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Episode Synopsis
Daniel, Jose, and Lisa from the Meet the Inspired team take on the Chicago Ducky Derby festival to speak with Ashley Jones, the Chicago Ducky Derby Athlete Ambassador, Katie O'Neil, a Darling Duckling team member, and Julie DeJarnett, Rockit Apple's VP of Marketing and Brand. Daniel also took some time to speak with WGN's award-winning reporter Erin McElroy to gain her perspective on the day.
*Please note that throughout portions of the interviews we experienced audio difficulties.
Follow Special Olympics Illinois on social media:
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Interview #1: Katie O'Neil, Athlete Leader – Special Olympics Illinois
To learn more about Athlete Leadership visit: https://www.soill.org/athlete-leadership/
Interview #2: Julie DeJarnett, VP of Marketing and Brand – Rockit Apples
To learn more about Rockit Apple, visit: https://us.rockitapple.com/
Interview #3: Ashley Jones, Chicago Ducky Derby Ambassador and Athlete Leader – Special Olympics Illinois
To learn more about the Chicago Ducky Derby, visit: https://www.duckrace.com/Chicago
Interview #4: Erin McElroy, Award-Winning Reporter – WGN
To learn more about Erin and WGN, visit: https://wgntv.com/author/erin-ivory/
*Please note that throughout portions of the interviews we experienced audio difficulties.
Follow Special Olympics Illinois on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsIllinois
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialolympicsillinois/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-olympics-illinois/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@specialolympicsillinois
X: https://x.com/SO_Illinois
Interview #1: Katie O'Neil, Athlete Leader – Special Olympics Illinois
To learn more about Athlete Leadership visit: https://www.soill.org/athlete-leadership/
Interview #2: Julie DeJarnett, VP of Marketing and Brand – Rockit Apples
To learn more about Rockit Apple, visit: https://us.rockitapple.com/
Interview #3: Ashley Jones, Chicago Ducky Derby Ambassador and Athlete Leader – Special Olympics Illinois
To learn more about the Chicago Ducky Derby, visit: https://www.duckrace.com/Chicago
Interview #4: Erin McElroy, Award-Winning Reporter – WGN
To learn more about Erin and WGN, visit: https://wgntv.com/author/erin-ivory/
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