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Join "Big Shots" Andrew and Kelsey as they pitch unscripted million dollar ideas for billion dollar movies. Each episode, we have one hour to improvise a fully fleshed-out film from story to stars, poster, title, and tagline. New episodes weekly!
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Light-years away from a dying Earth, humanity’s last hope rides aboard the Dellingr, a ship on course to a distant planet to start life anew. Follow the five crew members on board, far away from all they knew and loved, tasked with a mission that is falling apart in unexpected, strange, and horrific ways. Are all the classic sci-fi’s wrong? Is love really the answer to everything? Or was this all doomed from the start?
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Hey friends! Welcome to the Lucky Few Podcast where we are shifting the narrative by shouting the worth of people with Down syndrome. With your hosts, Heather Avis, Micha Boyett, and Mercedes Lara. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support
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Conversations with founders, for founders.
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270. IEP Success: How to Plan, Communicate, and Collaborate (w/April Rehrig)
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We’re excited to have April Rehrig, founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, on this week! With over 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and school psychologist, April has spent her career empowering parents and students to achieve the best educational outcomes. From understanding the IEP’s purpose to advocating for y…
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269. What Are We Really Measuring?: Redefining Worth & The IQ Test (w/Pepper Stetler)
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Today we’re excited to talk to Pepper Stetler about her new book A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother's Reckoning with the IQ Test. She’s sharing her journey of questioning the authority and relevance of the IQ test after learning that her daughter, Louisa, who has Down syndrome, would be required to take it regularly to receive support in school.…
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268. First Responders and Teacher of Patience: A Lesson in Understanding
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We’re thrilled to have Carmen Vincent and Tom and Tina Felter join us to discuss their powerful Emmy award-winning documentary, Teacher of Patience. This film showcases the incredible journey of the Felter family and their daughter, Emily (who makes a surprise appearance!), who has Down syndrome. Tom shares the story behind developing The Emily Tal…
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Guest Ep 26: Muppets Pride & Prejudice (with Sam Suksiri!)
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Sam Suksiri wakes Andrew and Kelsey from their long slumber to pitch them a Muppets take on a Jane Austen classic...or is it? Check out ghostpartyparty.com! Have a look at all of our movie posters for all of our episodes! Song Credit: DON'T MAKE TERRY WAIT by Dr Sparkles licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Artwork by Kelsey Henry and Andrew Santoro Edit…
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267. What Is It Like To Have A Sibling With Down Syndrome? (Featuring Our Kids!)
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Friends, the last two weeks we got to hear from some amazing siblings. Today we hope you’ll join us for a very special episode, we're sitting down with our kids to talk about what it's like to have a sibling with Down syndrome. Micha chats with Ace’s older brother Brooks (13), Mercedes sits down with Sunny’s younger brothers Rhodes (9) and Shepard …
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266. From Sibling Love to Community Change (w/Taylor Gardner Chaney)
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Today we’re chatting with another amazing sibling! Taylor Gardner Chaney is a passionate entrepreneur whose younger sister with Down syndrome has influenced her understanding of disabilities and guided her career choices. Taylor discusses viewing life as a series of seasons and how focusing on the "why" behind her work helps her push through challe…
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265. Brotherly Love: From Childhood Adventures to Adult Dreams (w/Matthew & Thomas Von Der Ahe)
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Today, we're thrilled to chat with Matthew Von Der Ahe, known for his roles in 'Champions' and other films. Joined by his brother Tommy, they reminisce about childhood, explore their evolving adult relationship, and discuss maintaining their strong bond despite living apart. Matthew, an actor recognized for his work in 'The Secret Lives of Dorks' a…
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264. Healing and Hope: Navigating Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (w/ Dr. Santoro & Dr. Quinn)
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Today, we're chatting about the mysterious and challenging world of Down Syndrome Regression Disorder (DSRD). This condition has left many parents searching for answers as they witness profound changes in their children. Joining us are two leading experts, Dr. Jonathan Santoro and Dr. Eileen Quinn, who will share their insights and experiences from…
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263. Designs that Dance: A Tale of Friendship and Creativity (w/Dance Happy Designs)
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Today, we’re chatting with the creative minds behind Dance Happy Designs! Emily Scott is here to chat with us about the power of inclusive entrepreneurship, friendship, and creativity and share some of co-founder Julia’s thoughts on their friendship and partnership, plus what her favorite design is! Emily shares their experiences creating high-qual…
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262. 45 Years of Advocacy: A Conversation w/ NDSS President Kandi Pickard
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We’ve been so grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) over the last few years. Today, we’re chatting with Kandi Pickard, the President & CEO of NDSS, and celebrating their 45th Anniversary coming up on June 20th! Kandi is sharing the organization's journey from a support group that has grown in…
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Josh Lee - Keplr, and the future of Interchain Wallets
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In this episode, we chat with Josh Lee, founder of Keplr. We reminisce about the early days of Keplr, and what building a Korean Crypto company is like. We also touch on the origin story behind Osmosis, and what Josh has learned from being a co-founder of both Keplr and Osmosis. Josh also shares lessons from building an infrastructure company in Cr…
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261. Fearless Together: Lessons In Bravery, Hope, & Resilience (w/David and Andrew Olshine)
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Join us for a special Father’s Day episode featuring the dynamic father-son duo, David and Andrew Olshine! They share their inspiring journey of writing and publishing the book Fearless As A Honey Badger, Brave Like A Wolverine. Learn about the lessons they've learned, the message of hope and resilience they aim to share with the world, and how And…
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260. What Did We Learn From This School Year?
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Cheers to making it through another school year! Join us as we share our experiences, celebrate the successes, and learn from the challenges of the 2023-2024 school year. Discussing everything from what types of supports and settings worked for our kids, to the injustices in our education system and the reality of our kids still leading the way in …
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259. Home Is Our Classroom: Homeschooling A Child With Down Syndrome
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Friends, we know there are so many ways to learn, join us today as Mercedes chats with fellow homeschool mama Rachel Prescott about what it's like to homeschool kiddos with (and without!) Down syndrome. Mercedes has homeschooled her daughter Sunflower who has Down syndrome and her three boys for over five years now, Rachel who has twin six-year-old…
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258. Unlocking Potential: Strategies For Every Learner With Down Syndrome (w/Mrs. Brown)
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Friends, we’re so excited to be joined by Mrs. Brown today, you’ve heard us mention her many times over the years! She has developed a successful and innovative program that teaches reading and other academic skills to learners ages three to adult. We learned about her passion and gift for teaching individuals with Down syndrome in 2018 and had her…
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257. Brother Do You Love Me?: A Journey of Resilience and Repair (w/Manni & Reuben Coe)
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Friends, today we have Manni and Reuben Coe, two remarkable brothers from the UK, who are here to share their deeply moving journey and new book, brother. do. you. love. me. Their story is one of extraordinary resilience, heartwarming repair, and the profound rediscovery of brotherly love. These magical brothers remind us of the power of love and r…
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Anand Gomes - Paradex and the Crypto Derivatives Landscape
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In this episode, we chat with Anand Gomes, founder of Paradigm and Paradex, two different crypto derivatives products. We begin with Anand’s journey as a derivatives trader, which led him to build Paradigm, an institutional block trading platform for crypto options. After the FTX crash, Anand was inspired to create a new decentralized exchange – Pa…
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256. Celebrating Motherhood, Advocacy, & Community (w/Black Down Syndrome Association)
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Friends, we put, “I’m A Really Good Mom” on a t-shirt because we know moms doubt this truth about themselves daily. Today in honor of Mother’s Day we’re celebrating the importance of community, friendship, and advocacy with our friends Kelli Caughman and Crystal Lotterberry! Kelli & Crystal are the founders of the Black Down Syndrome Association an…
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255. A Haircut Beyond The Chair w/Vernon Jackson
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Friends, we’re so excited to have barber Vernon Jackson on the show today! In his barbershop and salon in Ohio, haircuts are more than just a service—they're an act of love and understanding. Through his viral program, The Gifted Event, Vernon provides free haircuts to children with disabilities, offering them patience, empathy, and a sense of belo…
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254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson)
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254. The Next Step: Navigating Healthcare Transitions for Individuals with Down Syndrome (w/ Dr. Emily Johnson) Today, we’re chatting about navigating healthcare transitions with Dr. Emily Johnson, a dedicated advocate and physician specializing in the healthcare needs of individuals with Down syndrome. We discuss the importance of starting the tra…
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Cem Özer - Sovereign Labs, Rollups, and Appchains
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In this episode, we chat with Cem Ozer, founder of Sovereign Labs. We begin with Cem’s personal journey in crypto, and how this experience led him to build Sovereign Labs. We then discuss how developers evaluate the many permutations of rollups and blockchain frameworks available today, and where Sovereign Labs fits into this landscape. We dive int…
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253. What If You Don’t Feel “Lucky”?
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What does it mean to feel “lucky” to have a child with Down syndrome? We’re having a candid conversation about the evolving meaning of “lucky” within our community and personal journeys. Through the challenges and the joys, we know that things like toxic positivity and social media can leave us struggling to feel “lucky.” We’re sharing our thoughts…
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252. Planning For The Future: Involving Siblings In The Decision-Making Process
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We’re so excited to have Phillip Clark back on the show, he’s the founder of ENABLE Special Needs Planning and is here to chat with us about involving siblings in the guardianship and decision-making process. Phillip shares the importance of having open conversations early on with siblings about guardianship and gives advice about getting the conve…
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Jacob Arluck and Andrew Huang - Celestia, Conduit, and the Modular Future
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In this episode, we chat with Jacob Arluck, head of strategy at Celestia Labs, and Andrew Huang, founder of Conduit. We cover a number of topics in the modular blockchain space, starting with the impact of DA solutions on the rollup landscape and the budding partnership between Conduit and Celestia, the leading RaaS and DA solutions in the market r…
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251. Rethinking What It Means To Be “Blessed” (w/AUTHOR Micha Boyett)
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You know and love her as the bubbly blonde that breaks into song on nearly every episode, today our girl Micha Boyett isn’t just The Lucky Few Podcast host, she’s our guest!! Join us in celebrating her new book Blessed Are The Rest Of Us (available April 9th!)! We’re chatting about her journey of writing this book, and how she chose to write more t…
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250. Who Has The Right To Use Down Syndrome Or Disability As A Punch Line?
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Friends, we had another hot topic in our group text that we knew we needed to bring on the pod to have with all of you! Today we’re chatting about the February 25th episode of “Saturday Night Live” with a guest host who used his niece and her Down syndrome diagnosis as a punch line to his set. We’re talking about our reactions and the larger conver…
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249. One Million Reasons To Celebrate….The Lucky Few Podcast LIVE!
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For nearly 250 episodes we’ve had educational, encouraging, and meaningful conversations amplifying voices and shifting narratives for individuals with Down syndrome. Over the last 6 years, we’ve tackled topics on education, health & wellness, accessibility, stereotypes, legal rights, media representation, advocacy, and so much more! We were even r…
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248. Everything No One Tells You About Parenting A Disabled Child (w/Kelley Coleman)
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We’re so excited to welcome feature film executive turned author and disability advocate, Kelley Coleman to the show! Her book Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Support releases TODAY!! Friends, this book is like gold, it provides the kind of support and confidence we al…
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