The Lucky Few

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154. Community Over Competition, ft. Chantele Holm - Podcaster + Lucky Mama Mar 29, 2022

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We’re fresh off of the excitement of World Down Syndrome Day and we LOVE seeing all the ways our community advocates to celebrate our loved ones on 3/21. But does anyone else ever feel a little (okay a LOT) of pressure during these busy months, especially when it comes to advocating online? Does it ever seem like everyone is doing more? Or like all the good ideas are already taken? Today we’re chatting about how the scarcity mindset hurts our community and how we can support our fellow advocates. That’s why we have Chantele Holm, fellow lucky mama + host of TALK Down Syndrome podcast on the show to chat all about her advocacy journey and the importance of community over competition. What better way to support the DS community than to support one another?

SHOW NOTES

Listen to Chantele’s podcast: TALK Down Syndrome and follow them on Instagram

Follow Chantele on Instagram: @tigerlily_chantilly

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153. It's World Down Syndrome Day! Mar 21, 2022

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Happy World Down Syndrome Day! And happy 3 year (or maybe 4 year??) anniversary to our podcast! If you listen.. you’ll see that we’re still really not sure. Annnyway, today in honor of 3/21, we are chatting all about.. well pretty much everything! Because we have a special Q and A from each of you. Join us for a chat about what educators should know about our kids, how we balance our family dynamic for siblings without Down syndrome, and of course.. our #WDSD plans! Happy 3/21, friends. Hug your loved one with DS extra hard today.

SHOW NOTES

Visit theluckyfewfoundation.org or @theluckyfewfoundation on IG and help us celebrate World DS Day with the release of our FILM SERIES!

Listen to our previous episode with Kayla Craig here and be sure to follow her on Instagram @kayla_craig

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152. Restoring the Down Syndrome Story - ft. Katie Quesada, Storytelling Coach & Speaker Mar 15, 2022

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We talk all the time about the importance of story telling when it comes to shifting the Down syndrome narrative.. but how do we actually do that?! What if we’re not an influencer? What if we don’t have a stage or online platform? We’ve all thought things before.. but what if we told you that the most transformative stories are actually told around a dinner table? Today we are chatting with Katie Quesada, a speaker, storytelling coach, and Heather’s friend of many years! As someone so close to The Lucky Few, there’s no better person than Katie to coach us on DS advocacy! And she’s breaking down the art of story for us in a very practical way.. sharing about advice for fellow advocates, believing in the power of your story, our personal spheres of influence, and where to start (all you need is a one page word doc). You’ll be ready to shift narratives in your everyday life in no time.

SHOW NOTES

Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiequesada

Check out katiequesada.com

Heather and Katie collaborated on a storytelling coaching workshop. Check out the Own Your Story event and purchase the e-book here.

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151. Finding People That Don't Feel Sorry For You (ft. Jo Lopez) Mar 08, 2022

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Today we are joined by Jo Lopez, a fellow lucky mama + IRL assistant to Heather Avis! Jo has made it her mission to find community within the Down syndrome space and today she’s sharing all about how she’s found her people. It started with an early (and confusing) diagnosis, an overwhelming google search, and then a sweet Facebook message that changed everything! We’re also chatting about finding your people in-person, the right time to join an online group, and how having a child with DS shapes your social life.. especially as they get older.

Plus, we’re discussing the anticipation for World Down Syndrome Day and everything to come with The Lucky Few Foundation! Anyone else feel the holiday-like anticipation for 3/21!? So much to celebrate!

SHOW NOTES

Follow Jo on IG: @jlopez24421

Check out theluckyfewfoundation.org to learn more about our new non-profit!

Find community with the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network - DSDN

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150. Cole Sibus on Being An Actor w/Down Syndrome, Moving Away From Home, + SO Much More! Mar 01, 2022

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Friends! We have Cole Sibus (maybe you’ve heard of him!?) on the podcast today and in case you couldn’t tell.. we’re so excited! He’s a 24-year-old actor with Down syndrome who starred on ABC’s Stumptown. And when he’s not working, he’s living with his roommates, learning how to surf, spending time with his girlfriend, and working at a restaurant! We’re chatting about all of it today.. everything from moving out of his parents house to inclusivity in Hollywood! Cole is also sharing about the pranks he played on set, the impact he had on the cast, and why he wants to play a role where DS is not the focus. Oh and if anyone knows Dwayne Johnson, it’s Cole’s dream to work with “The Rock!” Enjoy the episode, friends!

SHOW NOTES

Follow Cole on Instagram: @colesibus

Check out colesibus.com

Listen to our previous episode with Cole: 51. LIVE w/Inclusive Talent Agent + Amazing Actors!

LET’S CHAT

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149. The Only Black Mama In The Room - ft. Ashley Dirks (mother/advocate) Feb 22, 2022

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Heather met Ashley Dirks last fall at a retreat for moms of children with Down syndrome. And one of their first conversations was about how Ashley wanted to leave the retreat. She was the only black mama the whole weekend and it left her wondering, “Do I fit in.. Am I supposed to be here.. Where are the other black moms?”

And all this makes us realize that the Down syndrome community is not immune to exclusion. So today, we’re talking about it. Join as we chat about tokenism, toxic positivity, social media advocacy, and what happens when we know the importance of diversity but don’t do anything about it. Actual inclusion is for everyone, not just those who seem to fit in. If you want to keep listening and learning with us, head over to @the_one_and_only_babyz on Instagram so you can follow Ashley and her super cute son, Zaire!

SHOW NOTES

Keep up with Ashley and her adorable son, Zaire, on Instagram!

LET’S CHAT

Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

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148. Diversity in the Down Syndrome Community Feb 15, 2022

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A few months ago we had the chance to attend the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network Rockin’ Mom’s Retreat and meet SO many wonderful women! And our girl Mercedes grabbed a microphone and sat down with a few lucky mamas from the DSDN Black Families group to chat all about diversity within the Down syndrome community! These mamas shared about what it’s like to google “Down syndrome” and not see a picture of a child that looks like yours, how the recent events in the country have continued to shape them, and why they sought out a group for fellow Black families. The DSDN Black Families group has grown to 1,000 members and we encourage you to join them if you are part of this community. We’re so grateful for these mamas sharing more about their experiences in the DS community!

Learn more about the DSDN Black Families group + other DSDN groups you can join!

LET’S CHAT

Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

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Facebook: @oxygenfitcoach

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147. Resources for Black History Month - Movies, Podcasts, Books, & More! Feb 08, 2022

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This month is all about listening to and learning from the Black community. And if you don’t know where to start, we got you covered! We’ve compiled a list of our favorite resources for Black History Month into this episode! From board books for your littlest kiddos to thought-provoking shows for your teens, there’s a little something for everyone! We’re chatting about our favorite podcasts, IG accounts, books, & movies — say hello to a guilt free night on Netflix! You do not want to miss this one, friends.

For our full list of resources, visit theluckyfewpodcast.com/episodes or check out our Instagram account: @theluckyfewpod

Instagram Accounts

Movies

Hidden Figures on Disney+
Hair Love on YouTube
Book Marks: Celebrating Black Voices on Netflix
Canvas on Netflix
Kevin Hart’s Guide to Black History on Netflix

Children / Family Books

The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Black Women In Science by Kimberly Brown Pellum
Carved in Ebony by Jasmine L. Holmes
28 Days of Black History: Unsung Heroes by Allison Dearstyne & Marsha Davenport

146. It's Black History Month! Let's Talk About It. Feb 01, 2022

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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 celebrating diversity, why talking about race is important for talking about disability, what it means to be an ally, and how to talk to your children of all ages about Black History Month. We’re committed to doing our best to listen and learn alongside all of you.

SHOW NOTES

Binge-worthy episodes to listen to this month!

LET’S CHAT

Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

EPISODE PARTNER: Oxygen Fitness Coaching

Check out fellow lucky mama Megan Libassi’s health and wellness business, Oxygen Fitness Coaching. Mention “the lucky few” and you get A FREE MONTH of coaching!

Instagram: @oxygenfitcoach

Facebook: @oxygenfitcoach

HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE

Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information!

145. Just the Three of Us.. on Grief, New Year's Resolutions, & What's to Come in 2022 Jan 25, 2022

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Three weeks into January isn’t too late to wish y’all a Happy New Year right? Let’s just go with it! Because today we’re catching up with each other after our holiday break.. we’re talking all things schedule changes, behaviors, covid cancellations, (already failed) resolutions, and how to entertain our children during their school break (and why it’s okay not to)!

We’re also discussing some heavier topics today as Micha is diving deep into how the loss of her father in December has affected her and her family.. including Ace. Processing grief with your children with Down syndrome is complicated.. to say the least. We’re sending all our love and support to our beloved Micha and her family.

We hope you’ll join us for this special episode with just the three of us as we kick off 2022. Thanks for being here, friends.

Check out Micha’s new podcast: The Slow Way, A sacred space for all the frantic strivers, serial doers and weary achievers. You're invited in for a moment of reflection, an opportunity for prayer, and a chance to practice going slow.

Learn more about Jen Hatmaker’s “MeCourse” that Micha is taking here.

LET’S CHAT

Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes.

EPISODE PARTNER: Oxygen Fitness Coaching

Check out fellow lucky mama Megan Libassi’s health and wellness business, Oxygen Fitness Coaching. Mention “the lucky few” and you get A FREE MONTH of coaching!

Instagram: @oxygenfitcoach

Facebook: @oxygenfitcoach

HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE

Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information!

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