Meeting Mighty People

Dear Meeting Mighty People Fans:   Happy International Day Of Person's with disabilities. This time on the Meeting Mighty People Podcast; I had the privilege of hosting Jorden Lowe. In this episode myself and Jorden and I discuss what it means to live a meaningful life; but on the same token acknowledging your unique challenges or hardships. For me, having the opportunity to learn about an unf...

Dear Meeting Mighty People Listeners:  It’s exciting to be back with another podcast episode, as many people are preparing to go into fall and potentially  going back to school. Please join me for a unique episode of my Meeting Mighty People with Monica Harrison who lives with Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In this episode of the Meeting Mighty People Podcast I interviewed an...

I  had the delightful opportunity to interview Zander, who is currently in elementary school in Fernie, BC. He has been part of the Panther’s Running Club at Isabella Dickens School since the day he was eligible in grade 2. What makes Zander’s situation unique is that despite having Cerebral Palsy, he chooses to not let his challenges defeat him. He continues to strive toward his long-term goal of...

Hello Everyone, I am proud and honored to share that I had the opportunity to speak with Canadian Senator Honorable Chantal Petitclerc in this profound and authentic interview. Senator Petitclerc discusses her journey as a para athlete, where she was asked to represent Canada. From there, she pursued a degree in humanities and then in history. Later, in the spring of 2016, she was asked to represe...

Greetings, everyone. Thank you for joining me once again for a new episode of the Meeting Mighty People Podcast. This month, I had the honor of interviewing Harrison Orpe, Is a Registered Psychologist with Cerebral Palsy who lives in Alberta. In this podcast, Harrison shares his experiences in coming to terms with the reality of Cerebral Palsy and the joys of life. He also explains the insights th...

Hello Everyone,  Thank you for joining us this month on my Meeting Mighty People Podcast! I am more than happy to announce that I have the pleasure to be interviewing Georgina Hackett  is an incredibly Mighty person. Georgina is a person who lives with Cerebral Palsy. She went on the journey to University to become a Mechanical Engineer. Currently Georgina is the Director Of Occupational Health an...

Hello Everyone. Today we are lit with joy to be joined by Alex Mertens Alex is  a student at Mount Royal University! Congratulations Alex on studying Kinesiology to make a difference in people’s lives.  In the podcast Alex will  talk about a recent helpful discovery; of The Trexo Robotic Waller. I will end the intro there.  https://thealexscoop.com/

Hello Amazing and Mighty People: My name is Alexis Folk. I am pleased to be back with a unique and informative podcast episode with Honorable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development. I wanted to interview Minister Dean to hear her journey, background, experience, and education behind her that made her applicable for this position working as Minister of the  uniquely talented commun...

Hello to all you amazing Mighty People: This month I was fortunate to have the pleasure to speak with Mike Prescott for  this episode of the Meeting Mighty People Podcast. Mike has 2 Post Doctoral 1 in geomatics and the other is a PHD in Rehabilitation Sciences. Congratulations to Mike Prescott for his success in accomplishing this unplanned but a path that sealed his interest. I will say his care...

Hello Everyone, This month I am proud to introduce Nathan Shipley to the show. This interview is more of an authentic conversation between people with unique types of Cerebral Palsy. Where we make each other laugh and have a valuable and relatable conversation.  This was such an eye-opening interview because Nathan was born with Cerebral  Palsy Spastic Quadriplegia. In this interview we learn what...

About this MMP Pro D Day course! This month myself and Marco Pasqua, founder of Marco Pasqua Enterprises and Meaningful Access Consulting were invited to host a Professional Development Day teaching all staff about the journey’s people with disabilities undergo inside and out. In this presentation me and Marco outlined the meaningful importance of having equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility...

Meet Brittny Anderson,  Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Nelson/Creston, and Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility and  MLA of Chilliwack, Dan Coulter.  This was an exciting episode because it gave me a glimpse into politics and understanding laws, both old and new, around disability rights, accessibility and funding models.  Here is the amazing story: One day, I wa...

Dear Meeting Mighty People Audience, Yesterday, I had the honorable pleasure of sharing my perspective on being a person living with diverse needs with all the teachers and staff of School District 8. Being the student chosen to participate  in presenting my perspective on being a person with diverse needs in the general community and in school made me feel important, meaningful,  valued...

Ever wonder what it's like having a sibling with diverse needs? In this episode, Marina Pasqua talks about her experience growing up with her little brother, Marco, who was born with Cerebral Palsy. If not learn more in this interview. Which is amazing! I will leave off there and my guest Marina speak to the rest as well as share her own personal story and experience.  

Noor Shaker is a 14-year-old teenager with cerebral palsy living in Port Coquitlam, BC, who decided she wanted to make a difference with how people with disabilities live an everyday life. She is a part of the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council, which has given her opportunities to talk to other youths who also want to create a better world for young people living in British Columbia. In June of thi...

Blind Beginnings is a Vancouver-based organization that is dedicated to supporting children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families. The organization was founded in 2008 by Shawn Marsolais and has grown into a successful nonprofit in 14 years. Blind Beginnings offers a variety of programs including a youth leadership program, building confidence program and a fashion show....

Meet Alexis Folk, host of the popular Meeting Mighty People Podcast. In this interview, you will hear all about the founder of this MMP show, how the show has opened her perspective on living life with Cerebral Palsy and what she has learned from almost two years of podcasting.  Alexis notes that she has seen so many people open up after being interviewed on her show, and they say "Alexis you...

Hello Meeting Mighty People Fans! Today we are honored to share my last interview with you, Melissa Lyon! The part I enjoyed most about having Melissa on the show was that I got to hear her Mighty excellent story about her jobs, challenges and the fact that she had some similar challenges and passions! I also enjoyed hearing her thoughts on  accessibility in the BC universities. I  reall...

Dear Meeting Mighty People Fans! As of today I’m excited  to announce that I have accomplished a BIG dream of mine, which was  to interview someone on my Meeting Mighty People Podcast every month.  In this Meeting Mighty People Podcast with inspirational Lexi Czar, I learned about the steps to becoming my own better ally. I really learned about how Lyme disease works! Thank you...

Dear Meeting Mighty People Fans! Today I am happy to announce that I have come out with a new MMP Podcast! This MMP podcast educates people on Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and its individual effects on people. Brianna’s   MMP podcast was a big eye-opener. I learned how fortunate I was to just have Cerebral Palsy eye-opener and no more than one challenge! Brianna’s story also reminded me t...

Dear Meeting Mighty People Fans, I’m so happy to share with you Episode 12 of the Meeting Mighty People Podcast! In this Meeting Mighty People Podcast, I had the opportunity to interview the amazing Jason Dunkerley! Jason is a blind Paralympic runner, who has won FIVE Medals!!!  Jason has an incredible story!  Jason has been blind since birth. It was when he attended the school for the b...

Hello Meeting Mighty People fans! Today I have a new Meeting Mighty People Podcast ready to be heard by all of the proud Meeting Mighty People supporters and listeners, thank you for supporting everyone. Today we have the pleasure of talking to Trish Smillie, about her amazing career choices involving people with  disabilities. In this Meeting Mighty People Podcast episode Trish, will inform...

Greetings Meeting Mighty People fans! Today I am happy to announce that I have a new Meeting Mighty People Podcast out for all listeners! In this Meeting Mighty People Podcast listeners will hear from Jenna Reed Cote! I chose to interview Jenna on the Meeting Mighty People Podcast because her personal experiences living with Spina Bifida is unique to her medical experience as a person. Jenna has e...

Have you heard of Easter Seals BC Camps? These camps are life-changing for many BC children and youth with disabilities. In this episode you will learn a little more about the camps and their many fully accessible activities. From rock climbing to swimming to crafts, the individuals who attend these camps are given the opportunity to just be kids without worrying about how they are going to partic...

It is so exciting to interview Izabell because she is from the same town as me. Izabell is an inspirational and talented young woman living with CP. Join me in this fun interview with Izabell.