In episode 143, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Cory Lee from Lafayette, Georgia. A renowned expert on disabled traveling, he has visited all seven continents from his wheelchair. He runs the Curb Free With Cory Lee blog and takes part in speaking engagements around the world. Join the two as they discuss growing up with SMA, Cory’s travel origins, and his hopes for the future of accessible travel.

Cory’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbfreecorylee/
Cory’s website: https://curbfreewithcorylee.com/

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#143: Cory Lee, Travel Blogger and Influencer With SMA

In episode 145, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Carrie Manriquez from Sacramento, CA. Carrie is an elementary school principal, and her 24-year-old son Ryan has SMA type 2. She talks about her experiences as a parent and caregiver, connecting with the SMA community, and helping Ryan transition to adulthood.

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#145: Carrie Manriquez, Mother of adult son with SMA

In episode 146, host Kevin Schaefer talks with TJ Wall from Texarkana, Texas. TJ is working on his master’s in education at Texas A&M University, and he hopes to become a high school football coach. He talks about growing up with SMA, his love of sports, and his future aspirations.

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#146: TJ Wall, graduate student with SMA

In episode 147, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Brandi Lewis from Birmingham, Alabama. A blood disorder awareness educator, TEDx speaker, writer, and nonprofit founder, Brandi is passionate about helping others diagnosed with chronic illnesses. She herself has been diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, the symptoms of which began in 2009. Her nonprofit, Brandi’s Blessings, was created to spread awareness and support blood disorder patients. She notes that her greatest accomplishment is having saved three lives by encouraging people to register to become bone marrow donors. Brandi is a dog lover of a labradoodle, Milo, and thinks laughter is the best medicine. 

Follow Brandi on Instagram at @_brandilewis_!

Brandi’s website: www.brandilewis.com
Brandi’s column: https://pnhnews.com/category/columns/from-fear-to-fighter-a-column-by-brandi-lewis/

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#147: Brandi Lewis, rare disease advocate and speaker

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