Inclusion Revolution Radio

Season 3, Episode 4: Ruby’s Rainbow

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, Liz Plachta, the founder of Ruby’s Rainbow, and her daughter Ruby Plachta who has Down syndrome joined Inclusion Revolution Radio. Novie Craven spoke with them about their support of educating young adults with Down Syndrome through their scholarship program and the joint mission of inclusion between Ruby's Rainbow and Special Olympics. Listen to the full episode here and don’t forget to subscribe to Inclusion Revolution Radio to stay up to date with the Special Olympics movement.  

Season 3, Episode 3 - Kelly Campbell

Kelly Campbell joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast as she becomes the first Special Olympics athlete to lead the Special Olympics Washington Board of Directors. Kelly is the second athlete in the history of the Special Olympics global movement to hold this position.

Season 3, Episode 2 - USA Softball - Haylie McCleney

Haylie McCleney of USA Softball joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast to discuss the partnership between Special Olympics and USA Softball.  Her career includes two World Championship gold medals and a silver medal with Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. Today, Haylie continues her passion for sports as the strength and conditioning coach at Florida A&M.

Season 3, Episode 1 - Kelsey Nicole Nelson X Special Olympics Founder’s Council

Kelsey Nicole Nelson of Fox Sports Radio joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast to discuss the Special Olympics Founder's Council videos as part of a year-long celebration of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s centennial (#EKS100)

Season 2, Episode 4 - Faces of Basketball

On November 22nd, Special Olympics launched the Faces of Basketball campaign in support of European Basketball Week and International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Unified coaching pair, Tamara Medarts and Valerie Geluykens join the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast to talk about their involvement in this project. 

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Season 2 Episode 3 with JR Jackson

On the third episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host and Marketing Development coordinator, Novie Craven speaks with JRSportBrief host, JR Jackson. JR is a sports media leader, host of the JRSportBrief Show on CBS Sports Radio, and an advocate for the movement. JR and Novie chat about how JR got into the radio business, the tour itself and the meaning of inclusion. 

Season Two Episode 1 with Special Olympics partner, Hasbro

Hasbro’s Senior Director of Global Philanthropy and Social Impact Kevin Colman shares breaking news about the National Banner Recognition Program and the importance of the Special Olympics partnership on the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast. 

Season One Episode 5 with Britney Bautista & Tajha Ilerant

Episode five falls under the season one brand name, "Fellow Friends of SOI" of the Special Olympics podcast. 

Episode five is all about Special Olympics College Clubs and features two U.S. Youth Ambassadors, Britney Bautista and Tajha. Britney and Tajha Ilerant talk about their role as Youth Ambassadors, Unified Champion Schools and their transition from high school to college. 

Season One Episode 4 EKS100

Episode four falls under the season one brand name, "Fellow Friends of SOI" of the Special Olympics podcast. 

Episode four celebrates the life and legacy of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Loretta Claiborne, Kester Edwards as well as Ricardo and Donna Thornton share shared their reflections on Mrs. Shriver and the impact she made on each of their lives.  

Season One Episode 3 with Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl

Episode three falls under the season one brand name, "Fellow Friends of SOI" of the Special Olympics podcast. 

Episode three features Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl, co-chair of Directors for Special Olympics Colorado. Listen to the episode to learn more about her about involvement her with Special Olympics, her role as a member of the Colorado board, and her hobbies outside of sports.