Best Abilities in Motion Podcasts (2024)

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Always a Bridesmaid: A Skill Set Vignette 12:20

1h ago12:20

12:20

In this episode, Cheryl shares a memorable story from her past that highlights unexpected twists and enduring reflections. Join Cheryl for a compelling conversation that touches on vulnerability, beauty, and the lasting impact of a single moment. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Inst…

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Sneaker Design: The Skill of Aesthetic Storytelling and Cultural Interpretation 1:04:09

3M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Cheryl Durst’s latest conversation is with Solomon Renfro, a talented sneaker designer at New Balance, who shares his unique journey from studying interior architecture to becoming a footwear visionary. Solomon and Cheryl dig into the psychology behind fashion choices and the cultural significance of sneakers. With keen observations on trends, huma…

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The Skill Set Studio: Your questions get answers 34:54

9M ago34:54

34:54

In this special episode host Cheryl Durst and executive producer Adriana Morton listen to voicemails left by attendees for Cheryl during NeoCon 2023 in the OFS showroom. Cheryl answers questions on topics like staying inspired as a designer, the future of the workplace, and the difference between interior design and interior architecture. Tune in t…

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Living in the Moment: The Skill of Perpetual Motion and Grace 45:16

10M ago45:16

45:16

An Olympian, a writer, a public speaker — Winter Vinecki has done it all. From a very early age, she has been in constant motion, pushing herself to be the best she can be and pursuing life’s next challenge. In addition to competing all over the world, she somehow manages to find the time to advocate and share her father’s legacy. Listen to Cheryl …

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Behavioral Profiling: The Skill of Mindhunting and Analytical Logic 51:32

11M ago51:32

51:32

Why are we as humans so fascinated by true crime and programs like “Criminal Minds” and “Mindhunter,”? Complex criminal behavior and understanding the “why” and the “who” behind violent crime, led me to an intriguing opportunity to talk with former FBI criminal profiler Mark Safarik. Now the president of his own behavioral science consulting firm, …

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Conservation: The Skill of Stewardship and Advocacy 36:51

12M ago36:51

36:51

People, paperwork and polar bears — Nicki Boyd’s career revolves around these three things and much more. As the curator of applied behavior at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, she is responsible for educating and advocating for the animals and programs under her care. In this conversation, we discuss the characteristics of “the modern zoo” as we…

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Seat 6A, Traveling While Black: A Skill Set Vignette 7:12

1y ago7:12

7:12

What happens when your ability to live your life is questioned? When simply to authentically exist in places where other’s limited imaginations won’t allow the reality of “you”? Welcome aboard a Skill Set Vignette that details an ordinary business trip that required extraordinary grace, calm and sense of self. Join me for “Seat 6A, Traveling While …

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Change-Making: The Skill of Overcoming the Odds and Discovering Yourself 46:42

1y ago46:42

46:42

In many ways, Pierre Jean Gonzalez surpasses expectations, and has done so his entire life. From beating the odds of his social circumstances to coming out as queer amidst prejudice to eventually appearing as the acclaimed Alexander Hamilton in the national touring company of the renowned musical, “Hamilton”, Pierre is truly non-stop. Tune in to he…

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Elevating Experience: The Skill of Empowering Others and Leaning into Beauty 50:39

1y ago50:39

50:39

I am so honored to have had the opportunity to talk with Rebecca Walker and learn from her directly about her experience as a writer, feminist, and activist as well as the influence her parents had on her love of art, craft, and memorializing a life well-lived. In this poetic conversation, Rebecca Walker invites us to lean into beauty and to help e…

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The Skill Set Studio: The Stuff 27:36

1+ y ago27:36

27:36

I am joined once again by my producers, Adriana and Doug, to talk about “stuff” — the skills, experiences, memories and more accumulated over our lifetimes that give us purpose and mold us into who we are. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Instagram Follow The Skill Set on LinkedIn…

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Legacy-Keeping: The Skill of Preservation and Curation 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

I’m honored and proud to call Llisa Demetrios — grandaughter of influential designers Ray and Charles Eames — a friend and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity to learn more about her upbringing and how having access to such iconic industry changemakers impacted her experience and shaped her unique skill set. In this conversation, we discu…

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The Top Floor: A Skill Set Vignette 8:06

1+ y ago8:06

8:06

In this short episode, which I like to call a "slice of life," I share a very personal story from my childhood that shaped who I am today and informed both my dignity and my defiance. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Instagram Follow The Skill Set on LinkedIn For more information on …

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The Skill Set Studio: Bucket List 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

23:23

The Skill Set Studio: Bucket List My producers Doug and Adriana join me for a special episode in which I share my learnings from a recent keynote speaker and dive deep into bucket lists and their connection to our skill sets. The Skill Set is an Imagine a Place Production Connect with The Skill Set: Follow The Skill Set on Instagram Follow The Skil…

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Monster Mike Schultz - Part Two 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

The conclusion of our two-part Mike Schultz series! Mike is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Listen to the final episode of Mike's conversation with us! Connect w…

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Storytelling: The Skill of Creativity, Self-Assuredness and Peacemaking 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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Storytelling: The Skill of Creativity, Self-Assuredness and Peacemaking J.D. Netto is what I would describe as a multiplicity of beautiful things — he is a best-selling author, artist, entrepreneur and so much more. J.D. firmly believes that art releases us to our destinies and he has used this admirable ideal to connect with those who may feel lik…

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Monster Mike Schultz - Part One 34:05

1+ y ago34:05

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Mike Schultz is a 2x Paralympic Medalist in Snowboard who also created his own brand of prosthetic sporting equipment called BioDapt. Competitors on the biggest world stages use Mike's BioDapt equipment to perform at the highest levels. Learn more about Mike's story in the first of a two-part podcast series! Connect with Mike Schultz: Website Faceb…

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Tattoo Artistry: The Skill of Purpose, Precision, and Expression 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

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Tattoo Artistry: The Skill of Purpose, Precision, and Expression Steph Tamez is more than just a tattoo artist — they are an anthropologist, historian and expressionist using the art of tattooing to bring culture to skin and help people tell their story. Through this unique art form, Steph has earned a vulnerable sense of trust with their clients t…

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Cycling Against the Odds with Rodger Krause 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

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Connection: The Skill of Preparedness and Reading the Room 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

26:34

Connection: The Skill of Preparedness and Reading the Room As Director of Strategic Sales for IIDA, Tracey Thomas’ career is built on connections—whether with customers or peers or even just her personal relationships, she uses her intentionality and acute emotional intelligence to make people comfortable without compromising herself. She has maste…

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Courageous Resilience: The Skill of True Grit and the Art of Interpreting Need 43:04

2y ago43:04

43:04

Dr. Manny Hernandez and Dr. Colleen Mullen each seek to diagnose need and provide excellent healthcare, to their patients. As physicians and care providers—Colleen as veterinarian and Manny as a healthcare design consultant and ER physician—they both exercise an abiding sense of awareness of and relentless passion for meeting the physical and emoti…

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Igniting Passion: The Skill of Lifelong Learning and Intuition 33:05

2y ago33:05

33:05

In celebration of National Back To School Month, I host third grade teacher and summer-camp innovator, Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr. With an almost-evangelical commitment to building lifelong learners, he shows us how authenticity and the practice of honoring others where they are could be the most important skills to develop as leaders and mentors. In t…

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Mastering Mindfulness: The Skill of Focus and Being Present 46:43

2y ago46:43

46:43

A modern-day Hercules, air traffic controller, Navy veteran, and world record holder, Mike McCastle seems to exist at the convergence of concentration and clarity. Although incredibly authentic and down-to-earth, he demonstrates superhuman strength when it comes to his capacity to tune out the noise and keep all the balls in the air. This month, I …

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Join us for a Fireside Chat with Jo Faulkner, creator and producer of Absolute Will 39:14

2y ago39:14

39:14

How have you fundraised for large meaningful programs? Come and listen learn how Jo Progner Faulkner has combined the power of storytelling and fundraising so that she and her family can help build a home for a young family in Nicaragua. Ms. Faulkner chose a unique method for fundraising for this moving project. She choose to fundraise through the …

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Winter Paralympics with Tyler Carter, 3x USA Paralympian 45:27

2y ago45:27

45:27

Tyler Carter is a 3x Team USA Paralympian who competed in Alpine Skiing. Tyler is a Berks County native, growing up in Reading, PA! After competing in three different Paralympics, we are thrilled to hear Tyler's perspective on disability and accessibility--not only in competitive sports--but in all activities across the globe. Connect with Tyler Ca…

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Calm Under Pressure: The Skill of Steady Hands and Stage Presence 40:16

2y ago40:16

40:16

At first glance, Dr. David Langer and Allison Asarch have very little in common—David is a neurosurgeon and Allison is an aspiring country music star. But through a thoughtful discussion about what skills are necessary to be successful in each of their careers, I uncovered a unique quality they share: an aura of calmness that makes them popular wit…

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Introducing Skill Set! 12:35

2y ago12:35

12:35

What are the skills that inform your work, your life, your direction? Call them street smarts, emotional intelligence, soft skills, or pure grit: beyond the degrees, certifications, and resume items lies a different — perhaps more important — world of abilities. These are the skills that truly make us good at what we do, and offer clues to who we a…

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Autism PRIDE Month! Moving from Awareness and Acceptance to Pride 36:53

2y ago36:53

36:53

On this episode of Disability Talks, we pass the mic to our Executive Director, Stephanie Quigley, as she talks with Jake & Genine Bashore from Cookie Break with Jake about autism, awareness, pride for neurodiversity, conservatorships and MORE! Connect with Cookie Break with Jake: Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on our show? Connect with us a…

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Analyze Your Mental Health with Catherine Reynolds 49:22

2+ y ago49:22

49:22

Abilities in Motion welcomes Catherine Reynolds from Mental Health America. On this episode, Catherine discusses the importance of mental health and its increasing prevalence over time. Additionally, MHA offers free Mental Health Screenings on the MHA website where you can dive into your own mental health. Connect with Mental Health America: Twitte…

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How a Microphone helped Crystal Fox rediscover her voice! 55:16

2+ y ago55:16

55:16

My voice as a human as part of the human experience HUMAN experience without judgement Crystal clear in your own purpose We do not need to be fixed or take the responsibility to fix other people People coming together and Shake the system and to make it better we are shutting down peoples voices By not changing the Not making things better we are a…

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Rachel Lippoff from 'A Kid Again' Gives Illness a Time Out 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

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Abilities in Motion welcomes Rachel Lippoff from the 'A Kid Again' organization. On this episode, Rachel discusses how she gives children and parents relief from the everyday stress and anxieties of living with an illness. She creates "adventures" to fun and engaging locations where families can escape and rediscover who they are. Slip away from re…

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A Life in the Arts with Katherine Klimitas 40:24

2+ y ago40:24

40:24

Katherine Klimitas is an artist, public speaker, blog writer, designer, painter, author, YouTuber, advocate, and more. Nothing has stopped her from achieving these incredible accolades--not even osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare disease that severely increases the fragility of one's bones. Listen as Katherine talks about her life with this disease an…

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Scewo- Everywhere you want to go! 57:45

2+ y ago57:45

57:45

Happy New Year listeners! This year we wanted to start the year off with some high-tech equipment. I sat down with Natalie Rotschi, Communications & PR Manager to find out about the Scewo Bro from Switzerland. This high-tech electric chair, ensures users will feel confident on all terrains and even a flight of stairs. Website: https://www.scewo.com…

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Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 2 21:03

2+ y ago21:03

21:03

In part 2 of my interview with Doug Goist, we talk about the mission of National Industries for the Blind and how the pandemic has shifted employer's mindset of disabled persons working from home. As Doug and his team work with candidates and employers, he crushes the common stigmas that are not valid and shows how even eyeglasses are assistive tec…

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Disability Employment with Doug Goist- Part 1 23:21

2+ y ago23:21

23:21

Doug Goist wasn't born blind, however during his high school days, while playing sports he started to see it fading away. Listen in as I sit down with Doug and talk about his journey through O& M training and how he uses his disability to create employment ability for thousands every year. With his years of experience and work with the National Ind…

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Tenacious Tiffany - Living Her Best Life with Progeria 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

31:25

Tiffany always knew she was different but is always full of joy despite her physical challenges. When she became a teenager, she discovered just how unique she truly was. Through testing, she, her brother, and mother discovered they all had Progeria, a rapid aging disability. At 43, Tiffany is relatively healthy and definitely happy! It was a joy a…

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Exploring Accessibility Excellence with PA Museums and Historical Sites 36:23

2+ y ago36:23

36:23

Shelly sits down with Project Manager, Jenny Angell to discuss the two year long project that the Pa Museums and Historical Sites have undertaken to identify what changes they can make to create accessible excellence throughout the state. If your organization could use a fresh look, contact Jenny to obtain a packet. Pa Museums website: https://pamu…

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Allies & Obstacles- Building Social and Cultural Capital 36:39

2+ y ago36:39

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This week, Disability Talks sits down with the authors of Allies & Obstacles to discuss the importance of advocacy and collaboration for persons with disabilities. This process should begin from an early age to ensure independent success and a wide variety of supports that are long term. Listen in to find out how to bridge gaps and build success. R…

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Billy Footwear talks independent success for National Disability Employement Awareness Month 17:53

3y ago17:53

17:53

Co-founder of Billy Footwear, Billy Price, joins us for a special episode to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month and independent entrepreneurship. Join us to discover how Billy and his partner, Darin Donaldson, created this stylish and universal adaptive shoe design sold worldwide! To find out more about our guest, visit these …

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Dwarfism Awareness with Sofiya Cheyenne & Nic Novicki 39:23

3y ago39:23

39:23

There are 200 types of Dwarfism in the world, Sofiya, Nic and their spouses ironically all have different forms and share with us their challenges as new parents and their extensive body of work in and out of the theater. Listen in to hear more for Dwarfism Awareness Month. To find out more about our guest, visit these links: Website: https://www.s…

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The Inclusive Public Space (IPS) Team is Making a Worldwide Difference 38:00

3y ago38:00

38:00

Are you a person with a disability, mobility challenges, use a stroller, or walker? Than listen in to find out this accessibility project is looking at accessibility across five countries to improve our lives in public spaces. Dr. Orchard, Dr. Eskyte, and Professor Lawson are working on a pedestrian accessibility project across 5 countries and need…

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Jake Schrom Para Powerlifts to New Heights at Tokyo 2020 23:21

3y ago23:21

23:21

On this week's episode of DisaAbilityTalks, we sit down with Tokyo 2020 Para Powerlifter of Team USA, Jake Schrom! He discusses his incredible journey to the 2020 Games, finding a proper work/life balance, and his future plans! Don't miss this exclusive insight from a Tokyo 2020 Paralympian. Only on DisAbility Talks. To find out more about our gues…

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Stigmas of Lupus w/ Robert Reinhart & Sara Bentley 26:53

3y ago26:53

26:53

Robert J. Reinhart, PE, Vice President of Biller Reinhart Engineering Group and Sara Bentley, National Walk Manager for the Lupus Foundation, sit down with our host, Shelly Houser, on a new episode of DisAbility Talks! Learn about Lupus and social stigmas associated with the disease with these amazing guests. To find out more about our guests, visi…

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Jessica Cox - First Armless Pilot 18:17

3y ago18:17

18:17

Prepare to be inspired. Jessica Cox, the first armless pilot, has flown onto our latest episode of DisAbility Talks! She breaks down her journey to the cockpit and her desire to become the first armless pilot. This is a story you won't want to miss. Take to the skies with our host, Shelly Houser, and Jessica Cox on this brand-new episode! 4jjwsp2ws…

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Oliver Lam-Watson - Paralympian Wheelchair Fencer 30:55

3y ago30:55

30:55

Great Britain Wheelchair Fencer Oliver Lam-Watson features on this episode, the second episode in our double-episode coverage of the 2020 Paralympics! In this episode, Oliver and our host, Shelly Houser, discuss stigmas against individuals with disabilities and Oliver's journey to the 2020 Tokyo Games. If you want to hear more about the 2020 Paraly…

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Team USA - Going for Gold at Tokyo Paralympics 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

For the first time in US history, the Paralympic Games will be broadcast during daytime and prime time hours on major network channels. In this episode, our host, Shelly Houser, sits down with Mary Hodge and Nina Kult from Team USA's Para Powerlifting team and Goalball Paralympian Zach Buhler to talk about the Tokyo 2020 games and their journeys to…

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Liz Plank - Award-winning journalist pens articles on disability equality, masculinuty, and inclusion 32:09

3y ago32:09

32:09

Author, award-winning journalist, executive producer, and CEO, Liz Plank talks about becoming a journalist and writer despite her ADHD diagnosis. Liz, began her career working in a community center for persons with disabilities and saw how they were mistreated at home. That’s when she decided to make a bigger impact and write about the social ills …

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LA Rollettes -Building a Community of Empowerment and Success Through a Sisterhood of Support 31:06

3y ago31:06

31:06

After her accident in 2010, Chelsie Hill imagined a life of unlimited opportunities where women like her, with physical disabilities, could achieve their goals with great success. For Chelsie, this meant to move to LA and become a dancer. At first she wasn't seeing other wheelchair dancers and decided to re-imagine the world of dance. Since then, C…

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Two Blind Brothers: Turning Their Disability Into a Million Dollar Idea That Gives Back 32:09

3y ago32:09

32:09

Having a disability is never the end of the world, in fact for Bryan and Bradford Manning, it was just the beginning. Being diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease at a young age built resilience and gave them the skills for problem-solving sooner than their peers. In this week’s episode, the Manning brothers talk about a one in a million-shopping trip …

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Disability Pride PA- COVID Can't Stop Us from Celebrating 28:56

3y ago28:56

28:56

Every year the city of Philadelphia, PA raises the ADAPT Pride flag over city hall and celebrates all persons with disabilities. This year Vicki Landers and her team will host a 10 day virtual celebration for all to join. The will be speakers, singers, and other artists showing and sharing their pride for a world-wide audience. Disability Pride PA …

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Collettey's Cookies- Changing the Rules of Employement for Persons with Disabilities, One Cookie at a Time 25:59

3y ago25:59

25:59

Collette DiVitto graduated from Clemson University with dreams of becoming a successful baker. With a degree in life skills and a passion for cookies, Collette set out to interview after interview, only to be told she was "not a good fit". Having Downs Syndrome, Collette knew what that really meant. So with the help of her mother and sister they cr…

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