A Terrific Content Provider!”

    More on Special Chronicles Network:

    https://specialchronicles.com/shows

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    2 hr 11 min
  • SCP374: Daniel Smrokowski Podcast

    RJ Nealon Takes Over This Episode Featuring a fun and informative conversation with Daniel Smrokowski regarding Update on Quarantine Life, Daniel and his Family, School Years, Special Olympics Backstory, Athlete Leadership Journey, Becoming an SSIGM, Storytelling & Journaling, and we conclude with a BIG NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT of The Arc of Illinois Presents Daniel with Self Advocacy Award 2020!

    Access show notes for this week’s podcast episode: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast374

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    1 hr 11 min
  • SCP348: We Can Change Society To Include with Emanuelle Dutra de Souza

    This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 348: Daniel Smrokowski and Emanuelle Dutra de Souza, Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers with Special Olympics(SO), talk about: Emanuelle's Backstory with Special Olympics; Why we enjoy SO movement; Recap How they first meet & SO 50th Anniversary Unified Cup in Chicago; On us Getting Selected as SSIGM; Our SSIGM Training & Bank of America & Seeing Snow for 1st Time; Recap 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi; On Emanuelle Co-Emceeing Founders Reception at World Games; Speaking at United Nations in June 2019; Competing in 2015 World Games in L.A.; Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku in 2018; and much more!

    Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes for this podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast348

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    33 min
  • SCP344: Celebrating Global Inclusion Week with Ian Harper
    This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 344: Daniel Smrokowski and Ian Harper, Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers with Special Olympics, talk about: Ian's Backstory with Special Olympics; Becoming an Athlete Leader and Ian Co-chairing SO Europe-Euroasia's Athlete Input Council; Recap Our SSIGM Training in January 2019 at Special Olympics HQ in Washington D.C.; Recap our time at World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi; Hosting the Abu Dhabi Daily Show on SpecialOlympics.org; Ian's idea of creating a SO radio station; Global Week of Inclusion July 15-20 and how you can Take Inclusion Up A Notch and Level Up For Inclusion; How you can Choose To Include; If Our SSIGM Class will all meet up again before we head to Sweden in 2021 for World Winter Games; How Special Olympics helps us make impact beyond sport; On Ian's recent Facebook post on wanting to leave U.K. after 2022; Our Picks of the Week (get involved in Special Olympics, Athlete Leadership, Listen to Special Chronicles podcasts and Take Inclusion Pledge); and much more!

    Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes for this podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast344

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    1 hr 41 min

About SSIGM Conversations | Special Chronicles

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On a Special Chronicles Conversations Series Featuring Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGM’s), we feature the stories of the Athlete Leaders who have reached the highest leadership role for the movement.