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HOST TALK: Acceptance Is The New Awareness
In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, our hosts Nancy Gianni, GiGi Gianni, and Franco Gianni come together…
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HOST TALK: Acceptance Is The New Awareness
In this inspiring and joy-filled episode, our hosts Nancy Gianni, GiGi Gianni, and Franco Gianni come together to kick off Down Syndrome Awareness Month—or as we like to call it, Down Syndrome Acceptance Month. It’s a powerful conversation about language, leadership, love, and how each of us can help create a more inclusive world. From…
S4 E15: A Little Something Extra with Holly and Nate Simon
In this uplifting and joy-filled episode, we sit down with Nate Simon, the CEO and co-founder of 21 Pineapples, and his incredible mom, Holly Simon, the powerhouse advocate behind the brand’s heart and soul. Nate, who was born with Down syndrome, is not only the face of 21 Pineapples, but he is also the reason…
THROWBACK EXCLUSIVE: A Little Something Extra with John & Mark Cronin
Back to school = back to socks! In this heartwarming and entrepreneurial episode, we sit down with the dynamic father-son duo behind John’s Crazy Socks, Mark and John Cronin! Mark shares his personal journey as a father to John, who has Down syndrome, and how their search for meaningful opportunities sparked something bigger than either…
Pop Up Podcast with Dr. Patricia Tice
This week we are wrapping up with our Pop-Up Podcast! Live from the 2025 NDSC Conference in Dallas, we were thrilled to talk with Dr. Patricia Tice! Dr. Patricia Tice is a transportation expert, innovator, and advocate for independence in the disability community. She is the founder of Brick City Lab, where she’s reimagining transportation…
Pop Up Podcast with Annika and Aaron Soderfelt
We’re back with another Pop-Up Podcast, live from the 2025 NDSC Conference in Dallas! This episode features two incredible guests you may recognize! With an unshakable sibling bond and a whole lot of heart, we are joined by Annika and Aaron Soderfelt. Aaron is 24, loves country music, has got the jams, and has a…
Pop Up Podcast with Sophia Kay Whitten and Grace Davis
We’re back with another Pop-Up Podcast, live from the 2025 NDSC Conference in Dallas! This episode features two incredible guests who prove that anything is possible. Meet Sophia Kay Whitten and Grace Davis: two inspiring young women with amazing stories. Sophia is a college student, julya pre-fiancé, and an independent powerhouse. She’s also the inspiration…
We all have a little something extra inside of us, and sometimes we don’t even know it’s there! Through A Little Something Extraordinary, we want to hear about the forces in people’s lives that drive their passion in hopes that others will be able to find theirs! We’ll get to get to the heart of what makes our guests so inspiring – their superpower – even if they do not feel it within themselves!
Every episode of A Little Something Extraordinary will feature guests, who have accomplished the impossible and have changed the world! Be prepared to find yourself motivated with every installment from a wide range of guests.
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