Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Life isn’t a spectator sport—and this podcast is your invitation to get off the bench and into the game.
Welcome to Bench to Bold—a show for anyone who's ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living life like they mean it. Hosted by dynamic duo Alisa Hood, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, and Marnie Schneider, author, speaker, and football legacy, the podcast brings together inspiring guests, bold conversations, and a sprinkle of sports energy to help you own your moment—on your terms.
Each episode features real, unfiltered stories from bold individuals across industries—leaders, founders, creatives, and changemakers. Whether they were born bold or had to grow into it, these are people living with intention, taking risks, and showing up fully in their lives.
With Alisa’s polished edge and Marnie’s infectious energy, Bench to Bold is equal parts motivational and relatable. Grounded in their personal love of sports (Alisa is a competitive tennis player; Marnie is the granddaughter of former Philadelphia Eagles owner Leonard Tose), the show uses a sports metaphor as a powerful lens for personal growth. Because life isn’t about watching from the sidelines—it’s about becoming the main character and making bold moves, whatever that looks like for you.
From the sidelines to center court—this is Bench to Bold.
Bench To Bold with Alisa Hood and Marnie Schneider
Ep 15 - A Place to Call Home for Special Needs Adults | Bench to Bold Podcast
If you’re a parent or caregiver of a young adult with special needs, you already know: planning for the future can feel impossible. The resources are limited, the waitlists are long, and true independence — the kind that’s safe, supported, and dignified — can feel out of reach.
This episode is a breath of hope.
Marnie and Alisa sit down with Erin and Rick, two parents who have spent years searching for the right long-term living option for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When they couldn’t find a community that offered the independence and support their kids needed… they helped create one.
Enter Osprey Village — a first-of-its-kind community in South Carolina where adults with IDD can live in their own cottage, build friendships, access support, and experience independence in a safe, structured, and uplifting environment.
In this conversation, we talk about:
- ✨ What adulthood and independence really look like for special-needs adults
- ✨ The gaps families face when searching for long-term living options
- ✨ How Osprey Village is redefining community, safety, and support
- ✨ What parents should look for when exploring housing opportunities
- ✨ The emotional side of planning for the future — and the hope that comes with real solutions
Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, sibling, educator, or simply someone who believes in inclusive communities, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a glimpse of what’s possible.
Listen, share, and help spread the word — because resources like this deserve to be seen.