Be Yourself & Never Stop Dreaming: Tyler Lillico's Journey with FSJACL

In this heartwarming episode of the Shining Brighter Podcast, hosts Jared Braun and Kelly Clark sit down with Tyler Lillico — a proud member of the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) — to talk about life, dreams, and what it really means to be yourself.Tyler shares his journey from early childhood supports at the Child Development Centre to becoming an active and passionate member of FSJACL. With humor, honesty, and enthusiasm, he reflects on what makes community living special: learning from one another, building friendships, and finding joy in everyday experiences.From collecting over 2,000 Hot Wheels and cheering for the Green Bay Packers to sharing life lessons like “Never stop dreaming”, Tyler reminds us that confidence and kindness go hand in hand.What You’ll Hear:Tyler’s journey growing up with community supports in Fort St. JohnMutual learning between support staff and individualsInsights into his love of sports, cars, art, and storytellingHonest talk about challenges like staff turnover and changeAdvice for others: Be yourself, share your passions, and live life fullyKey Quote:“Be yourself. Share your hobbies. The staff will always listen.” — Tyler LiillicoTune in for a genuine, uplifting conversation celebrating inclusion, connection, and the human spirit.Subscribe to hear more inspiring stories from the Shining Brighter Podcast, brought to you by the Fort St. John Association for Community Living (FSJACL) — where everyone belongs and every story matters.