Born Fabulous
Each episode is an In depth conversation with parents of accomplished individuals who have disabilities, or successful self-advocates. These individuals and families dream big and have high expectations. These episodes will help families, educators, administrators, and non profits continue progress including people with disabilities in our schools and communities by increasing awareness, raising expectations, and breaking stereotypes. Visit us on www.bornfabulouspodcast.com, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Episodes
67 episodes
Season 3, Episode 30, Part 3: Jamie Minotti & Mark McLarry, "Hiring People With Disabilities Is Smart Business"
Discover how embracing inclusivity transforms a business and its community. Join us as we spotlight Jamie Minotti and Mark McLarry, the visionary co-founders of My Yard Live Beer Company, who are pioneering inclusive employment practices for in...
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Season 3, Episode 29, Part 2: Jamie Minotti & Mark McLary, "Brewing Inclusion - Literally"
Discover how a unique brewery initiative is redefining community inclusion and empowerment as we sit down with My Yard Live Beer Company's co-founders, Jamie Minotti and Mark McLary. The "Four Dudes" – James Zoul and his friends, who all have d...
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Season 3, Episode 28, Part 1: Jamie Minotti & Mark McLary, "Organically Inclusive Employment : The Journey of My Yard Live Beer Company"
Imagine transforming the excitement of a music festival into a community hub where families gather, connect, and enjoy a cold brew—this is the vision brought to life by Jamie Minotti and Mark McLary, co-founders of My Yard Live Beer Company. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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35:56
Season 3, Episode 27, Part 3: Kristen & James Zoul, "Living the Dream: Brewing Beer to a Disneyland Cruise"
Discover the vibrant, fulfilling lives of Kristen and James Zoll, a married couple who redefine independence and interdependence while living with Down syndrome. In this uplifting episode, Kristen reveals her journey to finding purpose through ...
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Season 3, Episode 26, Part 2 : Kristen & James Zoul "Our Engagement, Wedding, and Making Marriage Work"
What happens when love transcends boundaries and societal expectations? Meet Kristen and James Zoll, a married couple with Down syndrome, whose remarkable relationship is nothing short of inspirational. In this heartwarming episode of the Born ...
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Season 3, Episode 25, Part 1, Kristen & James Zoul with Lynn Metzger : "Pulling Back the Curtain - A Married Couple Who Has Down Syndrome"
What if living independently with a disability didn't just mean surviving, but thriving? Meet James Zoll and Kristen Ruppel Zoll, a remarkable couple both living with Down syndrome, as they share their story of love, independence, and teamwork....
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Season 3, Episode 24, Part 8: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "From Uncertainty to Independence- It's a Journey"
What happens when the dreams you have for your children shift dramatically? June and Jim Zoll, along with Melody and Bob Ruppel, share their heartfelt stories of raising young adults with Down syndrome and the transformative role of advocates l...
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Season 3, Episode 23, Part 7: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "All About Love: Engagement, Marriage, Relationship Guidance, and Sex"
What's the magic formula for a memorable wedding that honors family traditions and supports future financial stability for children with Down syndrome? Join us on this heartwarming episode of the Born Fabulous Podcast where we share the touchin...
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Season 3, Episode 22, Part 6: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "Groceries, Book Clubs, and a Pandemic: A Quilt of Resilience"
As parents, we're wired to worry about our children's future—what if that future includes an intellectual disability? This week, we're joined by June and Jim Zoll, alongside Melody and Bob Ruppel, who open their hearts about raising children wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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29:06
Season 3, Episode 21, Part 5: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "Jobs, Dating, Kissing, and an Apartment"
Have you ever witnessed true love that not only defies the odds but also melts your heart? That's the story of James and Kristen, a delightful couple living with Down syndrome, whose marriage is a beacon of hope and joy. As we chat with their pare...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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35:00
Season 3, Episode 20, Part 4: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "Independence & Opportunities"
Navigating life with young adults who have intellectual disabilities can be a complex dance of fostering independence and cherishing interdependence. This heartfelt narrative unfolds as we reconnect with June and Jim Zoll alongside Melody and B...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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24:06
Season 3, Episode 19, Part 3: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "Defying Odds with Love and Inclusion"
Have you ever witnessed a moment that beautifully defies the odds? That's precisely what we unravel in our latest conversation with June and Jim Zoll, and Melody and Bob Ruppel, as we celebrate the extraordinary lives led by their children, Jam...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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31:12
Season 3, Episode 18, Part 2: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "James and Kristen's Inclusive Education Builds Determination"
Have you ever witnessed the transformative power of a community that opens its arms to every member, no matter the challenges they face? That's the heartwarming reality June and Jim Zoll, and Melody and Bob Ruppel have lived as they raised thei...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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24:41
Season 3, Episode 17, Part 1: June & Jim Zoul with Melody & Bob Rupple, "Love and Limitless Potential"
How do you navigate the joys and challenges of raising young adults with intellectual disabilities? Join us for this heartwarming episode of Born Fabulous, where we uncover the inspiring stories of two extraordinary couples, Jim and June Soule ...
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Season 3, Episode 16, Part 3: Micah Fialka-Feldman & Katherine Sanderson, "Micah's Circle of Support"
Micah Fialka- Feldman and Katherine Sanderson are interviewed together in this episode. Katherine is a critical member of Micah's support staff. This is the last of three episodes. Micah and Katherine talk about his strong Circle of Suppo...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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27:18
Season 3, Episode 15, Part 2: Micah Fialka-Feldman & Katherine Sanderson, "Great Support Staff, Ideal Roommate, Raising an Independent Young Man"
Micah Fialka- Feldman and Katherine Sanderson are interviewed together in this episode. Katherine is a critical member of Micah's support staff. This is the second of three episodes. Micah and Katherine share her role as support staff, th...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:28
Season 3, Episode 14, Part 1: Micah Fialka-Feldman & Katherine Sanderson, "Meet Micah and Katherine"
Micah Fialka- Feldman and Katherine Sanderson are interviewed together in this episode. Katherine is a critical member of Micah's support staff. This is the first of three episodes. Micah updates listeners on his life since his episodes i...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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24:11
Season 3, Episode 13, Part 5: Janice Fialka & Richard Feldman, "The Best People In the World"
Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman continue their discussion about the sibling perspective, sharing a very poignant quote by their daughter Emma. They also talk about fighting and loving hard, share many resources, give some advice, and sprinkle...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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22:17
Season 3, Episode 12, Part 4: Janice Fialka & Richard Feldman, "I Gave a Teacher Hope Today!"
Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss Micah's ability to reach out to others, generational sense of security, giving a teacher hope, interdependence, how this journey has made lifelong profound personal changes, a sibling's perspective, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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25:21
Season 3, Episode 11, Part 3: Janice Fialka & Richard Feldman, "Revisit, Reflect, Reignite"
Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss Micah's upcoming book, helping families develop their stories, the importance of revisiting-reflecting-reigniting, thinking "outside the box", turnover in support teams, interdependence as the goal, the...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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24:04
Season 3, Episode 10, Part 2: Janice Fialka & Richard Feldman, "This Is Really Hard Work"
Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss their guiding principles, Micah's living situation, the hard work of building and maintaining circles and community support, breaking the silence, inclusion's effect on society, and much more. Their wis...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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Season 3, Episode 9, Part 1: Janice Fialka & Richard Feldman, "To Hell with Bootstraps"
Janice Fialka and Richard Feldman discuss inclusion, how they got through the pandemic as a family, overcoming individualism, learning how to ask, letting go, and much more of interest to families of children and young adults with intellectual ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:47
Season 3, Episode 8, Part 3: Kayla McKeon and Elyssa Stallcup, "Be Persistent, Parents Don't Limit Your Children"
Kayla McKeon and her roommate, Elyssa Stallcup, discuss a wide array of topics including the shortage of mentors, making their apartment their home, sincere advice, healthy communication, and more. Their 50/50 commitment to their friendsh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:11
Season 3, Episode 7, Part 2: Kayla McKeon and Elyssa Stallcup, "My Own Rules... My Freedom"
Kayla McKeon and her roommate, Elyssa Stallcup, discuss chores and their chore chart, Kayla's version of supported decision making, different circles of support, and more. Kayla is best known as the first professional lobbyist with Down syndrom...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:50
Season 3, Episode 6, Part 1: Kayla McKeon and Elyssa Stallcup, "Persistence is a Big Part of the Journey"
Kayla McKeon and Elyssa Stallcup are interviewed together in this episode, because they are roommates. Kayla updates listeners on her life now since they heard her in season 2 of Born Fabulous Podcast. Kayla and Elyssa enlighten us on the...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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27:54