This week, I speak with Annie Heathcote, a multi-business owner, social media influencer, author, Christian, and lifelong disability advocate whose life and work embody the belief that disability doesn’t mean inability. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder (S.M.A.) at 13 months and in a wheelchair by age 2, she has dedicated her life to breaking barriers, championing accessibility, and inspiring others with her message of resilience and faith. She was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin in 2023, using her platform Caring Is Caregiving to reach more than 100,000 people in 52 events that year, speaking at schools, conferences, organizations, and across media outlets statewide. Her advocacy took her to the Ms. Wheelchair America national competition, where she placed in the top five, earning Second Runner-Up and the Best Speech award. She has since been recognized as Woman of the Year for Dane County for her leadership and community impact. Beyond advocacy, Annie is the founder of Annie Designs and Annie Speaks, LLC, where she works as a freelance web and graphic designer and transformational speaker. She also brings creativity and joy into her everyday life through art, travel, music, and her achievements as a former elite athlete in the adaptive sport of Power Soccer. Annie’s mission is simple but powerful: love, serve God and others, work hard, and never give up! We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode!

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*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa

This week, we have the last of the Summer break series, "Five Keys to Sharing Your Story with Kingdom Impact." Next week, we will return to our regular interview podcast episodes. These special episodes have been a gift to you to use to work on sharing your story. This is an invitation to join me in learning how to share your powerful, unique story, which God has given you to reach others for His Kingdom! Each week has built on the one before it, so please go back and listen to them all. These episodes are short but packed with purpose, a time completely dedicated to you from the host for personal connection, teaching, and reflection.

This week is Special Episode number 4 of the Summer Break series: Five Keys to Sharing Your Story with Kingdom Impact on A Cup of Gratitude Podcast. These specials are a gift to you, an invitation to join your host in learning how to use the powerful story God has given you to reach others for His kingdom! Each week of the series builds on the last and is a solo-cast with your host, Amanda. Be sure to catch them all! The podcast will be available TODAY!!! Tune in to learn more about listening for God’s voice ✨These episodes are short but packed with purpose, a time completely dedicated to you from the host for personal connection, teaching, and reflection 💛Be sure to check them out!