27/11/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 2: episode 15 with entrepreneur Grace key and her mom Carrie! They spread light, love and acceptance through Candidly Kind. Tune in as they both share their message's to the world.
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20/11/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 14 with Dr. Brian Chicoine of Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge IL. Listen as he shares his message to the world!
13/11/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 5 with Dennis Dixon!
06/11/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 8 with Elana Meyers Taylor!
30/10/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 10 with artist, Dan Keplinger and his wife Dena!
26/10/2023
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 14! Dr. Chicoine talks about what inspires him most.
23/10/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 19 with Executive Director of the Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago, Tom Serpento!
16/10/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 1 with NBA player Justin Jackson and his wife Brooke! This couple has been involved with GiGi’s Playhouse for several years, as well as they helped start up the Sacramento Playhouse! Tune in as they both share their message's to the world.
12/10/2023
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 9! In this episode with Meeka Caldwell, a mother, author and advocate, noticed a lack in representation of children with special needs, specifically black children, in kid’s books. She decided to create her own book, with her son, Anian, as the main character. In this clip, Nancy Gianni shares her passion on changing systemic discrimination.
09/10/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 7! Nic Vovivki shares his message to the world.
06/10/2023
Did you check out Season 1: episode 16? Watch as Amy Smith reveals who her idol is!
05/10/2023
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 16! Nancy Gianni and Amy Smith share an emotional moment talking about walking through GiGi's doors.
02/10/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 16 with Amy Smith.
01/10/2023
Check out Season 1 episode 16 with GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland's adult ambassador Amy Smith! Amy’s sweet soul will surely touch your heart and leave you questioning how anyone can disrespect such a beautiful spirit.
28/09/2023
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 2: episode 15! In this episode with Carrie & Grace Key... In this clip, Carrie shares how her and her daughter turned Grace's negative experience of being bullied into a positive outcome!
26/09/2023
Did you watch the PopUp Podcast episode? Check it out in season 1 episode 18!
25/09/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 15! Sarah Gordy inspires with her quote, "I may have Down Syndrome, but thats not who I am."
22/09/2023
Did you check out the latest episode with JMcCormick526 ? Jennifer is very involved with social media and doing it for the right reasons. She inspires so many people and shed’s a positive light on what many pose as a negative. Link in bio!
21/09/2023
NEW EPISODE ALERT!!
Meet JMcCormick526! This week, we’re celebrating the beauty of motherhood with Jennifer, a parent blogger and influencer. She’s a mom of 5, including Riley, her amazing 3-year-old with Down syndrome. Discover how Riley’s journey has shaped their family, the ups, and the funny moments! Jennifer started her social media journey to break Down syndrome stigmas and build a supportive community. This episode is a must-listen for moms seeking guidance and a glimpse into the incredible impact a child with Down syndrome can have on your life!
19/09/2023
Motivation Monday! Switching up this weeks motivation Monday from a past episode for an upcoming episode! Get ready for our next episode on Thursday! Can’t wait to share more of JMcCormick526 with the world. She is an inspiration to us all!
17/09/2023
Check out Season 2 episode 12 with Actor and model, Sophia Sanchez and her mom Jennifer! The theme of this episode is The Power of Family and boy do the Sanchez’s know all about that!
15/09/2023
SNEAK PEAK! Next weeks episode features a very special guest!! Many inspiring moments are shared including this one where Nancy Gianni shares her advice for expecting mothers and family members of a child and sibling with Down syndrome. Tune in this Thursday to hear more!
11/09/2023
Final Part!!! Mary’s embodies what it means to be great. Can you guess what mermaid Mary’s dream is? (pt.5/5)
11/09/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 6 with Ashley Williams
10/09/2023
In this part, Mary shares a personal story from her time at a summer camp. She also shares about how she wants her videos to impress and motivate people! Find out Mary’s little something extra in the final part! (pt. 4/5)
10/09/2023
Check out Season 1 episode 6 with "Super Mom", Ashley Williams from EverandMom! In this episode, Ashley and Nancy dive into why Ashley felt the need to share Ever's story to the world, her reaction to receiving the diagnosis, Ever's modeling career, and so much more!
09/09/2023
Even with having low muscle tone, Mary works past the difficulties. Mary advocates for those listening to check out her socials and her website. In the next part, Mary shares her words of wisdom when it comes to trying something new.(pt. 3/5)
08/09/2023
Did you watch the Jamie Brewer episode? Check it out in season 1 episode 11!
07/09/2023
Mary learned a very valuable lesson from the day she fell in the pool. Sometimes it takes a good life lesson to change your life! She is now a special olympic swimmer! Tune into the next part where she will talk about how she deals with low muscle tone when swimming. (pt. 2/5)
07/09/2023
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 11! Jamie Brewer talks about everything from her life as an actress on her hit show American Horror story to her goals in life in being a fashion designer! In this clip, Jamie shares about her experience hanging out with Miley Cyrus.
05/09/2023
Did you watch the Amanda Booth episode? Check it out in season 1 episode 2!
04/09/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 2 with model, mom, and advocate, Amanda Booth. Listen as Amanda shares her message to the world!
03/09/2023
Check out Season 1 episode 11 with actress Jamie Brewer! Jamie talks about everything, from her life as an actress on her hit show American Horror story to her goals in life to be a fashion designer! She is an inspiration to all, showing the world that one little diagnosis isn’t going to hold her back from making her dreams come true.
01/09/2023
Did you watch the Mike & Linda episode? Check it out in season 1 episode 13!
31/08/2023
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 17! Rick Smith, shares his dreams for Noah, his son who has Down Syndrome. This episode shares insight to how this dad with a vision to simply just share his experience with the world turned into an organization that helps in providing hope and joy to families during the time that they need it most!
29/08/2023
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 12 with GiGi’s Playhouse New Orleans very own, Craig Blackburn!
27/08/2023
Check out season 1 episode 12 with Craig Blackburn! Craig is a self-advocate, who has traveled all over the world to show that a Down syndrome diagnosis shouldn’t stop anyone from achieving their dreams.
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Motivation Monday! Check out Season 2: episode 15 with entrepreneur Grace key and her mom Carrie! They spread light, love and acceptance through Candidly Kind. Tune in as they both share their message's to the world. #Motivation #downsyndrome #gigisplayhouse #podcast #messagetotheworld
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 14 with Dr. Brian Chicoine of Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge IL. Listen as he shares his message to the world! #Motivation #downsyndrome #gigisplayhouse #podcast #messagetotheworld
Pt. 2 of Madison Tevlin! Catch some extra inspiration this holiday season by checking out Madisons episode or grab yourself a copy of #GenerationG magazine to read about her story and so many others paving a way for the Down syndrome community!Visit the link in our bio to learn more! GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. Nancy Gianni GiGi Gianni
Madison Tevlin is one of MANY people with Down syndrome who are paving the path for future generations. She is showing the world that her diagnosis is the least interesting thing about her!!Catch some extra inspiration this holiday season by checking out Madisons episode or grab yourself a copy of #GenerationG magazine to read about her story and so many others paving a way for the Down syndrome community!Visit the link in our bio to learn more! GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. Nancy Gianni GiGi Gianni
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 5 with Dennis Dixon! #Motivation #gigisplayhouse #podcast
Pt. 2 of Ellen Boyer! Hear all about her story in her ALSX podcast episode or read about her journey, in her words, in #GenerationG Magazine!Visit the link in our bio to learn more! Ellen Boyer Nancy Gianni GiGi Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Ellen Boyer is a mom on a mission to live in a world where EVERY life has value. Driven by the lasting memory of her late daughter, Sadie Brett Boyer, she is inspiring us all to live life with a purpose.Hear all about her story in her ALSX podcast episode or read about her journey, in her words, in #GenerationG Magazine!Visit the link in our bio to learn more! GiGi Gianni Nancy Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. Ellen Boyer
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 8 with Elana Meyers Taylor! #Motivation #downsyndrome #gigisplayhouse #podcast
Visit the link in our bio to see her episode on the podcast and view Sophia’s feature in #GenerationG Magazine! @the.sophia.sanchez GiGi Gianni Nancy Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Sofia Sanchez truly is an Advocate in Action!! In #GenerationG Magazine we have highlighted 3 amazing female self advocates determined to show the world that their diagnosis will not define them. Sofia is a young woman on a mission! After being adopted from the Ukraine as a baby, she has taken the world by storm. She is a model, actress and self advocate for people with DS attempting to live their best life. Sofia will be in the upcoming Hunger Games film, and we are sure that won't be the last you'll be seeing her! Visit the link in our bio to see her episode on the podcast and view her feature in #GenerationG Magazine! @the.sophia.sanchez GiGi Gianni Nancy Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 10 with artist, Dan Keplinger and his wife Dena! #Motivation #gigisplayhouse #podcast
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 14! Dr. Chicoine talks about what inspires him most. #throwback #downsyndrome #MileyCyrus #podcast
(Pt.2) To learn more about the story of Candidly Kind check out their feature in #GenerationG Magazine and listen to their episode by visiting the link in our bio! #DSAM #Downsyndromeawarnenessmonth #Downsyndrome #Entrepreneurs #Podcast #Inspiration #smallbusiness Candidly Kind GiGi Gianni Nancy Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Grace and Carrie Key are the incredibly inspiring people behind the brand Candidly Kind, a clothing and merchandise company founded by the mother-daughter duo! Grace is the artistic mind behind all of their products, using her talents to create loving and inspirational designs on all of her products. Grace is another amazing example of entrepreneurs with Down syndrome who are showing the world how capable and independent they are! To learn more about the story of Candidly Kind check out their feature in #GenerationG Magazine and listen to their episode by visiting the link in our bio! #DSAM #Downsyndromeawarnenessmonth #Downsyndrome #Entrepreneurs #Podcast #Inspiration #smallbusiness Candidly Kind GiGi Gianni Nancy Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 19 with Executive Director of the Retired Professional Football Players of Chicago, Tom Serpento! #Motivation #gigisplayhouse #podcast
Have you listened to Houston and Katie Vandergriff’s episode yet?? Houston followed his passion in life, and because of this, he is living his dream as a travel photographer and adventurer! Listen to our amazing conversation with Katie and Houston, then go check out his article in #GenerationG Magazine!Find the digital edition through the link in our bio! Downs & Towns Houston Vandergriff GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. Nancy Gianni GiGi Gianni
We are celebrating another podcast guest who was featured in #GenerationG Magazine! Downs & Towns Houston Vandergriff is a professional photographer and adventurer who is paving the way for entrepreneurs with Down syndrome! Read all about his photography journey, from his perspective, in #GenerationG Magazine by visiting the link in our bio! GiGi Gianni Nancy Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Read all about Ashley and Ever’s story in #GenerationG magazine, by visiting the link in our bio. Their story is titled “Trust is ‘Ever’ Lasting” starting on page 10 #Downsyndromeawarenessmonth #DSAM #MyDsStory #GenerationG #Downsyndrome #blackdownsyndrome #bethechange #advocate #mommabear @everandmom Nancy Gianni GiGi Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
To celebrate the release of #GenerationG Magazine, we are throwing it back to an amazing episode featuring an amazing mother. Ashley Willams is a mother who has taken the initiative to be an advocate and leader for the black Down syndrome community! After her daughter, Ever, was born, she noticed there was a severe lack of representation and resources out there for the black DS community. Ashley made a promise to her daughter that she would change that. Ashley joined A Little Something Extra in 2022 to talk about her experience and some ways that we can create a more inclusive place for all families. The key component? Trust. Read all about Ashley and Ever’s story in #GenerationG magazine, by visiting the link in our bio. Their story is titled “Trust is ‘Ever’ Lasting”. #Downsyndromeawarenessmonth #DSAM #MyDsStory #GenerationG #Downsyndrome #blackdownsyndrome #bethechange #advocate #mommabear @everandmom Nancy Gianni GiGi Gianni GiGi's Playhouse, Inc.
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 1 with NBA player Justin Jackson and his wife Brooke! This couple has been involved with GiGi’s Playhouse for several years, as well as they helped start up the Sacramento Playhouse! Tune in as they both share their message's to the world. #Motivation #downsyndrome #gigisplayhouse #podcast #messagetotheworld
#GenerationG magazine is out now, and for those who have read it you may have noticed some familiar faces! Many of our podcast guests were featured in the inaugural issue of #GenerationG because of how touched we were by their incredible stories. #GenerationG Magazine was created to spread acceptance, awareness and empowerment for the Down syndrome community through the sharing of inspirational, educational and resourceful content that changes readers' perspectives. By sharing resources like this magazine, we believe we can open the eyes of world to see the potential and beauty behind the DS diagnosis.Visit the link in our bio to see the free digital edition of the magazine Ellen Boyer Downs & Towns Madison Tevlin Candidly Kind #Downsyndromeawarnessmonth #downsyndrome #Advocacy #magazine #podcast #DSAM #GenerationG
Throwback Thursday! Check out Season 1: episode 9! In this episode with Meeka Caldwell, a mother, author and advocate, noticed a lack in representation of children with special needs, specifically black children, in kid’s books. She decided to create her own book, with her son, Anian, as the main character. In this clip, Nancy Gianni shares her passion on changing systemic discrimination. #throwback #downsyndrome #book #nomorebabysteps #podcast
Here’s the final part to Jeffrey Peterson film, More Than A Diagnosis! To watch it in full make sure to check out MoreThanAFilm.com. #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #trisomy21 #diagnosis
Motivation Monday! Check out Season 1: episode 7! Nic Vovivki shares his message to the world. #Motivation #downsyndrome #team #podcast #messagetotheworld
Here’s part two of Jeffrey Peterson film, More Than A Diagnosis! To watch it in full make sure to check out MoreThanAFilm.com. Tune in tomorrow for the final part! #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #trisomy21 #diagnosis
Not only did you get to hear Jeffrey Peterson talk about his film, you can watch it! Here’s Part 1 of the film More Than A Diagnosis. To watch it in full, make sure to check out MoreThanAFilm.com. #downsyndrome #downsyndromeawareness #trisomy21 #diagnosis
Final part!! Gigi asks Jeffrey Peterson what his little something extra is! We want to thank Jeff for his inspiring words, incredible film, and for talking with us at the NDSC convention. (pt.5/5) #NationalDownSyndromeCongress #NDSC #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #Advocate #film #morethanadiagnosis #generationg #popuppodcast #podcast
This part features Jeffrey Peterson message to the world, a surprise pop-in, and wise words from Franco! With the final part being next, can you guess GiGi’s next question? (pt. 4/5) #NationalDownSyndromeCongress #NDSC #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #Advocate #film #morethanadiagnosis #generationg #popuppodcast #podcast
Did you check out Season 1: episode 16? Watch as Amy Smith reveals who her idol is! #idol #gigisplayhouse #podcast #alittlesomethingextra
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