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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 35 MIN

Chapter 17 Conversation – Putting Yourself Out There: The Importance of Building Relationships | Embracing Your Different Ability®

from The Different Ability® Podcast · host Katey Fortun

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 17 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss how taking initiative, like learning Revit outside of the curriculum, shaped Katey’s confidence, leadership, and professional identity in college. Katey shares the challenges she overcame teaching herself with limited resources, the role of tutoring in building skills and self-assurance, and strategies for building authentic relationships with professors and mentors. The episode also highlights the significance of family support and celebrates milestones, like winning first place, that reinforce confidence and achievement.📖 Buy the book, Embracing Your Different Ability®: [Book link]🎥 Watch additional chapter questions on YouTube HERE! 🌐 Learn more about the book and bonus resources: [Website link]Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/ 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, Katey and her mom, Lynn, explore Chapter 17 of Embracing Your Different Ability®. They discuss how taking initiative, like learning Revit outside of the curriculum, shaped Katey’s confidence, leadership, and professional identity in college. Katey shares the challenges she overcame teaching herself with limited resources, the role of tutoring in building skills and self-assurance, and strategies for building authentic relatio...

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