Together, We Shall
The Together, We Shall Podcast is hosted by Kim ‘Rooster’ Rossiter, President and Co-Founder of Ainsley’s Angels of America, and Joe Orth, Executive Vice President of Ainsley’s Angels. This inclusive podcast takes you into a world of tangents and thoroughfares, focusing on a conversation to be determined. Highlighting current events, insightful antidotes and life lessons with banter, sit back and listen to a little bit of humor and a few emotional deep dives during each episode. Let’s roll!If you would like to join us on the podcast, place to share/tell stories and connect, or nominate someone to join us on the podcast, email us at Podcast@AinsleysAngels.org If you have any questions, ideas, or comments, email us or use the comment section of this episode!
Episodes
53 episodes
53 | “Speak from your heart, for that is where it is supposed to come from.” (Kelley Brandon)
Bantering through tangents and running the thoroughfares, Kelley Brandon, a special soul, and mother to her precious athlete rider turned angel runner Connor, joins Joe and Rooster to discuss and educate us on topics ranging from Lupus and Spec...
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52 | Mettle, Mothering, Melanoma, Mimosas, Marathons, Memories, and Mental Health (Ann Hupp)
Ann Hupp, co-founder of Mettle Events, joins Rooster and Joe to discuss topics ranging from timing the first ever event Ainsley ran in, being a mother later in life, and skin cancer. An advocate for inclusion of al, Ann takes us on a life jou...
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51| EVERYBODY DANCE NOW, “If you can move, you can dance.” (Jess Reagle)
Ms. Jessica (Jess) Reagle joins Rooster and Joe to discuss topics ranging from the evolution of Special Education terminology to the realm of possibilities when everybody works together and has ‘a voice and choice’. Ms. Reagle is a Special Educ...
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50 | BONUS episode from the Boston Marathon Starting Line (Angel Athlete Rider Shamus Evans)
Joining us from on location from the Boston Marathon starting line, Shamus Evans, with a quick appearance by Shaun, returns to the podcast (previously in episode 8) to showcase the energy and feelings and of “toeing the line” at the 128th runni...
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49 | Postcards from Europe; A midnight train to Paris and a train to Barcelona (Briley Rossiter)
Joining us from France, Briley Rossiter (Ainsley’s sister) returns to the show to provide an update on her happenings since Rooster and Joe last visited with her in Episode 2. From a daytime train to Barcelona and a Paris-bound Amsterdam bus at...
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48 | What is a Special Needs Trust? Do you have a Letter of Intent? (Kelly Piacenti, SpecialCare)
Kelly Piacenti, ChSNC®, Head of SpecialCare at MassMutual, educates Joe and Rooster on a range of very important topics for those caring for, or living with, people with special needs. Kelly’s late son, Nick, inspired her to do what she does...
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47 | “Invisible or visible disability, you belong in the room with everyone else.” Dr. Camille Minor
Dr. Camille Minor, EdD. joins Joe and Rooster for a special, insightful, raw, real conversation about belonging, acceptance, perspective and, how our formative life events shape who we become and what we value. Dedicated to community and ...
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Episode 46 - An Ally is not afraid to ask, "How do YOU want me to show up?" (Alexa Burrows)
Episode 46 takes a deep dive with Alexa Burrows (Community Management at ASICS America Corporation) into how being a childhood cancer survivor, while not allowing the diagnosis to become her identity, built a foundation of resiliency that she...
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Episode 45 - A real life Ainsley’s Angels Unicorn 🦄 Angel Ally, Ambassador, Runner, Guardian, Rider Athlete (Jill Burwell)
Episode 45 features a one-of-a-kind, real-life unicorn, as Angel Jill Burwell is the only person in the world who has fulfilled all roles within the Ainsley’s Angels family. From Angel Ally to Angel Ambassador turned Angel Runner, Jill serves n...
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Episode 44 - The Hippie and Little Girl Who Lived in a Box. (Husband/Wife Duo Blaise and Myra Camp)
On Episode 44 of the Together, We Shall Podcast, Joe and Rooster visit with husband/wife duo Blaise and Myra Camp about how their experience as participants and meeting people in the Ainsley’s environment has brought so much joy and acceptance ...
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Episode 43 - | "The possibilities are limitless, especially when you have people who believe in you." (Ainsley's Angels Executive Assistant, Tracie David)
On episode 43 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster kick off the new year reminiscing with Tracie David, Ainsley’s Angels of America Executive Assistant, about how her acceptance of an invitation to be part of a “running organizati...
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Episode 42 | A little reflection, a lot of joy, and pure gratefulness. (Joe and Rooster)
On episode 42 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster had a duo dance while reflecting on previous episodes with an emphasis on being thankful as we approach Thanksgiving. We also discuss the upcoming AinsGiving period, Giving Tuesda...
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Episode 41 - | "I love him!"..."I know, I love him too!" (father/son duo, Michael and Donald Harms)
On episode 41 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with father/son duo, Michael and Donald Harms. When Michael and his wife, Hope, traveled to Jamaica in Spring 2010 to volunteer at a facility for people with special needs, t...
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Episode 40 - 15 years ago, a physical therapist said we should take Ainsley for a run (Rock Doc Peggy Wolff and Dr. Laura Marano)
On episode 40 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with two special physical therapists. These are not just any physical therapists. Peggy was Ainsley’s physical therapist and Laura interned with Peggy during her last year of...
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Episode 39 - Women Do Better On Carbs (ASICS Professional Athlete, Makenna Myler))
On episode 39 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with ASISCS professional athlete Makenna Myler about topics ranging from running a 5-minute mile while 9 months pregnant to acknowledging the impacts a menstrual cycle has on...
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Episode 38 - Exploring America's Gen Z Perspective with Kamden Rossiter (Ainsley's Brother)
On episode 38 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with High School Class of 2023 graduate Kamden Rossiter about how America’s Gen Z population perceives life and other generations. Kamden also shares his intimate perspective...
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Episode 37 - Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. (Kelly O’Clair)
On episode 37 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with fellow Marine Corps Intelligence professional Kelly O’Clair. We talk about the burden of carrying secrets and how suppression can lead to fear, anxiety, and depression. ...
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Episode 36 - I can. You can. We can. You’re never alone. (Lupita Hernandez)
Episode 36 acknowledges Mental Health Awareness Month through conversation aimed at demonstrating how our connection to one another can be formed with sharing and listening. Joe and Rooster chat with fellow Marine Corps Veteran Lupita Her...
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Episode 35 - Give Yourself Some Grace (Lauren Perkins)
The Together, We Shall Podcast has no script. It aims to bring people together to share their stories, and this week’s story just so happens to tie into Mother’s Day week(end) beautifully. Lauren Perkins is the Mom of sextuplets. Sh...
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Episode 34 - There is only one way we accomplish things and it's together. (Vishal Amin)
On episode 34 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with 1st Generation American and retired United States Marine Corps Fighter Pilot, Vishal Amin. After being placed on a kill list by the terror group ISIS in 2015, Vishal fou...
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Episode 33 - April is the month of the Military Child (Josh and Mercedes Alvis)
On episode 33 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Josh and Mrs. Mercedes Alvis who are raising five military children under 10 years old. We discuss a few of the unique aspects ...
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Episode 32 - It's when we forget ourselves that we do things which will be remembered (Lance Woods)
On episode 32 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with the co-founder of Detroit-based run club, We Run 313, Lance Woods. A native of Detroit, MI, Lance has always dreamed of a better life for his family and friends. I...
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Episode 31 - The best way to channel our grief was to serve others (Ryan Manion)
March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is an inspiring tribute: Women Providing Healing and Promoting Hope. On episode 31 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster chat with the President of the Travis Manion Foundation, ...
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Episode 30 - Do what you've got to do to get it done! (Susan Mikitka)
On Episode 30 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster salsa with Southeast North Carolina Ambassador Susan Mikitka. Susan went from lawyer to produce broker to a Mom of twins. At only 27 weeks into her pregnancy, Susan's twins were r...
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Episode 29 - Fight for A Better Tomorrow, But Love Yourself Today (Andrew Reid)
On Episode 29 of the Together, We Shall podcast, Joe and Rooster welcome Andrew Reid. Migrating from Jamaica as an undocumented citizen, Andrew shares insight about becoming an American citizen, but also into his spinal injury recovery jo...
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