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
63 episodes
Episode 63 | "The Marines are coming'...everything will be fine." Space/Air Force Marathon Director Jill Huffman
The episode blends heart, humor, and practical wisdom — a perfect representation of the Together We Shall spirit.Angel Ally and Disability Inclusion Advocate Jill Huffman, Race Director for the Space Force 10 Miler and Deputy Director f...
Episode 62 | "The Chair Lady...I don't have a name at events!" (Teri Durrin, Adaptive Star)
Episode 62 brings the heart, the history, and the humor. Rooster and Joe reflect on the 10 year anniversary of Ainsley’s passing, the launch of the “10 Years Later” video series, and the legacy that continues to grow. They welcome special guest...
Episode 61 | “Life sucks for you or for her? Make a choice. MAKE it good. Give her a good life.” (Tricia Benton)
What begins as lighthearted chatter quickly shifts into a powerful, deeply personal conversation about a mom’s journey as a mother, advocate, athlete, and leader. This powerful episode with Tricia Benton — leader, advocate, and 2023 Ainsley’s A...
Episode 60 | Chosen Twice: Jana Rugg’s Journey Through Adoption, Loss, and Reunion (Jana Rugg)
Episode 60 of the "Together We Shall Podcast" features Jana Rugg (Ainsley's Angels in Tulsa Ambassador) discussing her deeply personal journey of adoption and finding her biological parents. "If there's something scary that you've thought...
Episode 59 | “In real time, we don't see how dots connect, but in time we learn every dot mattered.” (Dan Cruz)
Marine Corps Marathon Journey! This episode of the Together We Shall podcast centers on the camaraderie, history, and impact of the Ainsley’s Angels community through the lens of the Marine Corps Marathon weekend. The hosts welcome Dan Cr...
Episode 58 | “We don’t solve the problem—we create the space for the community to solve it.” (Maurelhena Walles)
On this episode of the Together We Shall podcast, we sit down with Maurelhena Walles, founder of Equity Design, to talk about transforming communities through movement, equity, and inclusive design. From NYC schoolya...
Episode 57 | Why Not Me? (Billy Price)
In this inspiring episode, hosts Rooster Rossiter and Joe Orth sit down with Billy Price, co-founder of Billy Footwear, to explore resilience, innovation, and community.Billy shares his life-changing story of ...
Episodes 56 | Disabled Not Unable (Joshua Taylor)
Joshua Taylor, founder of the Facebook page Disabled, Not Unable, shares his personal journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which led him from being a commercial truck driver to a full-time wheelchair user and passionate disabili...
Episodes 55 | Three Proud Dads and a few thoughts about the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend (Shaun Evans)
Ainsley's Angels Senior Vice President of Programs, Shaun Evans, joins Joe and Rooster, as the three share recent stories about thier sons. Three Proud Dads and a few thoughts about the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Audi...
54 | “There's a point when you can overthink inclusion to the point of exclusion.” (Amanda Turner)
In this episode, Rooster and Joe return from a year-long podcast break and are joined by Amanda Turner, a witty and insightful advocate living with a disability. Amanda shares stories from her vacation, her journey from being pushed in races to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...