Season Seven
Cheers to Mary Davis: Reflections on a Legacy of Global Leadership and Inclusion
This episode features an inspiring conversation between host Novie Craven and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics. With nearly five decades of dedication to the movement, Mary shares her extraordinary journey, the evolution of Special Olympics and her vision for a future rooted in dignity, opportunity and athlete-centered leadership.
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IRR: Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO
It’s here! 🎙️ Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a new episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. Host Novie Craven sits down with Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, to discuss her journey from Ireland to leading a global movement for inclusion. Mary shares insights on advocacy, impact, and what’s ahead as she prepares for retirement.
IRR: Special Olympics Puerto Rico Takes Center Stage 🏀
This episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio is proudly sponsored by Toyota. Hosted by Novie Craven and produced at Podville Media, we shine a spotlight on a historic first: the Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup! Held 5 – 7 December 2025, this event will bring together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete on a global stage in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Slam Dunk for Inclusion: The First Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in Puerto Rico
This episode spotlights the power of inclusion and the growth of Unified Sports worldwide, featuring voices from Special Olympics Puerto Rico who are shaping this groundbreaking event.
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Six Majors, One Message: More Than a Marathon
Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Thomas Cantara shares his journey completing all six World Marathon Majors and making history at the Boston Marathon. Board member Mark Duggan joins to talk about expanding access to elite competition and the power of inclusion through sport.
Six Majors, One Message: More Than a Marathon
In this episode, Novie Craven sits down with Thomas Cantara, a Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete who has completed all six World Marathon Majors—Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York City and Tokyo.
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IRR: Behind the Mic: From Tennis Mishaps to Million-View Milestones
In this episode, host Novie Craven welcomes Special Olympics Senior Manager of Communications and podcast producer Alex Padalino and Special Olympics Senior Director of Global Strategic Partnerships Chris Bence to share the story behind the show’s creation, its impact and the role of partnership in building a platform for inclusion.
Behind the Mic: From Tennis Mishaps to Million-View Milestones
Host Novie Craven welcomes podcast producer Alex Padalino and Chris Bence to share the story behind the show’s creation, its impact and the role of partnership in building a platform for inclusion.
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Mission: Inclusion—Lions Clubs International Champions Global Service and Unity
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 7—proudly sponsored by Lions Clubs International Foundation—host Novie Craven sits down in-studio with a leader whose passion for inclusion matches his decades-long dedication to global service.
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Mission: Inclusion—Lions Clubs International Champions Global Service and Unity
Lions Clubs International Foundation sponsors this episode of Season 7 of Inclusion Revolution Radio, where service and inclusion take center stage. Recorded in the studios of Podville Media in Washington, D.C., this episode features an engaging conversation between host Novie Craven and Lions Clubs International Second Vice President Mark Lyon.