"Happiness is Down Syndrome” with Misty Coy Snyder Welcome back to the Podcast. October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and we are celebrating all month long with this next series.

Today we welcome back guest Misty Coy Snyder. Misty is an actor, singer, writer, entrepreneur, and advocate for the Down syndrome community. In 2020, when Misty learned prior to birth that her second son would have Down syndrome, instead of letting that moment remain defined by fear, she created Happiness is Down Syndrome, a worldwide platform that promotes inclusion and awareness. And In 2023 she also launched her podcast, Bold Voices, Soft Hearts, which shares stories of people who found their passion through pain. Misty and her family want to show the world the beauty of diversity, and today she’s here to share that hope with you. So let’s listen in to today’s conversation with Misty Coy Snyder

Misty Coy Snyder is an actor, singer, writer, entrepreneur, content creator and advocate for the Down syndrome community. She recently accepted the role of Creative Director for Global Outreach and Advancement for Down syndrome at RODS Heroes, which seeks to uncover the superpowers of individuals with Down syndrome. Upon receiving a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis for her second son in 2020, she created a worldwide platform to promote inclusion and awareness called, Happiness is Down syndrome. She launched her own podcast in 2023 called, Bold Voices, Soft Hearts, which features stories of those who have discovered their passion through pain. She, along with her family hope to show the beauty of diversity on a global scale!

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For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.

"Crazy Socks" with Mark Cronin

Mark X. Cronin is a social entrepreneur, policy leader, and passionate advocate for disability inclusion. As co-founder of John’s Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising, he builds mission-led businesses that create opportunity and spark change. Mark earned his Masters from Harvard and has led healthcare reform as the leader of Medicaid Health Care Services in New York City, founded health care management and consulting firms, advised a variety of companies and non-profits and taught at Columbia and NYU. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, published author, and winner of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Mark’s talks and ventures blend storytelling, business acumen, and social mission: showing what’s possible when strategy and soul work together.

Speaking Website: https://johnandmarkcronin.com

John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com

Abilities Rising: https://abilitiesrising.com

Facebook (Speakers page): https://www.facebook.com/johnandmarkcronin

Facebook(JCS): https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks

Twitter (JCS): https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks

Twitter (Mark): https://twitter.com/mxcronin

LinkedIn (Mark): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin/

LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-s-crazy-socks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks

For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

Connect with Us:

If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459

Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.

Fatherhood Tranformed Series: "Presuming Competence: An Autism Dad's Journey" with J. Brad Britton

Welcome back to the podcast, Today we continue our Fatherhood Transformed Series and are joined by my friend and fellow San Diego Dad, J. Brad Britton. J Brad is an author and autism dad who recently released his Book Real Words with Sam.

Brad spent his career building championship teams in business by seeing potential in people others overlooked. But it took a room full of spellers and a letterboard to make him realize he hadn't been doing the same for his own son. This is a really honest, beautiful conversation about learning to see ability instead of disability — and what it costs a dad to lay down his own plans and truly show up.

Let’s Listen in to our conversation.

Insta and Facebook: RealWordsWithSam www.realwordswithsam.com

For a family raising a child with special needs, life can be difficult. There are many storms to weather and struggles to address, and we often feel isolated and alone due to the nature of our circumstances. Families have a need to connect and find resources, a need to be encouraged, and a need for hope as we walk down what can be a very hard road at times. Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast was created for this purpose. Our vision is to grow a thriving community, where families with children of all ages with special needs can feel connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead.

Connect with Us:

If you enjoy this podcast please share us with others and be sure to follow us so won’t miss an episode. We’d love to hear from you so please leave us a comment or rating and connect with us on social media or on our website.

Email us: info@hopeonthehardroad.org

Website: https://hopeonthehardroad.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeonthehardroad/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2621447987943459

Free Youtube Resource Library: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSAfvTkSy87X-fEqtVR2qvo7w9UQBuxz

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Hope on the Hard Road, Inc. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional, medical, or legal advice.