Born Fabulous

Send a text Self-advocate Tim Harris and his best friend Ashten Mizell talk about many special moments, milestones, in their friendship. Tim Harris is famous for being the first person with Down syndrome to own his own restaurant, Tim's Place. He is now a successful keynote speaker. Ashten does not have a disability. Tim and Ashten have been best friends for twenty years.  www.bornfabulouspod...

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Send a text In this episode Tim Harris and his best friend Ashten Mizell talk about their very close, life-long friendship and how they met. They also share some funny stories, like their "tutu" story. Tim is famous for owning Tim's Place, a restaurant that served hugs on its menu. He is now a successful keynote speaker. Tim Has Down syndrome. His friend Ashten does not have a disab...

Send a text In this episode Jeannie Harris gives great parental insight into the life of her son Tim Harris. She shares stories from his restaurant, talks about friendships, gives advice, and much more. Jeannie's son Tin owned his own restaurant, Tim's Place, for five years. He is now a sought after public speaker. Tim happens to have Down syndrome.  www.bornfabulouspodcast.com Facebook...

Send a text Jeannie Harris discusses her son Tim's transition years in high school, his college experience, and  his successful life now. Tim is famous for owning Tim's Place, a restaurant that listed hugs on the menu. Tim has travelled extensively with his speaking career, meeting many wonderful people like President and Mrs. Obama. Tim happens to have Down syndrome.  www.bornfabulouspo...

Send a text Jeannie Harris discusses her son Tim's school years. She gives stories of inclusion and exclusion all leading up to the point where she was ready to 'let Tim go'. Tim owned Tim's Place, a restaurant that served hugs on the menu. He became famous for collecting over 70,000 hugs and meeting great people like President and Mrs. Obama. Tim has a successful speaking care...

Send a text This episode has a mix of stories from Jeannie Harris about her son Tim Harris. The stories cover his birth all the way to dating and his hopes and dreams. Tim is famous for owning Tim's Place, a restaurant that listed hugs on the menu. Tim has traveled extensively and met very interesting people like President and Mrs. Obama. He currently has a successful public speaking career....

Send a text Jeannie Harris is the mother of Tim Harris. Tim is famous for owning Tim's Place, a restaurant that had hugs on the menu. Tim has traveled extensively, and met many wonderful people like President and Mrs. Obama. Tim has a successful public speaking career now. He happens to have Down syndrome. In this episode Jeannie talks about Tim's current success and status, as well as t...

Send a text Sandra McElwee is the mother of Sean McElwee. Sean is a cast member of A & E's Emmy winning show Born This Way. Sean also owns Seanese which is a t-shirt company, travels extensively for public speaking, and has a part - time job. Sean happens to have Down syndrome. In this episode Sandra talks about her faith beginning this parenting journey, Sean's goals and dreams, and...

Send a text This is the third part of a four part conversation with Sandra McElwee, the mother of Sean McElwee, Sean is an actor on A& E's Emmy winning series Born this Way, owns a t-shirt company called Seanese, and does extensive public speaking. Sean has Down syndrome. Sandra is the author of three five star rated books about Sean's journey, and is a well respected mentor to many...

Send a text This is part two of a four part conversation with Sandra McElwee, the mother of Sean McElwee. Sean is an actor on the A & E Emmy winning series Born This Way. He also owns Seanese, a t-shirt company, does extensive public speaking, and has a part time job. Sean happens to have Down syndrome. Sandra is a mentor to many parents behind her, and has written three five star rated books....

Send a text This is the first of a four part in-depth conversation with Sandra McElwee, the mother of Sean McElwee. Sean is a cast member of A & E's Emmy Award winning series Born This Way, which has already had four seasons. Sean also owns Seanese, a t-shirt company, and is a frequent keynote speaker. In this episode Sandra talks about Sean's birth, his early years, and beyond. She...

Send a text The last part of a conversation with Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes & Noble, and his wife Laura, a retired educator, about the fascinating life of their daughter Melissa. Melissa was a published author, self-advocate, and role model. She happened to have Down syndrome. Melissa passed away in 2008 at age 20. The Riggios discuss Melissa's place in history books, more about h...

Send a text This is the third part of a conversation with Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes & Noble, and his wife Laura, a retired educator, about the inspiring life of their daughter Melissa. Melissa was a published author, self-advocate, and role model. She happened to have Down syndrome. Melissa passed away in 2008 at age 20. The Riggios discuss some of Melissa's better known accompli...

Send a text Continuing a conversation with Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes & Noble, and his wife Laura, about the wonderful life of their daughter Melissa. Melissa was a published author, self-advocate, and role model. She happened to have Down syndrome. Melissa passed away in 2008 at age 20. In part 2, the Riggios discuss Melissa's life in high school and the often forgotten transitio...

Send a text An in depth conversation with Steve Riggio, former CEO of Barnes and Noble, and his wife Laura, about the amazing life of their daughter Melissa. Melissa was a published writer and self-advocate who happened to have Down syndrome. Melissa passed away in 2008 at age 20. In part 1, the Riggios discuss Melissa's life from birth through elementary school. They give an honest parent pe...

Send a text Laura and Steve Riggio are the parents of Melissa Riggio, who was a published author, and a strong self-advocate. Laura is a retired educator, and Steve Riggio is the former CEO of Barnes & Noble.  In this short clip, Laura Riggio gives an honest parental perspective on including students with disabilities in school. Born Fabulous will be launched March 29, 2019. www.bornfabulouspo...