Sally Curci lives in New Jersey and is co-founder with her husband Mike of Shining Stars Network, a not-for-profit dedicated to providing a platform for folks in the special needs community to showcase their performing arts talent in an inclusive environment. Sally and host Michael Whidden were connected by a mutual friend, Frank Vito, who was also a guest of the podcast on episode 3.
Our discussion covers, among other things:
*how the show got started and has grown
*the beneficial impact of the show on its performers as well as their assisting high school buddies
*what happens when a performer goes rogue
*her long-term goals for the program
*their upcoming “Christmas Spectacular” show on December 9 at the Union County Performing Arts Center
Sally finds hope in the smiles, the positivity and the pure joy of Shining Stars Network participants, who highlight what’s really important in life.