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...

Author

Katey Fortun

Category

Education

Podcast website

kateyfortun.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

University Teaching Series - To Built Community (6) 12.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode in the University Teaching Series, I'm talking all about building community and hopefully inspiring and encouraging the students to build their own communities now and in the future! I Need Your Help 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 a...

University Teaching Series - To Inspire the Next Generation of Designers (5) 05.10.2022

Send us Fan Mail Inspiring the next generation of designers is a huge goal of mine and a huge honor! Check out today's episode where I talk about how interior design is MUCH MORE than "just" picking out paint colors, rearranging furniture and picking out pillows for your living room. I Need Your Help Here ! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launch...

University Teaching Series - To Learn and Grow (4) 28.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Oh boy am I learning and growing in this new teaching journey I'm on. Check out today's podcast episode where go deeper into that topic! I Need Your Help 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/ https://kateyfortun.com/podca...

University Teaching Series - A New Challenge (3) 21.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode I share another reason why I chose to say yes to teaching interior design at a University. This reason really pushes me out of my comfort zone... Listen in! I Need Your Help 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...

University Teaching Series - Why I Said Yes! (2) 14.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode of my new University Teaching Series.  Today I'm talking about WHY I said yes to teaching and why this means so much to me! I Need Your Help 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/ https://kateyfortun.com/po...

University Teaching Series - First Day of Teaching! (1) 07.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a new podcast series called The University Teaching Series. This is the first episode of that series. Be sure to stay tuned, subscribe so you don't miss out on any upcoming podcast episodes! I Need Your Help 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: Web...

My New Adventure! 31.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today I'm announcing some HUGE news! Tune into today's podcast to hear this incredible opportunity I said yes to! I have a really good feeling about what's about to happen in my life! I Need Your Help 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: ht...

Teaching Special Education with Kenyetta (Part 2) 24.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Here's part two of my amazing interview with Kenyetta! If you missed last weeks, check it out here . Connect with Kenyetta here ! Kenyetta's Bio: Kenyetta Russell offers over 18 years as an experienced former educator, leader, and mentor in the special education arena. Kenyetta delivers passion and energy to turn positive learning experiences into reality for students wi...

Teaching Special Education with Kenyetta (Part 1) 17.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today's interview with Kenyetta was so amazing I had to split the interview into two parts! Today is part one and stay tuned for part two next week! Connect with Kenyetta here ! Kenyetta's Bio: Kenyetta Russell offers over 18 years as an experienced former educator, leader, and mentor in the special education arena. Kenyetta delivers passion and energy to turn positive l...

It's Season 3!!!! 10.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Yup that's right, it's the first episode of season 3 my friends! Check out today's podcast episode where I update you on all things happening (not much) starting out season 3. But I do need your help! Below is the link to the google doc survey that I talk about in this episode. Please, if you don't mind, take a moment to fill this out, it will help greatly! Nee...

Last Episode of Season 2! 03.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today is the last episode of Season 2! It's a short and sweet episode where I go back through some of season 2 and mention some of the great guests and podcasts episodes of season 2! ______ Be sure to: 1. subscribe to this The Different Ability® Podcast Apple Podcast  Spotify Many other apps too! 2. subscribe to my email list for The Different Ability® Podcast here : 3. subsc...

I Got MARRIED! 27.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Listen in to today's episode... I pre recorded this episode a month before I actually got married, so it's pretty funny to listen to! But yes if you're listening to this... I'm MARRIED! It's not too late to see the behind the scenes. Check out the links below to get added to my email list to see some fun things we are doing out in Colorado! _____ I'm...

Positive Mindset 20.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Life is not always easy nor will it ever be. We all are going through our own lives with ups and downs. But we can strive to have a positive mindset... we can try to find the positive in life, even when life feels crappy and hard. This episode I share a few ways I TRY to keep a positive mindset even in my most difficult times in my life. I'm not saying we need to be positive...

Dealing With Difficult Things 13.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Alright, we all have difficult things in our lives, do we not? Today's episode I dig into how I deal with difficult things... I'm currently dealing with some very personal difficult things. and you know what, it's HARD... IT SUCKS! But we can and will get through it! We don't have to do it alone! _____ I'm taking a social media break the month of July! Now...

Taking a Social Media Break! 06.07.2022

Send us Fan Mail Yes you read that right! I'm taking a social media break the month of July! Now that doesn't mean these podcasts are stopping. I'll have a new podcast episode each week, but you'll want to: 1. subscribe to this The Different Ability® Podcast Apple Podcast  Spotify Many other apps too! 2. subscribe to my email list for The Different Ability® Podcast here :  3. s...

motivation moment.™ Podcast Series | Anita Mattu 29.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Tune in today to Anita sharing her wonderful random act of kindness story. It's so simple but yet so powerful! I loved the story she shared. Her message of a small random act of kindness can really change someones day / life. About Anita: Mindset Coach, Podcaster, YouTuber, Courage Coach, Life Coach, Mentor, NPL Master, Counsellor, Youth, Dyslexia, Author and Speaker I have 3...

motivation moment.™ Podcast Series | Q Jones 22.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Q Jones is BACK and man does he have a story to share today on the motivation moment.™ Podcast Series! Check out Q's first guest appearance on the Different Ability® Podcast here ! Connect with Q! Facebook Instagram Twitter About Q: Quinton is an inspirational and motivational speaker. Every presentation from Quinton flows over with perseverance, love and fulfilling life.   H...

motivation moment.™ Podcast Series | Cashton + Jess 15.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today is the official first episode (with guests) for the new motivation moment.™ Podcast Series on The different Ability® Podcast! My guests today are Cashton and Jess. Cashton shares his story of doing random acts of kindness over the holidays this past year. Jess also reflects back on what she learned from the experience.  Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® produc...

motivation moment.™ Podcast Series 01.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail I'm doing a new podcast series this month, motivation moment.™ podcast series!  We will be sharing stories of people that have paid it forward / random act of kindness or they have had a random act of kindness done to them. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any upcoming mini episodes with these incredible stories!  Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® pr...

Take the chance! 25.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Ever scared to do something new or out of your comfort zone? Well today I'm here to encourage and challenge you to take the chance my friend! Make those connections, open your mind up to new opportunities and go for it! 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:...

Live your full potential! 18.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail I did a motivation moment.™ video episode over on youtube about this topic on today's podcast episode! But don't worry, if you watched the video ... today's episode I dive deeper into it! What if birds were afraid of heights? What if they didn't fly because they were afraid of heights?! Would the bird even live up to it's full potential? Think of all of th...

Being Bold, Being Brave, Being You with Anita Mattu 11.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is nothing short of amazing! Anita Mattu is an inspiration to so many and myself included! She and I have many similarities in the way we "learn". Listen in and learn more about Anita and all of the amazing things she's doing and of course to hear a small part of her story! About Anita: Mindset Coach, Podcaster, YouTuber, Courage Coach, Life Coach...

Therapy Rocks! 04.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail For so long therapy has been a thought of as a negative thing.  I'm no so sure why, but today I'm talking about why I think therapy rocks and why I'm grateful to have a therapist I really like and how much it's helped me so far! Let's not be ashamed of asking for help, getting help and seeing a therapist! I think it's amazing if you go to therapy! Kee...

Setting boundaries and never being mistreated again with Maddox 27.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail This weeks episode is an amazing one! I can't wait for you to meet my new friend Maddox! Maddox's Bio: With a lifetime devoted to personal growth, combined with a 40 year history of providing personal services to clients as a beauty professional, Coach Maddox parlayed his understanding of human behavior and effective listening and communication skills into a thriving coa...

Announcement - New Podcast Series! 20.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail Announcement! I'm looking for guests to be a guest on the podcast in a new series we are doing! Do you have a positive, uplifting or random act of kindness story? We'd love for you to be a guest! Info below and listen in to learn more! Come be a guest on the new motivation moment.™ podcast series here ! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll b...

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