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Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #14 - Ajayi Lawrence PART II Ajayi is personal hero of mine. He also has been an educator and entrepreneur in science and tech education for many years. His older sister, A'layi, has an amazing curiosity for life and values her a culturally rich environment. She is 12 years his senior and Ajayi's shares with us both her origin story and his, and as he says, "It's totally, 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back!'"Also see the full unedited Video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU-ucyn1b2Q 2021-04-2950 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #13 - Ajayi Lawrence PART IAjayi is personal hero of mine. He also has been an educator and entrepreneur in science and tech education for many years. His older sister, A'layi, has an amazing curiosity for life and values her a culturally rich environment. She is 12 years his senior and Ajayi's shares with us both her origin story and his, and as he says, "It's totally, 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back!'" 2021-04-2925 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #12 - Something DifferentA Something Different Podcast Plus+ Artistic Expression is important. Where would humanity be without Art? Sometimes, in order to convey the messages that we carry inside ourselves, art is the only way that makes sense. My past self as a near professional poet has been called upon for this project for sure.I wanted to pair the two poems because both Jon & I share that “Underdog” sentiment. And I feel they compliment each other well.I added the transcription to both our poems: https://www.skyzlimit.org/blog Full video of Jona...2021-02-2311 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #11 - Bobbi Christensen and Becky ToliverWelcome welcome to a New Year as we’re cruising along here in January — we’ve got a new president and fresh political atmosphere, a sense of relief for so many us.So here comes another episode of the Sky’z The Limit podcast — and Holy schnickies , I am so excited to share Bobbi Christiensen and Becky Toliver story . They have an absolutely wonderful life tapestry that they have weaved together so beautifully. I know you’ll enjoy .Bobbi and Becky Will tell you who they are and what they’re about, but some quick background to...2021-01-2233 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #10 - The Jammin' Jane Miller! Ooooooweeeeee! Jane And I Got To Talking!! Over an hour for an awesome conversation About. It. ALLLL. :)Jane Miller has another beautiful story to share. Her twins Sarah and Steven (32) have both lived lives of challenges and privileges, Steven more Typical than Sarah’s life, but Jane gives us candid stories of her love and journey though it all.Jane has some different perspectives on Inclusion and Community along with many many life lessons to learn from as we sit down and talk with this wonderful woman.And just a heads up, we di...2021-01-071h 17
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #10 - The Jammin' Jane Miller! Ooooooweeeeee! Jane And I Got To Talking!! Over an hour for an awesome conversation About. It. ALLLL. :)Jane Miller has another beautiful story to share. Her twins Sarah and Steven (32) have both lived lives of challenges and privileges, Steven more Typical than Sarah’s life, but Jane gives us candid stories of her love and journey though it all.Jane has some different perspectives on Inclusion and Community along with many many life lessons to learn from as we sit down and talk with this wonderful woman.And just a heads up, we di...2021-01-051h 16
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #9 - Joseph Magiera Honorary Service Award Presentation zoom audio I trimmed the fat on this and got right to it :)2:30 announcement of Ailsa Wonnacott3:05 Ryan Presentation speech9:45 Floor Opened up, and we hear from almost everyone:-Lizzy & Carol Creech, Cynda Collins Arsenault, Eugenia Brady, Anna Steward, Mike, Jan, and Ailsa herself :)36 minutes in total :)2020-12-3036 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #8 - Conversation with Geoff Ballard, Volunteer Extraordinaire! What. An. Amazing. Episode. !!! First Bryce Magiera says a special hello!! But then,Geoff takes us through his humble life of amazing volunteerism with the special needs population. He's been serving time in Boulder County for almost a decade. His story begins in high school in the Washington DC area, touches base in College at the University of Virginia alongside life long buddies and All American Soccer Player Katie Kasher, whom they all share in common the impactful life lessons from a young man named Crosby. He is an Engineer by trade with Lockheed Martin, and just...2020-12-1640 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #7 - Conversation with Cynda Collins Arsenault Below is the Timestamps of different parts of the conversation.0:00 to 11:00 - The Magiera House Coronavirus Experience! .11:30 "INTERVIEW" BEGINS, and I ask, "What is Cynda (Collins) Arsenault's story?"13:00 - “No Regrets!” After Erin passed away, she didn’t feel that there wasn’t anything she would have done differently. Wow.14:00 - The Power of the community, and now the “Ongoing Gift that she’s given to me”16:00 - I ask “What was Cynda’s life before Erin?” Berkeley California in the 70’s Much?17:30 - The planning of her Perfect pregnancy...2020-12-1057 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #6 - Conversation with Mr. Nick Savarese , the Original Director of Sky'z The Limit! Awesome conversation with Nick Savarese the original director of Sky'z The Limit! He is now Director of the Doug Flutie Jr. Autism Foundation in Boston, MA. https://www.flutiefoundation.org*Below is a "Tab" or "Cheat Sheet" if you'd like to skip around to relevant points if you are pressed for time :Minute 1 - 6 : Introductions and getting re-connected (Nick knew me, Ryan when I was a teenager).Minute 6:00 - 21:00 : Nick addresses , What is the area of most need ? We discuss the power of strength of addressing needs by focusing on "your lane" whether...2020-11-1346 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #5 - Dyslexia and Neurodiversity What is different about the brain of a Dyslexic? Or should we say, someone who has Dyslexia? What about Alphalexic? And changing the narrative.Dyslexia is is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.In the brain of someone with dyslexia (MYSELF!) WE process words by interpreting them in the right hemisphere of the brain, then the Brochas area of speech, then finally into meaning. This causing much "Associations" when reading and processing words. Turns out that so many dyslexics...2020-10-2708 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #4 - Autism and NeurodiversityPeople with Autism are maybe be poor empathizers, but they are strong systematizers. How has this strength influenced our human evolution and social development positively? Tools and technology much?I also mention the "poster child" of someone who found Niche Construction success in Temple Grandin, and here is a her wikipedia for more information on her.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_GrandinSky'z The Limit, over n out.2020-10-2209 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #3 - Conversation with Eugenia Brady of the ACL! Awesome conversation with Eugenia Brady of the ACL as we talk about Neurodiversity, her work through Caminandos Juntos, her son Benjamin, and so much more!Below is a "Tab" or "Cheat Sheet" if you'd like to skip around to relevant points if you are pressed for time :Minute 1 - 7 : Introduction / Greeting each other , some background of Sky'z & Eugenia.Minute 8 - 24 : Eugenia and I start a conversation about Transitions and the challenges transitioning from High School to the "Rea World" for our population .Minute 15:28 - Eugenia drops about Benjamin's Astronomy interest! And...2020-10-1739 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #2 - ADHD and NeurodiversityADHD has a negative connotation in our modern western society. What if we flipped the narrative, and understood the strengths and advantages this "diagnosis" offers to individuals labeled ADHD?2020-10-0810 min
Sky'z The LimitSTL Podcast #1 - Intro to NeurodiversityNeurodiversity is a novel concept that empowers people who have "disabilities" and those who care or guide them in life . We are changing the narrative and understanding our differences and abilities , not as deficits , but uniqueness . Listen as I share my summary and take on the preface and first chapter of The Power of Neurodiversity by Thomas Armstrong.2020-10-0811 min
Sky'z The LimitSky'z The Limit IntorductionSpecial Olympics Basketball team, Bowling League, and other programs.Skylar Prouty , Joseph Magiera , Ryan Magiera (New Director)Future Vision. Podcasts & Video Interviews with special needs population community members , advocacy, future programs. Kickball? Radioshow? Story sharing... The Sky is the Limit!2020-10-0806 min