In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Charlotte steps into the spotlight—not as host, but as guest.

Interviewed by her mom, Charlotte shares her story of growing up with disability, the friendships that shaped her, and how she became a voice for inclusion. She opens up about her faith, her family, and the powerful influence of disability rights legend Judith Heumann—who once trained with Charlotte on Zoom and helped her believe she could lead, speak, and spark change.

You’ll hear:
•How Charlotte found her purpose through love and friendship
•What inclusion means to her and her family
•A special tribute to Judith Heumann
•And the strength it takes to speak up—and invite others in

💛 Charlotte quotes
“Because of Judith, I don’t feel alone. I feel part of something bigger.”


Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been following since episode one, this heartfelt conversation will stay with you.

🎙️ So Let’s Be Friends – where every story matters, and every person belongs.

🎙️ We are also Introducing: Acting Heumann Week

And so this his week on So Let’s Be Friends, we’re doing something special while interviewing Charlotte.

We’re calling it “Acting Heumann Week”—a tribute to the extraordinary Judith Heumann, disability rights leader, advocate, and author of Being Heumann.

Judith didn’t just write about justice—she lived it. She made space, lifted voices, opened doors, and demanded inclusion—not just for herself, but for generations to come.

So this week, we’re not just talking about disability and inclusion.
We’re "Acting Heumann."

We’ll be sharing stories, interviews, and reflections inspired by Judith’s life and leadership—including voices of people she inspired, like Charlotte.

🧡 Because inclusion isn’t just a conversation—it’s a commitment.
And Judith taught us that real change starts with real people choosing to act.

Welcome to Acting Heumann Week.
Let’s be bold. Let’s be kind.
Let’s be Heumann.

(Music, "When it Rains" written and performed by Kalicia Merrill

Speech, Charlotte speaks at Tgen -bringing awareness to rare disease -11 yrs. old "Let's Be Friends")