Chrysalis

Jenna Fedorcha recently joined out team as an Education Manager. On this episode of Chrysalis, Jenna talks to us about the importance of not placing limits on your aspirations and the value of patience when waiting for the opportunity to ignite your passion.

Join us again for the final part of our conversation with Aubrey Wiest. We discuss the role of fate and what Aubrey has learned about herself as a person open to growth.

As she prepares to enter law school at the University of Michigan, Senior Communications Manager Aubrey Wiest shares her unique journey to Joseph Maley Foundation and some lessons she has learned along the way.

Indianapolis-based artist Phyllicia Carr joins the podcast to share her journey as a self-taught artist, using themes of healing and introspection, and how she began delving into a new medium with her newest mural, Release.

Aubrey Able, of Curious Squirrel Bookshop in Zionsville, joins our hosts to chat about her journey through changing careers, her passion for sharing underrepresented stories, and the process of curating a bookstore that speaks to the needs of her community.   

Aubrey sits down with disability rights speaker, Olivia Mozzi, to discuss the importance of disability awareness education for all. Olivia speaks to the power of words, how she's dealt with people's assumptions about her and her disability, and her experiences in the world of theater.   Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

On our first episode of a brand new series, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Joseph Maley Foundation, Vivian Maley, returns to Chrysalis to speak in-depth about our Disability Awareness program. Our Butterfly Effect series will specifically feature stories of growth and change within Joseph Maley Foundation. In this episode you'll learn more about the origins of the program, how it has evolved since its first iteration in 1999, and what Vivian's hopes are for the future of Disability Awareness.   Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

Aubrey chats with Carly Pearson and Tim Weber about their unique journey to friendship, and about Carly's life experiences. A former firefighter for the U.S. Forestry Service, Carly was injured on August 17, 2002 at 27-years-old while battling a fire in the Umpqua National Forest. She was diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury, and was paralyzed from the waist down. Carly speaks about her path to recovery - both physically and emotionally - and how the world of competitive parasports has become an incredible passion for her. Carly has been awarded nine national championships in three parasports: cycling, triathalons, and climbing. Currently, she is the ADA Coordinator for Knox County, Tennessee. Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! To celebrate we're releasing five brand new episodes of Chrysalis, where we interview individuals with dyslexia, and learn more about their lived experiences. Our fifth and final episode of our Dyslexia Awareness Month Series features Abigail Griebelbauer. Abigail is the author of The Empower Empathy Early Series, a children's book series which currently focuses on adding neuro-diverse representation to children's literature. She is also a current speaker for Joseph Maley Foundation's Disability Awareness program. Aubrey and Abigail speak about her journey to writing, the importance of representation, and her mission as an author.   Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! To celebrate we're releasing five brand new episodes of Chrysalis, where we interview individuals with dyslexia, and learn more about their lived experiences. Our fourth episode features Gabriel Lehman. Gabriel is a self-taught Indiana artist who creates illustrative surrealism paintings. Gabriel is a speaker for Joseph Maley Foundation's Disability Awareness program, where he speaks to students about his experiences living with dyslexia. Aubrey & Gabriel speak about his path to painting, accepting yourself for who you are, and following your passions.   Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! To celebrate we're releasing five brand new episodes of Chrysalis, where we interview individuals with dyslexia, and learn more about their lived experiences. Our third episode features Maggie McGowan. Maggie is a sophomore in high school, and has been a speaker for the Joseph Maley Foundation's Disability Awareness program since 2016. Aubrey and Maggie discuss how Maggie's feelings surrounding her dyslexia diagnosis have changed over the years, the positives of dyslexia, and her goals for the future.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! To celebrate we're releasing five brand new episodes of Chrysalis, where we interview individuals with dyslexia, and learn more about their lived experiences. Our second episode of our Dyslexia series features Kat Carlson. Kat is a current student at Purdue University, and is also a former Joseph Maley Foundation puppeteer and Junior Board member. Aubrey and Kat talk about Kat's experiences with the Foundation, the importance of teaching youth acceptance at an early age, and her experiences living with dyslexia and dyscalculia.   Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering and editing by Gino Maley.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! To celebrate we're releasing five brand new episodes of Chrysalis, where we interview individuals with dyslexia, and learn more about their lived experiences. Our first episode features Zoey Fisher. Zoey is a freshman at Franklin College, and came to Joseph Maley Foundation through our Family Support program in 2018. Zoey and Aubrey speak about the power of advocating for yourself, how failure and success intersect, and Zoey's tips for other students living with dyslexia. Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

In preparation for the Indy 500, Aubrey speaks with Madeline Worcester, a 2022 500 Festival Princess, and former Joseph Maley Foundation puppeteer. They speak about the necessity of persistence, childhood dreams becoming a reality, and the joy of serving your community.

Aubrey speaks with Tara Elder, Hillary Brown, and Michelle Pleasant, three parents from George Julian School 57, in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis. After a tragedy at the school in September of 2021, a group of parents came together to honor a young girls life, and bring renewed joy to their children's school.   Writing, research, and hosting by Aubrey Wiest. Audio engineering by Gino Maley.

Aubrey chats with Kelsey Burton, Executive Director of Paws & Think. They talk about Kelsey's love for community service, how sometimes a wrong turn leads you back to the right path, and of course, dogs.

Aubrey interviews Myles Rowe, a driver currently competing in the USF2000 National Championship with Pabst Racing. Myles and Aubrey chat about his journey to racing, the state of diversity in the sport, and Myles' passions and interests outside of racing. *This episode was recorded in late 2021, when Myles was still racing for Force Indy

Aubrey chats with Sean Edwards, a business owner and coach of triathletes and runners in Indianapolis. They discuss tri2gether, a Joseph Maley Foundation adaptive sports initiative, his love for endurance sports, and the fulfillment that comes from community service.

Aubrey interviews Brian Galloway, a long-time speaker for Joseph Maley Foundation's Disability Awareness program. They talk about how Brian's life changed after a 2012 motorcycle accident, finding community and joy in athletics, and how a seemingly inconsequential action can lead to colossal change.

Aubrey interviews Annie Spaletto, a junior at Westfield High School in Westfield, Indiana. They speak about the challenges Annie has experienced after receiving a new diagnosis in 2020, the power of a good support system, and why she's chosen to be an advocate for others.