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Williams Syndrome Association
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One of the only podcasts in the disability space co-hosted by someone with Williams syndrome. Brenden Lemieux — musician, Special Olympics athlete, and person with WS — is joined by Jennifer Keeton, a WS mom and tireless advocate. With over 100 episodes featuring adults with WS, medical experts, and families across the country, this is a place to find insight, community, and hope. Presented by the Williams Syndrome Association

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 108 - Strumming with Charles Ferguson

    Jen is still on vacay, so Brendan and Joel welcome Charlie Ferguson from Florida! Charlie talks about his years of working at Publix, his love of playing music, and what keeps him coming back to this community! As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and a percentage of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code WSA15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

  2. Jul 21

    Ep 107 - The Convention Come Down with Brendan and Joel

    Jen is off with her family, so Brendan and Joel spend a little time recapping the events of the last week. The 2026 WSA Convention in Buffalo was a huge success - emphasis on "huge" considering there were 1800+ people! Enjoy the gentle ramblings of two very tired guys. As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and a percentage of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code WSA15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

  3. Jul 14

    Ep 106 - Convention: Tiny Microphone, Big Ideas

    On Wednesday, July 8th, it was Exhibitor Night at the 2026 WSA International Convention. Jen, Brendan, and Producer Joel took to the floor with tiny microphone in hand to interview some of the attendees...and one dog. As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and a percentage of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code WSA15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

    Ep 106 - Convention: Tiny Microphone, Big Ideas

  4. Jul 7

    Ep 105 - Convention Eve with Producer Joel

    Twas the night before convention and all through the Buff Not a person was sleeping - they've waited enough! Registration was set in the lobby with care Knowing soon Eighteen hundred fine folks would be there. And so Joel proclaimed as some sleep he did seek: Happy Convention to all and to all a great week! As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and 25% of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code MORGAN15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

  5. Jun 30

    Ep 104 - Liaising with Megan Lenihan

    We are one week out from the WSA Convention and there's no better time to meet one of the newest staff members: Megan Lenihan! She joins Jen and Brendan to discuss her role as Family Resource Liaison and her passion for breaking down barriers for families to get the information and resources they need. She's been on the job for only a couple months, but she is already having a huge impact! As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and 25% of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code MORGAN15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

  6. Jun 23

    Ep 103 - Theater Inclusivity with Rachel Flamm

    This week we channel our inner "theater kid energy" as we are joined by Rachel Flamm. She shares about how her love school led to her getting a degree in Early Childhood Education and Sociology. Then Producer Joel so they can nerd out over their love of acting and singing. Rachel wonderfully describes how her Williams syndrome gives her a leg up on understanding her characters! Big shout out to Omar Rudberg from Rachel - his #1 Fan! Joel shared info about the different apps he uses when working in theater. The first is Rehearsal Pro (https://rehearsal.pro/) which allows you to go paperless while working on your script. Second is Linelearner (https://alldayapps.wordpress.com/home/linelearner/) which allows you to record all the lines in a scene and then blank out yours to help with memorization of your lines and cues. Finally there's Sheet Music Scanner (https://sheetmusicscanner.com/) which allows you to snap a photo or upload a .pdf of a song and it will play the accompaniment digitally. As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and 25% of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code MORGAN15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

  7. Jun 16

    Ep 102 - Beyond Awareness Month with Bailey Stack

    Today Jen and Brendan are joined by Bailey Stack, who reminds us that WS Awareness is a year-round endeavour! She shares how she found her voice and learned to trust herself when talking about her own disability and has become a mighty advocate educating families and professionals around the world using social media. Look like Brendan! Convention merch is available in the WSA Store! Go to https://shopwsa.org/ and get your swag now! As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and 25% of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code MORGAN15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

  8. Jun 9

    Ep 101 - The Family Network with Laura Spinney

    We kick off a new century of podcasts with one of the newest additions to the WSA staff: Vice President of Programs Laura Spinney. Laura shares her extensive background working in disability advocacy and as a parent to her adult daughter with WS. She also gets into the details of the WSA's latest program: The Family Network. For more information on the Family Network, go to https://www.williams-syndrome.org/familynetwork and if you're interested in applying for an Area Lead position or a State Lead position, click through to the position descriptions! Convention merch is available in the WSA Store! Go to https://shopwsa.org/ and get your swag now! As always, this episode is sponsored by Innersense Organic Beauty. Click on THIS LINK and complete your purchase and 25% of your purchase will go back to the WSA! Also use promo code MORGAN15 to get 15% off your first purchase!

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One of the only podcasts in the disability space co-hosted by someone with Williams syndrome. Brenden Lemieux — musician, Special Olympics athlete, and person with WS — is joined by Jennifer Keeton, a WS mom and tireless advocate. With over 100 episodes featuring adults with WS, medical experts, and families across the country, this is a place to find insight, community, and hope. Presented by the Williams Syndrome Association

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  • Creator
    Williams Syndrome Association
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Starry-Eyed Podcast®

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