Know the Name, Know the Genius in You - EP 19 - Guests: Shail and Caley Versfelt
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on July 11, 2017 14:44 (). Last successful fetch was on May 20, 2017 17:32 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 175284608 series 1403326
Our experts tonight are Caley Versfelt, and her mother Shail Versfelt. Caley has developed her genius in the area of staying positive and living to her best and highest, because she doesn’t give up, even as she has downs syndrome. What Caley has been able to accomplish is astounding.
Caley believes that if you can dream it, you can achieve it. Her mission is to spread acceptance and inclusion for all people, including people with disabilities enrich communities. Caley serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Southern California and is a global messenger. Caley was the receptionist and a correspondent for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games held in Los Angeles. She enjoys being an actress on the A&E Emmy award-winning documentary television show Born This Way. She enjoys acting, being a journalist and photographer. Caley has received several honors including, honorary mayor of Manhatten Beach, her hometown in California, Hero’s and Me Award from Westside Regional Center, the Sun Down Voice Award from the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles, and being a float rider in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade representing the Girl Scouts of America. Caley has recently completed her term as California’s Miss Amazing Queen. She lives by her motto, “Never give up and dream big!”
23 episodes