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The Lucky FewThrowback: Is Inclusion A Privilege?UPDATE for 2025:
First, we want to say how much this podcast community means to us. Over the past seven years, we’ve released 290 episodes, reaching millions of listeners worldwide. You’ve been with us through laughter, tears, challenges, growth, and friendships. This podcast exists because of you, and we’re deeply grateful for your support.
To keep The Lucky Few Podcast thriving, we’ll be making some changes early this year. While we focus on restructuring and exploring new ideas, we invite you to revisit past episodes or relisten to your favorites. Stay up-to-date by following...
2025-01-2155 minThe Lucky Few286. Beyond The Gift: Celebrating Non-Profits This Giving TuesdayToday is Giving Tuesday! This year we’ve decided to switch up our traditional gift guide and bring you some of our favorite non-profit organizations doing incredible things for our community. In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to consider supporting their work with your time, resources, or donations. From advocacy to education to direct support, these organizations are transforming lives, and Giving Tuesday is a powerful opportunity to join them in making a lasting change. We hope you enjoy hearing from Karmel Garcia from Zoe’s Toolbox, Stephanie Thompson from the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network, and...
2024-12-0343 minThe Lucky Few256. Celebrating Motherhood, Advocacy, & Community (w/Black Down Syndrome Association)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 and they’re here to have an unfiltered conversation about the messy and beautiful parts of being a mama! We're chatting about how Down syndrome has influenced our perspective on life and motherhood, our advice for those feeling overwhelmed, what we shouldn’t ha...
2024-05-071h 07The Lucky Few242. Is Inclusion A Privilege?Friends, today we’re diving deep into the heart of our favorite topic: inclusion! We chat about the barriers preventing true inclusion and we're challenging societal norms and asking the important questions about what defines human worth. What kind of person gets to be celebrated? What kind of person with Down syndrome gets to be celebrated? We explore the buzzword status of “inclusion,” the role of privilege in accessing support and services, and so much more. As we navigate this journey, we recognize the honor and burden of advocating for a more inclusive world. Progress in inclusion is happening, but ar...
2024-01-3058 min
Down Syndrome Center Podcast#164 - Black Down Syndrome AssociationKelli Caughman and Crystal Lotterberry, founders of the Black Down Syndrome Association joined the podcast today to share their stories and how they led to the creation of this fantastic organization. For more information, go to https://www.blackdownsyndrome.org/. Co Founders Kelli.Caughman@blackdownsyndrome.org Crystal.Lotterberry@blackdownsyndrome.org General : info@blackdownsyndrome.org Website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.blackdownsyndromeassociation.org__;!!NHLzug!Jens2WEhVCCYLfIdP8YfAZZL2e3J9VtxzHLRMGaBEeo4Y8XCzOmQuNNFPsznPPC2ctWNHlhttYiJRULC3ODChWtDt-606QDzbgGnUw$ Instagram: @blackdownsyndrome Public Facebook Page: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085879436043&mibextid=LQQJ4d__;!!NHLzug!Jens2WEhVCCYLfIdP8...
2023-10-0542 min
The Lucky Few200. It's our 5 year anniversary!For the last 5 years, we’ve worked hard to bring you expert resources, meaningful connections, and loving encouragement each and every week. And we’re so grateful for those of you who have stuck with us for the last 200 episodes! This is a milestone we are celebrating with ALL of you! You’ve listened to us navigate parenthood, education, new diagnoses, and so much more with our kiddos. And today we’re taking you behind the scenes of the last 5 years! Join us for a chat about our origin story, quotes from our guests, and feedback from all of you. It’...
2023-03-141h 10The Lucky Few197. Exposing The Roots (Racism, Ableism, Microagressions, + More)Friends! Did you know that not only are we in the middle of Black History Month but also Inclusion Month?! Today we’re honoring the adversities faced by advocates before us and celebrating the changes we’re making now that will impact future generations. After all, the end goal is the same: creating spaces of belonging for everyone, and we mean everyone.
And we know we’re in a vulnerable moment in society, and in order to make lasting changes for future generations, we need to put in the hard (sometimes uncomfortable) work. And that’s what this epi...
2023-02-2159 minThe Lucky Few195. Connecting with the Black Down Syndrome Association (ft. Kelli Caughman & Crystal Lotterberry)Happy February, friends! We’re celebrating Black History Month with two of our favorite mamas (and returning guests!), Kelli Caughman and Crystal Lotterberry. Both of these ladies are raising kids with Down syndrome while running their new non-profit organization: The Black Down Syndrome Association. And friends, the work they’re doing is SO good. Today we’re talking about the many inequalities Black individuals with DS face, tokenism vs. intentionality, and how we can advocate and support every member of the DS community.
Note: we had some technical issues during recording.. but this episode was too good not to...
2023-02-071h 07
The Lucky Few146. It's Black History Month! Let's Talk About It.Friends! February is Black History Month! You know what that means.. lots of important conversations between us and some of our favorite Black advocates in the Down syndrome space. Because let’s face it, many of us have been able to skip out on these tough conversations our whole lives. Growing up, the month of February just meant coloring a picture of Martin Luther King Jr and then moving on with the day. Not anymore friends. We’re doing our best to highlight Black voices this month (and all the time really). And today we are chatting all about cele...
2022-02-0129 minThe Lucky Few#THROWBACK: "More Than A Moment," w/Kelli CaughmanWe’re so excited to re-release an amazing episode from earlier this year.. all about the intersection between race and disability, featuring our friend Kelli Caughman! She is a mother, wife, and a leading Black advocate in the Down syndrome community. Not only is Kelli the Black Families Director for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, she created the Black Family Village in Indiana and serves on the board of Gigi’s Playhouse in Indiana. We’re so thankful for everything Kelli brings to our DS community and we’re especially grateful she’s joining us for another important conversation during Bla...
2021-12-1452 minThe Lucky Few102. "More Than A Moment," w/Kelli CaughmanKelli Caughman is a mother, wife, and a leading Black advocate in the Down syndrome community. Not only is she the Black Families Director for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network, she created the Black Family Village in Indiana and serves on the board of Gigi’s Playhouse in Indiana. We’re so thankful for everything Kelli brings to our DS community and we’re especially grateful she’s joining us for another important conversation during Black History Month. Today, we’re exploring the reasons behind the lack of diversity on social media, the mental strain on Black advocates over the past y...
2021-02-1655 min
Unmastering Motherhood12: Faith Friendship & Fort LeeIn the latest episode Kelli introduces one of her favorite friends Charmaine Thomas who recently had a baby girl. Charmaine is a strong woman of God! She shares about being pregnant during a pandemic while her husband was deployed yet enjoying her time alone. Kelli and Charmaine also discuss how faith brought them together as Friends.
2021-02-0539 minUnmastering Motherhood11: Dive Deep with IntentionalityOn this episode I shared a few tips for you to celebrate Black History Month with your kids of all ages.
2021-01-2921 minUnmastering Motherhood10: Parenting in a Pandemic as a 1st Time MomIn this episode I chat with my fave cousin in law, Karin Portee about being pregnant during a pandemic, expectations of being a first time mom, began pregnancy, parenting a biracial child and so much more.
2021-01-2250 minUnmastering Motherhood09: Life Update and Choosing JoyHere’s a little life update for ya! I’m also reminding you to choose joy, and sharing how I find joy in serving others, but especially my family.
2021-01-1527 minUnmastering Motherhood08. Danced My Way to the Top w/ Stephanie JenkinsFirst episode of 2021🎉 Listen as I chat with Stephanie Jenkins, a wife, mom of 2, and entrepreneur. Learn how Stephanie, as a young single mom , catapulted her dreams in to reality. Her story is captivating and so authentic. Stephanie shares a lot about parenting as a young single mom to parenting with her husband. We discuss societal pressures, support, and what achievement looks like. Enjoy!
2021-01-081h 02The Lucky FewThrowback: Unpacking Privilege & Understanding Intersectionality w/Jalondra DavisAs we head into the new year, we invite you to confront your privilege and pursue justice alongside us. Start by listening (or listening again) to this interview with Jalondra Davis. Enjoy..
We know that Down Syndrome does not affect one more race more than another so why is the advocacy space not more diverse? We have Jalondra Davis - author, scholar, feminist, and mother, on to address this topic and more. We’re chatting about everything from her son’s diagnosis story to the many systems that impact our children with Down Syndrome and the intersections betw...
2020-12-2948 min
TALK Down SyndromeTALK Story 4 of 21 Inspirational Stories of Down Syndrome: Kelli CaughmanOctober is Down Syndrome Awareness month & this month we are sharing 21 inspirational stories of Down Syndrome straight from our listeners. This is Story #4- An interview with Kelli Caughman, super mom and super advocate for her son Cree and others just like him.
2020-10-0843 minUnmastering Motherhood07 Race & Motherhood Part 2Candid conversation with Cara Jaycocks a white mother to 3 multiracial children. Listen as Cara answers questions about race and how it plays a role in her family life and motherhood.
2020-08-2152 minUnmastering Motherhood06 Race & Motherhood Part 1Kelli and Meeka Caldwell, author of “A Friend Like Anian” chat about life as black mothers raising black children. They highlight their commonalities in raising a black son with special needs and share personal experiences with racial and medical bias.
2020-07-171h 07
Unmastering Motherhood05 Margin For What MattersIn this episode Kelli and special guest Frenchi Jones will explore practical ways to help you ease stress and find joy! IG: UnmasteringMotherhood and @Momof3KelliC
2020-05-0833 minThe Lucky Few67. Unpacking Privilege & Understanding Intersectionality w/Jalondra DavisWe know that Down Syndrome does not affect one more race more than another so why is the advocacy space not more diverse? We have Jalondra Davis - author, scholar, feminist, and mother, on to address this topic and more. We’re chatting about everything from her son’s diagnosis story to the many systems that impact our children with Down Syndrome and the intersections between different types of injustice. Get ready to take notes, friends. We have so much to learn from Jalondra.
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2020-04-281h 04The Lucky Few58. A Conversation About Race & Down Syndrome w/Mercedes Lara & Kelli CaughmanWe all know what it feels like to receive a Down Syndrome diagnosis and realize that you hardly ever see people with DS represented anywhere. But what does it feel like if your child with Down Syndrome might not even be represented amongst the DS community? In honor of Black History Month, Mercedes and fellow lucky mama, Kelli Caughman, are talking all things advocacy and diversity, connecting with other moms, and what it’s like being a person of color raising a child with Down Syndrome.
Kelli is a mother of 3 kids, and her 5 year old son Cr...
2020-02-251h 17
Unmastering Motherhood04: DON’T GOOGLE IT!!!Listen as I share with you my son’s 2015 Down Syndrome diagnosis story.
2019-09-2524 min
Unmastering Motherhood03 Blended family and a name change.In this episode I will chat about my recent thoughts on my bonus /step daughter visiting, and what she surprised me with! There is a chat with both of my daughters and I will launch my new Q&A segment. Find out about my next podcast and my upcoming trip.
2019-07-2324 min
Unmastering Motherhood02: Answer & Address It.On this episode, Kelli shares about an event that happened on Mother’s Day that really brought on many emotions, reflection and and aided in her finally deciding to add something new to her self care list! On this second episode, she shares a new commitment and Journey she is taking.
2019-05-3025 minUnmastering Motherhood01: Intro Episode: Get to know Kelli and why she wanted to start podcasting.On her debut podcast, Kelli introduces herself, tells why she wanted to podcast and what unmastering motherhood really means to her.
2019-05-0110 min