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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Eight: Aim for Love Part Two

Love Is Blind’s Taylor Krause joins Novie at Busboys and Poets to share how a reality TV experiment turned into a real-life love story. Plus, her best dating advice, why making the first move matters and what it’s really like to say “yes” sight unseen.
Inclusion Revolution Radio

IRR: Loretta Claiborne

Download the TranscriptShe’s competed in 30 marathons, placing in the top 100 of the Boston Marathon twice. She’s earned her black belt in karate and completed triathlons. She knows the power of commitment and what it takes to, literally, go the distance. Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.Read the Article

IRR: Special Olympics New York Flag Football

Download the TranscriptInclusion Revolution Radio is on the sidelines of the 2025 Unified Flag Football Championships, presented by Special Olympics New York and the New York Jets. Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from 12 New York public schools take on MetLife Stadium to show the world what they’re capable of!Read the article

IRR: Kevin Martinez and Gerald Mballe

On this episode, ESPN Vice President of Corporate Citizenship Kevin Martinez and Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor Gerald Mballe discuss ESPN’s global partnership with Special Olympics, its impact on athlete stories, inclusive sports programs for refugee youth and new initiatives like Take Back Sports to expand access to play.Download the TranscriptRead the Article

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Novie Knows

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Nine: Is Novie on the Nice List?

Over 2% of the world lives with some form of hearing loss. Imagine if every holiday tradition was designed to include them. As Deaf Santa Claus, Charles Graves laughs, signs, listens and understands in a way only someone who’s lived the Deaf experience can. For some children, he’s the first Santa they can truly communicate with. His presence reminds us that representation isn’t just powerful, it’s magical.Download Transcript

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Seven: Aim for Love Part One

Reality TV star Taylor Krause from Netflix’s Love Is Blind teams up with Novie at Flight Club D.C. for a hands-on introduction to darts. Together, they explore why darts makes a great first date activity, learn the basics of the game and dive into some friendly competition.Download the Transcript

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Six: Sitar Arts Center Part 2

Novie returns to the Sitar Arts Center to celebrate its 25th anniversary, reconnect with beloved mentors and reflect on how the arts — and a whole lot of rhythm — shaped her journey to podcast host extraordinaire.

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Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Cheers for Champions: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!
From Isolation to Confidence: Riya’s Journey to the World Winter Games!

Riya, a @sobharat athlete, once felt alone—ignored, excluded, and without a place to belong. But everything changed when she found Special Olympics. Through sports, she gained confidence, made lifelong friends, and discovered her true potential.

Now, Riya is now at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy as part of Bharat’s national floorball team! Her journey is proof that inclusion transforms lives. Let’s cheer her on as she takes the world stage!