Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. Join us and make your #PledgeToInclude this week! Friend of the podcast and 3-Time Guest Tim Shriver Jr. joins us as we’re celebrating and reflecting on 15 Years of Spread The Word, a global campaign where we think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word. Topic Chapter Markers: 00:00 | Introduction 5:00 | Special Olympics Founder’s Council and World Games Berlin 2023 13:00 | Tim recounts the early days of Unified Sports 20:00 | Tim reflects on 15 Years ago on Spread The Word began 23:50 | Tim first time telling a personal story on a podcast 30:00 | Daniel shares a personal tearful story from elementary to high school 39:00 | Evolution of Spread The Word with Family and Community Around You 43:00 | Why change Spread The Word to End the Word to become Spread The Word 43:30 | Today Spread The Word needs leaders to refocus local 45:24 | Motivation for Spread the Word with Tim's tearful story with Loretta Clairborne 53:45 | Tim talks about this year’s 2024 Day of Activation 1:05:45 | Tim's Final Thoughts is his Testimony of Gratitude for Special Chronicles Platform 1:11:20 | What does inclusion mean to Tim Shriver Jr.? 1:13:40 | Daniel shares Final Reminder Plugs for this podcast Listen full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch full Video Here Links Mentioned on Episode 568: Learn more about Spread the Word:  spreadtheword.global Want to be heard? Pledge and be heard: Make a Pledge Now Special Olympics Founder’s Council: Conversation with Chairwomen Kathleen and Molly Shriver (Episode 487) Learn more about Tim Shriver Jr and the Founder’s Council  Connect with your local Special Olympics Program Support This Podcast: Support This Podcast: Make a donation to our 2024 Giving Campaign right HERE Visit Our MERCH Store: Click HERE to Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection Connect with Special Chronicles: Follow this podcast on social media: @SpecialChronicles Join Our Newsletter: Subscribe to our Mailing List Send your audio and email feedback to: [email protected] Rate and Review this show wherever you listen to your favorite shows! Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski: Follow Daniel Smrokowski on Social Media: @podmandan Join Daniel's Mailing List: Subscribe to Daniel’s SSIGM Journal WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page Credits: Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. Sponsor Break Background Music: Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program. United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel. Podcasting Services We Use: Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean. Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard PSA Resources Heard On This Podcast: Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.