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Together, We Shall

Ainsley's Angels

53 episodes

6 months ago

Bantering through tangents and running the thoroughfares, Kelley Brandon, a special soul, and mother to her precious athlete rider turned angel runner Connor, joins Joe and Rooster to discuss and educate us on topics ranging from Lupus and Special Olympics Torch Runs to being a mom and her Ainsley’s Angels journey of strangers yesterday, friends today, family for life. We dive and laugh together, for when we are with our family, it brings us joy and gives us a way to navigate through our dark...

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Bantering through tangents and running the thoroughfares, Kelley Brandon, a special soul, and mother to her precious athlete rider turned angel runner Connor, joins Joe and Rooster to discuss and educate us on topics ranging from Lupus and Special Olympics Torch Runs to being a mom and her Ainsley’s Angels journey of strangers yesterday, friends today, family for life. We dive and laugh together, for when we are with our family, it brings us joy and gives us a way to navigate through our dark...

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Episodes (20/53)

Together, We Shall

53 | “Speak from your heart, for that is where it is supposed to come from.” (Kelley Brandon)

Bantering through tangents and running the thoroughfares, Kelley Brandon, a special soul, and mother to her precious athlete rider turned angel runner Connor, joins Joe and Rooster to discuss and educate us on topics ranging from Lupus and Special Olympics Torch Runs to being a mom and her Ainsley’s Angels journey of strangers yesterday, friends today, family for life. We dive and laugh together, for when we are with our family, it brings us joy and gives us a way to navigate through our dark...

1 year ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Together, We Shall

52 | Mettle, Mothering, Melanoma, Mimosas, Marathons, Memories, and Mental Health (Ann Hupp)

Ann Hupp, co-founder of Mettle Events, joins Rooster and Joe to discuss topics ranging from timing the first ever event Ainsley ran in, being a mother later in life, and skin cancer. An advocate for inclusion of al, Ann takes us on a life journey, from her childhood as a lifeguard and being one of the first ever RFID road race timers in the world to her evolution of becoming a mother and her experience with melanoma. We even got to dive into a little banter about the Vols as they just won the...

1 year ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Together, We Shall

51| EVERYBODY DANCE NOW, “If you can move, you can dance.” (Jess Reagle)

Ms. Jessica (Jess) Reagle joins Rooster and Joe to discuss topics ranging from the evolution of Special Education terminology to the realm of possibilities when everybody works together and has ‘a voice and choice’. Ms. Reagle is a Special Education teacher at LeJeune High School (Camp LeJeune, NC) and Ms. Jess is the Owner and Creative Designer of her dream come true, Jessica’s Dance Academy. She shares how her passions collide every day to create inclusive love. Jess truly believes dance is...

1 year ago

1 hour 1 minute

Together, We Shall

50 | BONUS episode from the Boston Marathon Starting Line (Angel Athlete Rider Shamus Evans)

Joining us from on location from the Boston Marathon starting line, Shamus Evans, with a quick appearance by Shaun, returns to the podcast (previously in episode 8) to showcase the energy and feelings and of “toeing the line” at the 128th running of the Boston Marathon. Joined by 20 other duo teams, amongst nearly 100 Athletes With Disabilities (AWD), Shamus takes us back to his first Boston Marathon at just six months old watching his dad cross the finish line. Eighteen years later, th...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Together, We Shall

49 | Postcards from Europe; A midnight train to Paris and a train to Barcelona (Briley Rossiter)

Joining us from France, Briley Rossiter (Ainsley’s sister) returns to the show to provide an update on her happenings since Rooster and Joe last visited with her in Episode 2. From a daytime train to Barcelona and a Paris-bound Amsterdam bus at midnight to the Colosseum in Rome for New Year’s Eve and the French Alps to start the calendar year - Briley reports on her European travels and accessible observations from the Champagne Capital of the world. An aspiring Mental Health profession...

1 year ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Together, We Shall

48 | What is a Special Needs Trust? Do you have a Letter of Intent? (Kelly Piacenti, SpecialCare)

Kelly Piacenti, ChSNC®, Head of SpecialCare at MassMutual, educates Joe and Rooster on a range of very important topics for those caring for, or living with, people with special needs. Kelly’s late son, Nick, inspired her to do what she does today — to make everyone’s life a little easier. Kelly doesn’t believe in “disinheriting” and shares invaluable insight into how we can leave money to our loved ones with special needs when we die, without disqualifying them from government benefits. Topi...

1 year ago

59 minutes

Together, We Shall

47 | “Invisible or visible disability, you belong in the room with everyone else.” Dr. Camille Minor

Dr. Camille Minor, EdD. joins Joe and Rooster for a special, insightful, raw, real conversation about belonging, acceptance, perspective and, how our formative life events shape who we become and what we value. Dedicated to community and service, Camille is not only an Angel Ally, but also an Ainsley’s Angels of America board member. The daughter of a Marine, Camille maintains a deep connection to America’s Veteran and Gold Star Family communities through her work with the Travis Manion...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 46 - An Ally is not afraid to ask, "How do YOU want me to show up?" (Alexa Burrows)

Episode 46 takes a deep dive with Alexa Burrows (Community Management at ASICS America Corporation) into how being a childhood cancer survivor, while not allowing the diagnosis to become her identity, built a foundation of resiliency that she did not know existed until an early morning phone call nearly 25 years later. Join us on multiple running and baseball tangents that intersect the thoroughfare of understanding and appreciating that everyone has a different and never-ending grieving proc...

1 year ago

55 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 45 - A real life Ainsley’s Angels Unicorn 🦄 Angel Ally, Ambassador, Runner, Guardian, Rider Athlete (Jill Burwell)

Episode 45 features a one-of-a-kind, real-life unicorn, as Angel Jill Burwell is the only person in the world who has fulfilled all roles within the Ainsley’s Angels family. From Angel Ally to Angel Ambassador turned Angel Runner, Jill serves now as a Guardian Angel and Angel Athlete Rider. Hear details of her journey as Jill, Joe, and Rooster, who are not Medical Doctors, discuss how we can all pick up a few tidbits from a little conversation on how to make intentional efforts to find ...

1 year ago

52 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 44 - The Hippie and Little Girl Who Lived in a Box. (Husband/Wife Duo Blaise and Myra Camp)

On Episode 44 of the Together, We Shall Podcast, Joe and Rooster visit with husband/wife duo Blaise and Myra Camp about how their experience as participants and meeting people in the Ainsley’s environment has brought so much joy and acceptance that moved Myra to express, “I almost don’t feel disabled.”

1 year ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 43 - | "The possibilities are limitless, especially when you have people who believe in you." (Ainsley's Angels Executive Assistant, Tracie David)

On episode 43 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster kick off the new year reminiscing with Tracie David, Ainsley’s Angels of America Executive Assistant, about how her acceptance of an invitation to be part of a “running organization” as a non-runner evolved into a beautiful sense of belonging well beyond her imagination.

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Episode 42 | A little reflection, a lot of joy, and pure gratefulness. (Joe and Rooster)

On episode 42 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster had a duo dance while reflecting on previous episodes with an emphasis on being thankful as we approach Thanksgiving. We also discuss the upcoming AinsGiving period, Giving Tuesday deals with Spartan, and a little challenge to close out 2023.

1 year ago

58 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 41 - | "I love him!"..."I know, I love him too!" (father/son duo, Michael and Donald Harms)

On episode 41 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with father/son duo, Michael and Donald Harms. When Michael and his wife, Hope, traveled to Jamaica in Spring 2010 to volunteer at a facility for people with special needs, they met a young man named Donald. What transpired since then is an amazing story of trust, triumph, and togetherness generally only encountered on the big screen.

2 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 40 - 15 years ago, a physical therapist said we should take Ainsley for a run (Rock Doc Peggy Wolff and Dr. Laura Marano)

On episode 40 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with two special physical therapists. These are not just any physical therapists. Peggy was Ainsley’s physical therapist and Laura interned with Peggy during her last year of Doctor of Physical Therapy school. Join us as we reminisce and reflect on a few never-before-shared moments from the last 15 years.

2 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 39 - Women Do Better On Carbs (ASICS Professional Athlete, Makenna Myler))

On episode 39 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with ASISCS professional athlete Makenna Myler about topics ranging from running a 5-minute mile while 9 months pregnant to acknowledging the impacts a menstrual cycle has on training and diet. Makenna also shares multiple messages aimed at different age groups of women on how to intentionally create environments to make daily decisions easier. Great episode for women of all ages and for those with women in their live...

2 years ago

57 minutes

Together, We Shall

Episode 38 - Exploring America's Gen Z Perspective with Kamden Rossiter (Ainsley's Brother)

On episode 38 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with High School Class of 2023 graduate Kamden Rossiter about how America’s Gen Z population perceives life and other generations. Kamden also shares his intimate perspective on living with and then grieving the loss of his sister, Ainsley. His keen insight into the strong influence that technology and politics have shaped his generation and why he has volunteered to serve America in the United States Coast Guard.

2 years ago

55 minutes

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Episode 37 - Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. (Kelly O’Clair)

On episode 37 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with fellow Marine Corps Intelligence professional Kelly O’Clair. We talk about the burden of carrying secrets and how suppression can lead to fear, anxiety, and depression. Kelly shares his revelation of how embracing his true authentic self allowed him to escape his perceived need to blend in and to hide in the shadows as a gay man on active duty, married to a woman during and after the days of America’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t...

2 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Episode 36 - I can. You can. We can. You’re never alone. (Lupita Hernandez)

Episode 36 acknowledges Mental Health Awareness Month through conversation aimed at demonstrating how our connection to one another can be formed with sharing and listening. Joe and Rooster chat with fellow Marine Corps Veteran Lupita Hernandez. Lupita started running to improve her mental health to fight her depression and PTSD, but what grew from it was “Run for Their Lives,” a yearly ultra-marathon for PTSD awareness. Parts of this conversation might make you feel a certa...

2 years ago

53 minutes

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Episode 35 - Give Yourself Some Grace (Lauren Perkins)

The Together, We Shall Podcast has no script. It aims to bring people together to share their stories, and this week’s story just so happens to tie into Mother’s Day week(end) beautifully. Lauren Perkins is the Mom of sextuplets. She shares details of her pregnancy and the 11 years that I have followed. Her acknowledgment that as moms (people) we struggle to give ourselves grace and are really hard on ourselves can resonate with many of us. We appreciate her advice to give yoursel...

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Episode 34 - There is only one way we accomplish things and it's together. (Vishal Amin)

On episode 34 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with 1st Generation American and retired United States Marine Corps Fighter Pilot, Vishal Amin. After being placed on a kill list by the terror group ISIS in 2015, Vishal found himself and his family with their backs against the wall. This episode is not about how he fought back with his F/A-18 jet, but rather how he found safety by leaning into what really matters in life.... love, service to others, and reflection.

2 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes