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On this episode of the  Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S4: Pt8: We're On The Job Celebrating our 4 Year Work Anniversary featuring a conversation with Jonna McGrath, VP Denver Hub at United Airlines who began the Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program in Chicago.   We recount the early days of United's SOSA Program; Impact SOSA's have on United Family; and we dive into how Inclusion is the story of an airline when Good Leads The Way! Join us in celebration of our 4 Year Workiversary at United Airlines!   Listen full episode here:   New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/dDx-u_A2lXw?si=LnamXR4fCK2ghM6r   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 550 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:   Connect with Jonna McGrath on LinkedIn or Instagram Book your travel today on United.com or on the award-winning United mobile app. Link to Social Story HERE: a Social Story help

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: we're pulling for Inclusion at Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA) Plane Pull, recorded from Washington Dulles. Join us as we bring you on stage and hear from SOVA President David Thomason, SOVA Global Messenger Alex Burns, United Washington Chief Pilot Capt. Jill Mills, and International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski who is also one of the Original Service Ambassadors at United Airlines.   Listen full episode here:   New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/zU6FgcI0wjs?si=Mf_DLFlqnwQyRm_F   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 549 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:   Learn more about SOVA's Dulles Day Plane Pull Watch this video to learn more about United Airlines' Plane Pulls supporting Special Olympics Tune in to this episode of the Georgia and Daniel Show and hear more about our trip to SOVA's Plane Pull!   Like this podcast? Support

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.   Listen full episode here:         New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/2hiUxXrNiWk?si=ThXi9xt1ePE1FF9e   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 548 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:   Learn more about Misericordia Learn more about ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program Listen and Follow our ComEd EnergyForce Series for more conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors, staff, and educational lessons on energy and solar efficiency   Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE Review

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.   Listen full episode here:   New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video HERE:   https://www.youtube.com/live/uC69njicHZ4?si=DeiFnxnGFnqF3d9Y   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 547 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:   Learn more about the Global Athlete Congress HERE Connect with SO Prince Edward Island Canada or your local Special Olympics Program   Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite

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.   Listen full episode here:   New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/dQJIvck6ZMA?si=Sf5G4R_zzoUUnNUA   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 546 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:   Disability: IN will celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with virtual matchmaking/speed networking on Wednesday, October 25 from 12-3pm Central Time. Indivi

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!    Listen full episode here:     New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/lmDp7rgyrTs?si=2FbqF3Ez9xzk3kpK   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 545 ShowNotes & Links:   Connect with Kristin C. Lewis on Linkedin Follow Kristin C. Lewis on Instagram: @kristinclewis Learn more about United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel HERE Book your travel today on United.com or on the award-winning United mobile

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!    Listen full episode here:       New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/MqGOsFznDlQ?si=A6Eb60DwvkmRsnjt   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 544 ShowNotes & Links:   Follow Morgan on Instagram: @morgankgioia Learn more about Special Olympics Illinois' Choose to Include Scholarship HERE Learn more about Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools HERE Follow the #UnifiedGeneration on Instagram   Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you lis

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 The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.86: Ganiel Travels Live From Washington DC first appeared on Special Chronicles.

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.”   Listen full episode here:       New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:     Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 543 ShowNotes & Links:   Follow William Jacobs on Instagram:  @williamnealjacobs  “Matthew West—Walking Miracles”: Watch Official Music Video | Listen to the Song Matthew West Episode on Special Chronicles Podcast    Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this Podcast HERE Review this show on ApplePodcast

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.   Listen full episode here:   New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Watch full Video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/2qcMseAJP10?si=_4xNb6j_4UUDhLIG   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 542 ShowNotes & Links:   Resources and Links Mentioned on this Episode:   Follow @ComEd on Social Media: Twitter/X: @ComEd  Facebook: @ComEd Instagram: @ComEd LinkedIn: @ComEd  Resources mentioned on this episode: Payment Assistance | Ways To Save   Like this podcast? Support our work with a donation to this

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; an

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.   Listen full episode here:   Watch full video here:   https://www.youtube.com/live/g0Jeln5xTWQ?feature=share   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 540 ShowNotes & Links:   Follow Edith on Instagram and Facebook: @edithreynolds133 Follow Jose on Facebook and YouTube: @livewithjosetv Learn more about Miss Amazing HERE Connect with your local Special Olympics Program   Support This Podcast HERE Review this show on ApplePodcasts or Spotify Follow this podcast on social media: @SpecialChronicles  Subscribe to our Newsletter Send your audio and email feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com   Follow Daniel on social

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Madison Tevlin, the actor, presenter and passionate advocate for the Down syndrome community who stars alongside Woody Harrelson in the newly released movie Champions, joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski for her encore appearance on this podcast.   Behind The Scenes stories on set filming Champions movie, Favorite Scenes, Most Laughing Scenes While Filming, Memories Madison shared with each character, Embracing a love of basketball, Connections shared with castmates, Stories of working with Woody Harrelson, Canadian Screen Awards, and Madison’s recent Net-A-Porter article  “A Letter To My Future Self” recounts her incredible journey from her twenties and her dream to bring her positive self for the long journey ahead you won’t want to miss this empowering conversation!   Listen full episode here:         Watch full video here   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 539 ShowNotes & Links:   Follow @MadisonTevlin on Social Media: Instagram, TikTo

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:P6:  Patrick Newman and Daniel Andrade from ComEd joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski talking about tools for the customer from MyAccount, ComEd Mobile App, Social Media, and Events.   We review tools within MyAccount to assist the customer.  Plus we give you a quick overview of ComEd Mobile App, social media, and events can all help you to be energy efficient and save you money on your energy utility bill!   Listen full episode here:     [powerpress]       Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 538 ShowNotes & Links:   Links Mentioned on this Episode:   Download the ComEd Mobile App HERE ComEd MyAccount   Support This Podcast HERE Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite shows!   Watch full video here Follow us on social media: @SpecialChronicles  Subscribe to our Newsletter Send your audio and email feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com   Follow Daniel o

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski hosts a panel discussion after the Berlin Screening of the All You Hear Is Noise documentary film, Recorded From Berlin, Germany.   Daniel talks about his role as an advisor to the film and why its important to have advisors form the intellectual disabilities community to tell a story like this   Trent Hampton, Special Olympics athlete who stars in the film, talks about what he hopes to be accomplished by sharing his story in the film, advise to other Special Olympics athletes who might be approached by filmmakers and media to share their lives.   Tara Baker on why she wanted to help the directors on this film, how she sees this film fitting into the story of Special Olympics, and opportunities she sees to help people outside of the movement have a more complete understanding of the Special Olympics Movement.   Listen full episode here:     New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski speaks at a Coca-Cola Luncheon, Recorded From Berlin, Germany.   Daniel talks about the REAL MAGIC of the partnership of Special Olympics and Coca-Cola, which is a Founding Partnership of Special Olympics and has been supporting our Movement since 1968. Coca-Cola's support of our athlete leadership program has provided opportunities for our athletes to be be leaders both on and off the field and break down barriers of disability. Coca-Cola brings moments of joy, opportunity and inclusion to our athletes and their families.   Listen/Watch full episode here     New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!   Click Here to Watch Daniel's Speech at the Coca-Cola Luncheon in Berlin, Germany.   https://youtu.be/TnpPZcOv428   Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 533 ShowNotes & Links:   Links Mentioned on this Episode:   Learn more about Special Olympic

We’re still baaack on the Pod!  Join us as we return from our half-year podcasting hiatus on the Georgia and Daniel Show with more updates!  Georgia celebrates 2 Year Anniversary of Independent Living, We flourished in our recap from the OK Gala 2023; and we ponder Summer Vacation Trip to celebrate Georgia 35 Birthday!  Don’t Miss Part 2 of a Ganiel Hiatus! GeorgiaandDanielShow - Episode 85 SHOWNOTES & LINKS: Listen full epiosde here: https://specialchronicles.com/GDShow85 Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/WHxsYv6Bvks Support This Podcast HERE: https://SpecialChronicles.com/give ….. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @danielandgeorgia Email us: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronicles.com Follow Georgia on Instagram: @peachgeorgia22 Follow Daniel on Instagram: @podmandan Follow our podcast on Instagram & Facebook: @danielandgeorgia Follow the Special Chronicles Network on social media: @specialchronicles . . . . . Listen to our podcast-- Available on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get you

We’re baaack on the Pod! Join us as we return from our 6-month podcasting hiatus on the Georgia and Daniel Show talking about updates from the past half-year and Never-Before-Heard part of our love story. We answer our listeners’ most asked question: “Are you still doing the Pod?” and share updates from our recent Special Olympics sports accomplishments; Christmas; New Years; Daniel 34 Birthday; Easter; and in the final minutes of the episode we perform a birthday surprise for our friend Karen Milligan. Don’t Miss Part 1 of a Ganial Hiatus! Listen/Watch, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/GDShow84 Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/Rk34hIKdEi0 Support This Podcast HERE: https://SpecialChronicles.com/give ….. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @danielandgeorgia Email us: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronicles.com Follow Georgia on Instagram: @peachgeorgia22 Follow Daniel on Instagram: @podmandan Follow our podcast on Instagram

Join us as we return from our two month podcasting hiatus and celebrate A Ganiel Thanksgiving LIVE From Colorado!  We recap our first #MyUnitedJourney cross country travel adventures as a couple to Fruita, Colorado, Georgia introduces Daniel to her cousins, and we go clubbing at the Copper Club Brewing Company. We played with lots of little ones, experienced Virtual Reality (VR) for the first time, and went on a Dinosaur Journey. We enjoyed ice cream and an impromptu meetup with Daniel’s cousin Nick and Jessica Flaten and their daughter Faye. We hiked Snooks Bottom Loop to awesome canyon views and we hiked Devil’s Canyon to find our Rocky Mountains Cottage! Plus: we give thanks to each other and our loving family. Join us on a Ganiel Thanksgiving, Recorded Live From Fruita, Colorado! Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/GDSHOW83 Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: Make a donation right now to the Special Chronic

We go to a Renaissance Wedding, celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, and The Brady Brunch reminds us of Classic Television. Plus: we ponder renaming our podcast #TheGanielShow! Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/GDSHOW82 Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NiDYQEkBE3k ….. Stay up to date and join the community subscribing! Follow us on social media @danielandgeorgia Check out our podcast on https://SpecialChronicles.com/GeorgiaandDanielShow or search for #GeorgiaandDanielShow wherever you get your podcasts! Can you motivate us to produce weekly episodes? Become a supporter of our work and Support This Podcast: https://SpecialChronicles.com/give ….. The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.82: The OK Wedding first appeared on Special Chronicles.