Brenda's guest on the Brenda Fix, Darian Slayton-Fleming a licensed clinical social worker, author and certified happiness trainer. Darian draws on her background in psychotherapy and personal experience living with multiple disabilities.
Jul 13
54 min
Jeremy Levy has been blind since birth. He has a very supportive family who have encouraged him to follow his dreams. Jeremy has a degree in radio broadcasting and is currently hosting a podcast about his exciting journey's.
Jun 2
36 min
Warren Yazzie was born and raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. In 2013 he lost his sight to Retinitis Pigmentosa. Yazzie has become an advocate for people with disabilities on the reservation.
May 18
42 min
Brenda Mosby is a certified Heal Your Life coach, and is the author of the book You Are Capable. Brenda specializes in helping people to reach their highest potential. Visit mosbyservices.com for more information about Brenda and her programs.
Apr 14
20 min
Behind Rocky Akers creative journey is a remarkable story of resilience. He has survived significant trauma beginning in childhood and continuing through various stages of his life. Through determination, healing work and a deep commitment to personal growth, he rebuilt both his life and his voice.
Mar 26
55 min
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss volunteering to make positive changes in the world, self-affirmations, connecting with CCDC, and other topics.For more information on the CCDC, visit ccdconline.org.On Twitter @CCDC501c3.Facebook: CCDC.CO.
Mar 10
17 min
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss their lives before disabilities, Brenda's personal story, and other topics.For more information on the CCDC, visit ccdconline.org.On Twitter @CCDC501c3.Facebook: CCDC.CO.
Feb 24
11 min
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss their lives before disabilities, Brenda's personal story, and other topics.For more information on the CCDC, visit ccdconline.org.On Twitter @CCDC501c3.Facebook: CCDC.CO.
Feb 10
15 min
Brenda’s guest today is Gabriel Gates, at the age of 8, he was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. A disability services professional as the Director of Accommodations and Support at Front Range Community College in Colorado. Gabe’s short story, 40 Years Walking in the Wilderness, a lived experience testimony was included in the Anthology, What I Wish the World Would See and is currently available on Kindle.
Jan 27
46 min
Julie Reiskin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. She has gained expertise on nonprofit accountability and best practices, publicly funded long-term community-based services, disability rights law, public benefits, and the intersectionality of systemic and individual advocacy. In 2010, she was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation. Julie also has M.S., and she and Brenda discuss their lives before disabilities, Brenda's personal story, and other topics.For more information on the CCDC, visit ccdconline.org.On Twitter @CCDC501c3.Facebook: CCDC.CO
Jan 13
18 min
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