Katey Fortun
The Different Ability® Podcast
Why am I different? Why do things have to be so difficult? Am I dumb? Why am I scared? Will it be this hard forever? Will I ever find the help I need to succeed? When will being different be accepted? Welcome to The Different Ability® Podcast where we will answer all of these questions and a whole lot more! Each week host Katey Fortun brings you tips and tricks on how to navigate being different, along with inspiring stories of guests that are living an amazing life having Different Abilities of their own. Parents and Educators of kids with Different Abilities share their stories to encourage...
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Episodes
So Many Amazing Guests Coming! 10.04.2024 11:41
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...
Let's stop glorifying working 24/7 or hustle culture! 03.04.2024 12:40
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...
Staying quiet doesn't "keep the peace" 27.03.2024 11:26
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...
Speak Up! 20.03.2024 11:10
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...
Living a child free + empowered millennial life with Angela Gentile 13.03.2024 48:13
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...
My Health Update | Women's History Month 06.03.2024 12:30
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...
Design the life you love with Lyndsey Kampen 21.02.2024 52:23
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...
The importance of self growth with Jenna Allen 07.02.2024 34:31
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...
The Repaint Tray Launch with Billie Asmus 24.01.2024 43:10
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,...
Bet on yourself! 17.01.2024 15:39
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'...
Positive Intent with Andrea Haas 10.01.2024 53:46
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...
My dogs New Year goals! 03.01.2024 12:00
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...
Diagnosed at 39. It's never too late! with Stefan Glazer 06.12.2023 56:16
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...
"I'm not done!" with Katie Selby 29.11.2023 30:48
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...
Turning "you can't" into "I CAN!" with Michelle Steiner 15.11.2023 49:45
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...
Don't Give Up! From Entrepreneur Billie Asmus 18.10.2023 59:23
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...
Dyslexia & Learning Literacy with Christine Perkin 11.10.2023 47:48
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...
Dyslexia Awareness Month! 04.10.2023 9:38
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:/...
Have a great semester! 30.08.2023 11:51
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...
What's Next?! 23.08.2023 13:44
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...
What I learned while teaching! 16.08.2023 13:23
Send us Fan Mail There's so much I learned while teaching at the University of Wisconsin - Stout and on this episode I'm going to share a few of the things I learned! 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....
Season 4! 09.08.2023 6:53
Send us Fan Mail Well look at that, we are at season 4 of this podcast! I can hardly believe it! Listen in and get yourself ready for a great season ahead! 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.insta...
Speaking at my old middle / high school! 06.07.2023 10:13
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode I talk all about my speaking experience at my old middle and high school! I will be honest, it really made me nervous, which is not normal for me when I'm speaking. Listen in and find out why! 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: ht...
The Gift of Being Different with Monica Berg 14.06.2023 32:41
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode I have the pleasure have having Monica Berg on as a guest! She is an amazing advocate for her children and she and her daughter wrote a book together! Monica Berg is an international speaker, spiritual thought leader, bestselling author (Fear is Not an Option, Rethink Love, The Gift of Being Different) and co-host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. A self proc...
THANK YOU... to my UW-Stout Students! 09.06.2023 9:24
Send us Fan Mail It's been a great chapter of teaching at UW-Stout, but now the chapter is closed I have something to stay to my past students! My youtube video that I recorded for my students as well here ! 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/ http...
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