Meet the Inspired Goes Quackers!

21/08/2024 22 min

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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.

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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/