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Kerry Alys Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, discusses the importance of staying grounded amid a busy schedule and highlights the value of the "ministry of presence."

Rory Cooper is a member of the Easterseals National Board of Directors, a leader in rehabilitation science and technology, and a decorated Paralympian. He says, "There is an urgent need for early intervention and robust support in STEM fields for people with disabilities.”

As CEO of The Arc of the United States, Katy Neas reveals the inner workings of an organization that promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Host Kendra Davenport and guest Barbara Merrill dive into the role of transparency in nonprofit leadership. Barbara, CEO and President of ANCOR, reflects on her journey from attorney and legislator to a leading advocate in the disability services sector.

Kendra speaks with Split Second Foundation CEO Mark Raymond, Jr., who offers his answer to the question, "How heavily in the (teams) equation does someone's experience matter to you?" Among other points in their discussion, Mark also has a poignant take on being wrong. This episode is a must listen as we bring this season to a close, with more on the way in 2024!

Kendra joins Erhardt Preitauer, CEO of CareSource, and one of Glassdoor's highest rated CEOs in the country. In this episode, Erhardt talks about vulnerability as a key aspect of leadership, and how to maintain high-performing, dedicated teams where competition is fierce.

Kendra joins Gordon Hartman, a native San Antonian who sold his highly successful homebuilding business in 2005 to build Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first and still the only Ultra-Accessible™, fully-inclusive theme park. Gordon talks about how his daughter inspired his work, what ultra-accessibility means, and how taking initiative can be the great disruptor.

In this episode, Kendra chats with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) executive, Wanda Hill. Wanda reflects on her career philosophy, especially work-life balance, self-care, and the importance of mission as a motivator to make a difference in the world. She also shares advice for budding leaders.

Amanda McGrory (she/her), a four-time Paralympian and seven-time Paralympic medalist shares her journey as an elite athlete. She addresses the pervasive stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding disabled athletes and how they are often misrepresented in the media.

Cory (he/him) shares his experiences exploring the world as a wheelchair user, from group trips to international destinations to navigating the challenges of air travel accessibility.

Erin and Lily chat with actor, model, content creator, and CEO of the lifestyle brand Live Solo, Lolo Spencer (she/her). Known for her advocacy efforts in changing the narrative around disability, Lolo shares her incredible journey and vision for a more inclusive world.

Join our hosts, Lily Newton and Erin Hawley, as they sit down with the riveting Gaelynn Lea (she/her), whose voice and violin strings resonate with the force of change, challenging our perceptions of ability and accessibility.