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Positively Shining Bright
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We end the first season of True Tales by Disability Advocates with "Positively Shining Bright".
The stories in this episode highlight the power of choosing a positive mindset. Host Brittany Sessum introduces us to storytellers, Carlos Orellana, and Anne Marie Buckle. In their stories, "Listen to My World" and "Advocate Me," they share how in their own ways they practice having a positive mindset and how remembering to be grateful can help when they have a difficult day or have uncomfortable feelings.
They remind us that focusing on positivity doesn't mean we won't have problems, but it will determine how we dance with them when they show up in our lives.
When Brittany chats with Carlos and Anne Marie about their stories, their conversations offer us a sweet, sensitive insight into their lives living with Cerebral Palsy and Autism respectively. We titled this episode "Positively Shinning Bright" because [chuckles] that was our experience of both Carlos and Anne Marie during our recording sessions.
We chose to launch this episode during August in the spirit of "Happiness Happens Month." I mean, we all wanna be happy, right? But happiness is an emotion and all emotions are fleeting, that is that they come and they go, they're not fixed, that's the nature of them. Every day we experience a range of feelings and emotions, no matter what's going on in our lives. We can learn to practice choosing a positive outlook and focusing on the good in every situation, no matter what we are feeling.
Guest Anne Marie Buckle
Meet Anne Marie (Rie) Buckle. She is a vibrant young adult working every day to overcome autism, IDD and PANS. For Rie, adulthood brings new adventures like getting jobs in various sectors, exploring her passions, and becoming more independent. These things don’t just happen overnight, however. With the ongoing support of her family, therapists, and mentors, Anne Marie has been able to accomplish many of
She was crowned Texas Miss Amazing 2017.
You can find her store at https://www.facebook.com/RiesMarketplace/
And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/riesmarketplace
Guest Carlos Orellana
A guy that’s passionate about writing, U.S. History, Theater, and wrestling. Carlos is also a kid at heart even if he’s 28 years old, that enjoys to laugh as well. He is extremely proud to be from Guatemala and loves his family too. He makes his friends happy and laughs when they have a hard day in their life. But, the most important thing to know about Carlos is that he has Cerebral Palsy. Even if his life is hard with Cerebral Palsy, it’s also a happy one too.
You can follow Carlos on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carlosrafael.orellana.7
Photo ID: Carlos is an Hispanic male with black short and spiky hair wearing glasses. Carlos is smiling in the picture with an eagle pendant necklace, black long-sleeved shirt, and white sweats. Carlos is sitting in a black wheelchair with a grayish-blue door behind him.
Host Brittany Sessum
Brittany Sessum is a Houston native and Army veteran that loves making connections with others. She has a passion to serve her family, the community, and her country by giving back in any capacity. She believes that her passions and actions live beyond herself. Brittany loves writing poetry, reading, traveling, and working as an entrepreneur.
For more information about the Speaking Advocates Program, trainings and sign up for our newsletter go
Click here to listen with the full transcript.
For more details about our programs go to Art Spark Texas, True Tales Podcast Page.
Chapters
1. True Tales Music and Intro - John Beer (00:00:00)
2. Episode Intro - MsBoye (00:00:37)
3. Brittany Welcomes Anne Marie (00:04:21)
4. "Advocate Me" by Anne Marie Buckle (00:06:27)
5. Brittany and Anne Marie Chat (00:10:29)
6. Brittany Welcomes Carlos (00:16:02)
7. "Listen to My World" by Carlos Orellana (00:18:07)
8. Brittany chats to Carlos (00:21:14)
9. Episode Wrap MsBoye (00:28:13)
10. Episode Credits - Brittany (00:29:22)
11. True Tales Outro - John Beer (00:29:50)
22 episodes
Manage episode 338635715 series 3096615
We end the first season of True Tales by Disability Advocates with "Positively Shining Bright".
The stories in this episode highlight the power of choosing a positive mindset. Host Brittany Sessum introduces us to storytellers, Carlos Orellana, and Anne Marie Buckle. In their stories, "Listen to My World" and "Advocate Me," they share how in their own ways they practice having a positive mindset and how remembering to be grateful can help when they have a difficult day or have uncomfortable feelings.
They remind us that focusing on positivity doesn't mean we won't have problems, but it will determine how we dance with them when they show up in our lives.
When Brittany chats with Carlos and Anne Marie about their stories, their conversations offer us a sweet, sensitive insight into their lives living with Cerebral Palsy and Autism respectively. We titled this episode "Positively Shinning Bright" because [chuckles] that was our experience of both Carlos and Anne Marie during our recording sessions.
We chose to launch this episode during August in the spirit of "Happiness Happens Month." I mean, we all wanna be happy, right? But happiness is an emotion and all emotions are fleeting, that is that they come and they go, they're not fixed, that's the nature of them. Every day we experience a range of feelings and emotions, no matter what's going on in our lives. We can learn to practice choosing a positive outlook and focusing on the good in every situation, no matter what we are feeling.
Guest Anne Marie Buckle
Meet Anne Marie (Rie) Buckle. She is a vibrant young adult working every day to overcome autism, IDD and PANS. For Rie, adulthood brings new adventures like getting jobs in various sectors, exploring her passions, and becoming more independent. These things don’t just happen overnight, however. With the ongoing support of her family, therapists, and mentors, Anne Marie has been able to accomplish many of
She was crowned Texas Miss Amazing 2017.
You can find her store at https://www.facebook.com/RiesMarketplace/
And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/riesmarketplace
Guest Carlos Orellana
A guy that’s passionate about writing, U.S. History, Theater, and wrestling. Carlos is also a kid at heart even if he’s 28 years old, that enjoys to laugh as well. He is extremely proud to be from Guatemala and loves his family too. He makes his friends happy and laughs when they have a hard day in their life. But, the most important thing to know about Carlos is that he has Cerebral Palsy. Even if his life is hard with Cerebral Palsy, it’s also a happy one too.
You can follow Carlos on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carlosrafael.orellana.7
Photo ID: Carlos is an Hispanic male with black short and spiky hair wearing glasses. Carlos is smiling in the picture with an eagle pendant necklace, black long-sleeved shirt, and white sweats. Carlos is sitting in a black wheelchair with a grayish-blue door behind him.
Host Brittany Sessum
Brittany Sessum is a Houston native and Army veteran that loves making connections with others. She has a passion to serve her family, the community, and her country by giving back in any capacity. She believes that her passions and actions live beyond herself. Brittany loves writing poetry, reading, traveling, and working as an entrepreneur.
For more information about the Speaking Advocates Program, trainings and sign up for our newsletter go
Click here to listen with the full transcript.
For more details about our programs go to Art Spark Texas, True Tales Podcast Page.
Chapters
1. True Tales Music and Intro - John Beer (00:00:00)
2. Episode Intro - MsBoye (00:00:37)
3. Brittany Welcomes Anne Marie (00:04:21)
4. "Advocate Me" by Anne Marie Buckle (00:06:27)
5. Brittany and Anne Marie Chat (00:10:29)
6. Brittany Welcomes Carlos (00:16:02)
7. "Listen to My World" by Carlos Orellana (00:18:07)
8. Brittany chats to Carlos (00:21:14)
9. Episode Wrap MsBoye (00:28:13)
10. Episode Credits - Brittany (00:29:22)
11. True Tales Outro - John Beer (00:29:50)
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