The Good Life: Recent Episodes
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Carmela and Cindy transverse 75 years of human services’ experience exploring real world conversations about life equity and equality for individuals with disabilities with heart warming clarity seeking a” Good Life“ for ALL people.
Guest speaker Brian Shively, Manager of Carter's Play Place, sharing the story of the inclusive indoor gym with adaptive equipment- celebrating Play Beyond Boundaries!
Guest speaker Valerie Herskowitz, Chocolatier, shares The Chocolate Spectrum story where they create sweet opportunities for those with Autism.
Guest speaker, John Lee and Mark Cronin, Co-Founders of John's Crazy Socks, share John's affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile.
Guest speakers, Tom and Shawn, from Rising Tides Car Wash share their vision proving that everyone can shine.
Guest speaker Lauren Smith shares the Hugs Café vision where people are recognized for things that they can do rather than the things they cannot.
Guest speaker Cathy Ludlum, Author, Life Advocate, and Disability Right Activist, shares how she saves lives with medical protectors. Reach her at cathyludlum@cox.net
Guest speaker Lonnie Bedwell, an extreme athlete, motivational speaker, and author shares his story... "You don't need light to see your way."
Guest speaker Nancy Gomez and Adam Hines share the story of Chicago's premiere art studio, Project Onward.
Guest speaker Andrew Oliver, founder of DoForOne organization, shares how they are changing New York City one relationship at a time.
Guest speaker, Isaac Sharp, Tik Tok sensation, Influencer, Walt Disney trivia expert shares his story of how
he discovered his own voice.
Guest speaker Matt Savage, jazz musician, composer, and adjunct professor, dazzles audiences with his mastery of the 88 keys.
Guest speaker Karen Lawrence, RHI Sports Program, providing athletic opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities.
"Life is not to be viewed through a single lens of a diagnosis but to be lived through the spectrum of potential, promise and purpose." Guest Zayne Harshaw and the Blue Spectrum Band
Guest speaker Tom Landis shares Howdy Homemade's business model focusing on inclusive employment.
Carmela and Cindy explore real world conversations about equity and access for devalued people with heart warming clarity as we seek a more inclusive society. The Good Life , the desire for human connection is our innate need for relationships and life cultivating experiences.