The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Grace Payne joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a great conversation about being the first SSGM from New Zealand! Tune in as Grace chats with Daniel about: Becoming Involved in Special Olympics Movement, One of Two Females on an all Men's Basketball Team at 2019 World Games Abu Dhabi, An Introduction to Athlete Leadership, Unified Schools Project at Global Athlete Congress, Becoming a SSGM and Goals for her 2024-2027 Term, and we dive into how Tim Shriver's challenge of Inclusive Education for this SSGM class perfectly aligns with Grace's project of bringing Unified Schools and Brand Awareness to New Zealand! 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 Episode 566 ShowNotes & Links: Follow Grace’s SSGM Journey on Socials: @__gracepayne__ Instagram | Facebook WATCH: Grace’s EP on Attitude TV WATCH: Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Announcement   Learn more about Special Olympics’ Sargent Shriver Global Messengers Connect with SO New Zealand or with your local Special Olympics Program Recommended SCP Episodes: SSGM Alums Daniel and Manu at Global Forum for Inclusion Support This Podcast: Make a donation here: Give Now Visit Our Merch Store: 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. 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 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.