Podcast Launch: Embracing Inclusion and Overcoming Challenges with Charlotte and Her Family

Interview with Desiree Scholin: A Life of Grace, Grit, and Inclusion

Anna and Charlotte Merrill Episode 2

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In this heartfelt episode of So Let’s Be Friends, Charlotte sits down with 63-year-old Desiree Scholin, a wise and joyful woman who shares her powerful journey of living with special needs over the last six decades. From early challenges to faith-filled breakthroughs, Desiree’s story is one of courage, community, and deep hope.


Together, they discuss how inclusion has changed through the years, the power of friendship, and what it means to be seen, heard, and loved. This episode is a beautiful reminder that everyone belongs—and every voice matters.


Topics Covered:

• Living with a disability in earlier decades

• The evolution of inclusion

• The role of faith in daily life

• Lessons for younger generations

• Building a more inclusive world


❤️ Quote from Charlotte:

“Every conversation like this brings us one step closer to the kind of world Jesus would want—full of love, friendship, and inclusion.”