Special Chronicles Show Podcast

Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Manager at ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt6 to talk about Communication of Energy Efficiency. We talk about Social messages with the customer, ComEd in the Community, and we highlight the importance of the back-and-forth relationship of trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips. This episode originally aired September 4, 2023. Episode 591 ShowNotes & Links:

Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities. From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming. Episode 590 ShowNotes & Links:

Francesca Aguilar, Director of Global Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a Behind The Scenes conversation about refreshing Team Coca-Cola, a roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world. We chat about From Abu Dhabi to Team Coca-Cola: A Journey of Inclusion and Optimism, Highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot, Joys of Celebrity Status From Trailer to Wardrobe and Makeup, Unifying Global Athletes: Embracing Differences and Celebrating Abilities with Team Coca-Cola, and we encourage you to Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness and #Powerade. Episode 589 ShowNotes & Links:

Team Coca-Cola is Championing Everyday Greatness Moments beyond gold medals. Pam Rappaport, Vice President of 160/90 agency sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a behind-the-scenes conversation about creating this roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world. We chat about highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot with dinner and many shooting locations, Unveiling the power of the Coca-Cola Company Partnership in the Olympic Movement, Unlocking the Power of Inclusion: A Necessity for Cultural Marketing, Unleashing the Power of Storytelling, and how you can Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness. Episode 588 ShowNotes & Links:

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability Senior Vice President Entertainment and News Media Lauren Appelbaum sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how this nonprofit organization is fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities. Tune in as we chat about the mission of RespectAbility, The RespectAbility Report, Inclusion in Hollywood, How Pixar Connects with Disability Community, Working with Emmy-winning DocuSeries Born This Way, Toolkit of resources for disability community, and much more! This episode originally aired January 14, 2018 --- Listen full episode here. Episode 587 ShowNotes & Links:

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a special podcast recorded on location from the Disability Pride Parade in Chicago. Tune in as we recap the event with Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, interview with the Executive Director of ADA25Chicago, and bring you on stage to hear firsthand from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was there during the signing of the ADA! This episode originally aired July 19, 2015 --- Listen full episode here. Episode 586 ShowNotes & Links:

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Canadian Sport Climber Sean McColl is looking to make his second appearance at the Olympic Games as he sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how Team Coca-Cola Celebrates Everyday Greatness, Highlights from our Barcelona Photo Shoot, and how the Real Magic of The Coca-Cola Company connects many talented diverse athletes globally! Episode 585 ShowNotes & Links: New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts  Watch Full Video Episode: YouTube Follow Sean McColl on Instagram: @mccollsean Learn more about about Team Coca-Cola: Read Official Press Release Support Podcast: Give Now Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the podcast! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #Incl

On this Podcast TakeOver episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: our friend Lauren Miller turns the microphone around on our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk about: the Power of Inclusive Health and Fitness, Embracing the Role of a Health Messenger, and how Special Olympics Transformed Lives to empower advocacy among Certified Health Messengers! Episode 584 ShowNotes & Links: New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts  Watch Full Video Episode: YouTube Follow Lauren's Blog: Exceptionalities Inclusive Health Series: Follow Podcast and Access Resources Support Podcast: Give Now Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the show! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #InclusionRevolution Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Father's Day Conversation with Adam Smrokowski, father of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski. We talk about raising a son with special needs, early challenges of being a special needs dad, impact of the Special Chronicles platform, changing lives in Special Olympics movement, and much more! This episode originally aired on June 18, 2017 -- Listen to the full episode here. Episode 583 ShowNotes & Links: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Podcasts with Adam: Listen Here Support: Give Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind The Scenes Podcast, Bonus Content and to help support the show! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #InclusionRevolution Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Chronicles Original Audio Documentary: Soundseeing #SOILLSummerGames. Tune in for a firsthand Behind The Scenes glimpse of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski competing at the largest Special Olympics sporting event in Illinois. This episode originally aired on June 14, 2018 -- Listen to the full episode here. Episode 582 ShowNotes & Links: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Learn more about Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Support: Give Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind The Scenes Podcast, Bonus Content and to help support the show! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #InclusionRevolution Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wri

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast an excerpt of our conversation with Jorge Hernandez-Perez talking about how his identities of immigrating from Cuba, diagnosed with ADHD, and identifying as gay have shaped him as a human in society. Jorge is currently a student at Columbia University, Class of 2025 and was the 2021 Southeast Youth of the Year with the Boys and Girls Club of America. This episode originally aired on May 15, 2023 -- Listen to the full episode here. Episode 581 ShowNotes & Links: Watch Full Video Here New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Follow Jorge Hernandez on Instagram: @jorgefhernandezz  Learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of America HERE Watch recap video on LinkedIn of Coca-Cola Company 2022 Community Engagement Summit in which Jorge and Daniel both were speakers on a panel in Atlanta, GA. Support: Give Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind

On this special solo episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:Pt6: ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski recaps the 2024 SOSA Summit, where last week United Airlines' 18 Service Ambassadors (SOSAs) traveled to ORD for a day of networking and professional development. United’s Airport Operations SVP kicks off the summit, followed with a safety briefing, a Fireside Chat with DEN HUB VP and Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO, and we wear from Service Ambassadors and Supervisors on the impact of how SOSAs are bringing bringing smiles to the Airport Operations Teams at United Hubs. Episode 580 ShowNotes & Links: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch Full Video Episode Here Tune in to this Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver and Houston.  (IAD SOSA’s Coming Soon) Follow and Listen to our Unified at Wor

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt4: Kara Schwer, Sr Marketing Specialist and Danielle Munroe Sr Program Manager for Energy Efficiency Retail Program sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Energy Efficiency Retail Program, Energy-Efficient Savings, Engaged with Energy Efficiency, and a catalog of resources!

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Newly Certified Special Olympics Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski and Lauren Miller reflect on their Goals, Lessons Learned Becoming New Health Messengers, and what Inclusive Health means to them. Grab your water bottle and tune in to this motivational episode that recaps the new Special Olympics Illinois Becoming a Health Messenger Workshop. Listen in

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On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:Pt5: ORD Service Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski also doubles as the host of this award-winning podcast "Special Chronicles." This week, he sat down with United Airlines Chief Customer Officer & EVP Linda Jojo to chat about inclusive service, our first-ever accessibility showcase,, how our Service Ambassadors benefit the customer experience and how United truly show that Good Leads The Way with their commitment to disability inclusion. "We are proud of you and all of our Service Ambassadors," shared Linda on the podcast. "They are -- you are -- among our best employees." Listen in

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt3: We're celebrating Earth Day with an hour chat about Tree Efficiency! ComEd Sr. Vegetation Management Program Manager Kelvin Limbrick sits down with Award-winning Podcaster and EnergyForce Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski for a tree-tastic informative episode you don't want to miss! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now! New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Episode 575 ShowNotes & Links: Join our Patreon Pre-show Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month How trees keep your homes energy efficient in summer and winter due to shade placement? How does ComEd tree trimming supports our reliable grid? How do cutoffs from our local foliage go to our local zoos with Zoo Browse Program? Learn more about ComEd's Tree Efficiency: Comed.com/Trees or Call 1-800-Edison-1 Follow @ComEd on Socials: X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn  Other Important Links: Support

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Cody Field, returns on the program to sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about his new opportunity as the first-ever Wrestle Mania Community Correspondent, Special Olympics Opportunities from Sports to Work to Leadership, Enthusiastic Love of WWE, and we throw down to the impact of being a WWE Community Correspondent, reporting from Philadelphia!   Don't miss this enthusiastic episode! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now! New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!   Episode 574 ShowNotes & Links: Pre-Show | Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month WATCH: Cody “In The” Field shares his experience from night one of WrestleMania WATCH: Special Olympics Athlete Cody Field joins WWE as WrestleMania XL Impact Correspondent  Follow Cody Field on Socials:  Facebook  | Instagram Connect with your Special

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We're celebrating #WorldHealthDay with Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski and Eric Baumann as we recap the new Special Olympics Becoming a Health Messenger workshop, Sharing Audio Diary Reflections, Motivations and Preparations for Health Role, Our Biggest Takeaways and Messages, and we get personal with our Health Messenger Goals to inspire community to spread Healthy Habits! Don't miss this motivational episode-- Tap PLAY to Listen Now or Watch full episode here as New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!   Episode 573 ShowNotes & Links: Pre-Show | Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month Segment 1 | Becoming A Health Messenger: Reflection on our motivations Segment 2 | Biggest Takeaway: Standout Messages, Learning Reflections, and our hopes! Segment 3 | Goals of A Health Messenger Segment 4 | Resources and Defining Inclusive Health: Follow Special Ch

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Amanda Propheter and her parents Chris and Marc join Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her Autism Story, Communication Challenges, How Special Olympics Transformed Propheter Family, and we dive down under to the Father-Daughter Dream Ride Adventures in Australia! Listen/Watch full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Episode 572 ShowNotes & Links: Pre-Show: Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch- Starts at $5/month 00:00 | Introduction with launch of our new Patreon! 5:00 | Autism Story, Communication Challenges, Special Olympics Transformed Families 30:00 | We dive down under to the Father-Daughter Dream Ride Adventures in Australia! If you want more information about Dream Ride, click here to learn more. 50:00 | Amanda and Marc’s Highlights on their adventures from Dream R