Brave in the Attempt
Brave in the Attempt is a podcast sponsored by Special Olympics Nebraska (SONE). Hosted by Special Olympics Nebraska athlete Wyatt Spalding. This podcast is for Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, fans, volunteers health professionals , anyone with and without a disability, We want to get to know your stories of what you've gone through in your life and how Special Olympics has helped you a long the way.
This podcast is for everybody.
We all face challenges in life.
It's about how we adapt to those challenges.
Brave in the Attempt
Brave in the Attempt Madeline Safrit and Rachel McQuiston. The magic of athlete storytelling
Listen to this amazing episode as Wyatt interviews special Olympics staff members Madeline Safrit and Rachel McQuiston.
Madeline Podcast Editorial Manger and Special Olympics Internal Communications Manager. Madeline was introduced to the Special Olympics movement. In 2016, she accepted an internship with Special Olympics North Carolina. For the past five years, she served as their director of communications.
Rachel McQuiston Marketing and Communications. Rachel has been a part of the Special Olympics movement for over 20 years her first experience was volunteering as a child with her family at Special Olympics events.
Madeline and Rachel have been fortunate enough to share the inspiring stories of the Special Olympics athletes! They dive deep into the entire process—not just the interviews with the athletes but also the behind-the-scenes magic that transforms these heartfelt stories into published narratives. Throughout their journeys with the Special Olympics, both Rachel and Madeline have witnessed firsthand the remarkable growth of the organization and the profound impact it has had on their lives and countless others.
