The Different Ability® Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This episode I'm interviewing my new friend all the way from South Africa! This is the first of many episodes with Nick, he has an incredible story and is doing so many amazing things in the disability world! Nick's Bio: A teacher by profession and passion which led him into public speaking, corporate training and disability advocacy. He is part of the PSASA (Professiona...

Send us Fan Mail We go way back when she was a child, what she learned while playing softball and having her father as her coach, being an amazing teacher, to becoming a monther. After she had her first born child, 4 months in, she learned that her son was leagally blind. She shares her vulnerable, honest feelings finding that out. A few years later she had another son and he also was diagnoised l...

Send us Fan Mail Neosho has fought so many battles in her life and she continues to win! This episode is full of stories trials Neosho went through and she fought her way through them. In this interview I kept coming back to the word warrior. I truly believe that word is perfect to sum up this episode. Neosho was also so fun to talk to, she's funny and she finds the humor in life. Neosho&apos...

Send us Fan Mail We talked with Anita on this episode about her being diagnosed with ADHD in her 50's, her incredibly full life of amazingness! She is doing SO many amazing things, like helping people with ADHD, couples with ADHD, teaching children with disabilities just to name a few! She is doing so much more than that, and I highly suggest not only listening to this episode, share it with...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an incredible episode. My guest Alma, shares her story and takes us on her many trials in her life. She is an inspiration  for everything she has been through and continues to go through, but she doesn't give up! Listen in to her amazing story! I also want to wish Alma's late son, Tysean, a heavenly happy birthday, April 17th. It was meant to be that Apri...

Send us Fan Mail From one facebook post on a podcast guest group, stating I'm always looking for new guests... to my evenings for the next few months booked with amazing podcast guests! And YOU get to hear it all. So, be sure to subscribe, go back and listen to other episodes and get ready for amazing guest and their stories on the Different Ability® Podcast! Thank you to our partner this wee...

Send us Fan Mail Ooo this week was a great week for me to hit record on this topic for this episode! Listen in, you don't want to miss me talking all about how I don't subscribe to working 24/7 or the hustle culture!  Thank you to our partner this week: Showit! Want to start a website or update your current one on an easy to use platform? Check out Showit! It's the website platform...

Send us Fan Mail How is "keeping the peace" going for you? Maybe you aren't a person that is always trying to keep the peace for others, but maybe you are! I dive into this topic today on the podcast because it's been on my mind a lot! If you're always keeping the peace for others, how is YOUR peace? Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be lau...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation where you thought to yourself, "dang I wish I would have said something"? Well you're not alone! Listen to this weeks episode where I share a recent story of me speaking, multiple times. It's not easy to do, speaking up for yourself, but it's so needed! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be...

Send us Fan Mail Oh my gosh, this episode is FIRE, actual fire! Angela spoke so much straight forward truth. She schooled me HARD in this episode without even trying, but it was so necessary and needed! She's for sure my new east coast friend and we absolutely will be meeting in real life! If you want a cold hard honest truth, a lot of fun and laughs, this episode is for you, actually it&apos...

Send us Fan Mail A lot has been going on in my life with my health. So I decided to do a quick update on what's been going on.  I also, of course, talk about Woman's History Month! I have a great episode with a new guest next week going live and she's a perfect guest to have on for Woman's History Month! You don't want to miss it! So be sure to subscribe to the podcast so...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode! I had the honor have having one of my real life friends on the podcast! I learned so much I had no idea about my own friend, it was awesome! Lyndsey and I talked about everything from her growing up on a farm, working at a young age, working in different types of careers and now designing the life she loves! And honestly, so much more! She and I met both...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest, Jenna, is very vulnerable with us and shares her story! She shares of being bullied in school, her wild side after she graduates, to her finding herself and her continued journey of self growth! Listen, her story is very relatable and inspiring!  Jenna's Bio My name is Jenna Allen, and I am very passionate to see people walk in their full potential and how...

Send us Fan Mail She's back and she has an amazing update and incredible stories to share! Tune in to hear more about Billie's amazing story getting her product to market and she won a competition and a bit named home improvement store put in a HUGE purchase order! A bit about Billie: Billie is the Founder and CEO of Repaint Studios and inventor of the Repaint Tray. She is a mom of two,...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you got out of your comfort zone and did something you were afraid to do?  What have you been talking yourself out of but know deep down you're meant to do that thing? Well this episode is for you! I FINALLY bet on myself and pushed myself out of my comfort zone and it paid off! Listen in. Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest, Andrea, and I had an amazing conversation all about the special education world, teaching, integrated classrooms, positive intent and so much more! Tune In! Andrea's Bio: With over 20 years of experience, Andrea Haas is an experienced educator who has taught students in general and special education settings. She has also worked with adults in teacher trai...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! I look back on 2023 and share my dog, Gauge's, 2024 goals! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here ! Shop new products here ! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/ https://www.instagram.com/differentabi...

Send us Fan Mail Stefan's Bio: A published photographer, published author, and a published pug dad who was diagnosed with ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder at 39 leading a huge change in my life for the better. Contact Stefan! All his contact info is on his websites! www.stefanglazer.com www.navigatingneurodivergence.org Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll b...

Send us Fan Mail This week I had the honor to meet and talk with another Katie... just spelt different! Katie's story is so inspiring, it's a must listen and man she has had so many road blocks (her words) in her life but yet has overcome them / drove right through them and proved to herself she CAN do what she puts her mind to! Listen in and share with all of your friends and family! Ka...

Send us Fan Mail Michelle has heard many "you can't do that", "you shouldn't go into this", but she has broken through all of that negativity and proved herself right, that she CAN do what she puts her mind to and she has! She is now educating, empowering and encouraging people with and without disabilities each and every day! Michelle's Bio: Michelle Steiner liv...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is so inspiring! Billie shares about growing up in the Midwest, her struggles in school, to being an amazing Entrepreneur who invented a product to solve an issue she had in her day to day! Tune into an incredibility inspiring episode where Billie will encourage you to go after your ideas and to not give up! A bit about Billie: Billie is the Founder and CEO of Repaint...

Send us Fan Mail Today is a special day! It's an amazing episode with my first guest of season 4, Christine Perkin! And this is a perfect episode to have right now, seeing it's Dyslexia Awareness Month and Christine is an amazing teacher up in Canada working with educators and students with dyslexia every day! Christine is a Special Ed. and literacy teacher, specifically working with stu...

Send us Fan Mail It's October and you know what that means? Dyslexia Awareness Month! Let's talk about it! Listen in! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here ! Shop new products here ! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/ https:/...

Send us Fan Mail This one is to my past students I had the privilege to teach at UW-Stout! YOU GOT THIS!  Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here ! Shop new products here ! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/ https://www.instagram.com/dif...

Send us Fan Mail What's next for your friend Katey and this podcast? Listen in and find out! Hint - it's all great news!  Episode Add Link: www.shopkateyfortun.com   Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching! Sign Up Here ! Shop new products here ! Places you can reach me at: Website: https://kateyfortun.com/ https://kateyfortun.com/podcast Instagram...