MDA Quest Podcast

By: Muscular Dystrophy Association
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  • The official podcast for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
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  • 49: Episode 48 - Living with intention and creating a more beautiful life with Amber Bosselman

    49: Episode 48 - Living with intention and creating a more beautiful life with Amber Bosselman
    Jan 28 2025
    In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with certified Life Coach who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Amber Bosselman has devoted her career to providing living skills for individuals with physical disabilities, and helping them find personal fulfillment, and develop strategies to improve their lives and reach their goals. While offering her clients a new perspective and a soft place to land, she joins us to share her experiences, expertise and advice when it comes to navigating life and following your dreams.

    Guests:

    Amber Bosselman is a certified Life Coach and specializes in coaching people with disabilities. She brings a strong clinical background with a degree in Psychology and blends that perfectly with her practical and everyday tools she offers in life coaching. With over a decade of experience studying mental health and the human mind, Amber is committed to helping people with physical disabilities overcome obstacles and increase their independence.

    When not busy helping other people live their best life, Amber loves to read, paint and relax with her husband. She soaks up sunshine wherever possible and aims to spread just as much emotional sunshine to others.

    Connect with Amber:

    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Amber-Bosselman-Coaching-100076004193828/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amber.bosselman.coaching/
    Host:

    Mindy Henderson is MDA’s Vice President of Disability Outreach & Empowerment & Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media, and the host of this podcast. She was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, type 2 when she was 15 months old and has been a life-long partner to MDA. Mindy is also a motivational speaker and a writer, and author of the book, The Truth About Things That Suck.

    Connect with Mindy:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendersonmindy/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyhendersonspeaks/
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    39 mins
  • 48: Episode 47 - Wrapping Up 2024 with Leah and Ira

    48: Episode 47 - Wrapping Up 2024 with Leah and Ira
    Nov 25 2024
    In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with Muscular Dystrophy Association’s National Ambassadors, Leah Z., and Ira Walker. Leah is a dedicated advocate that feels it is important to advocate for yourself and stand up for those that are not able.Ira feels that connecting and sharing his story with others through MDA has been life changing. These Ambassadors join us to share their experiences, expertise, and advice.

    Transcription

    Guests:

    Leah is 17 years old and was born with an ultra-rare form of neuromuscular disease. She is an accomplished actress, dancer, model and adaptive athlete. She has danced on the Lincoln Center stage, walked in New York Fashion Week...twice, and appeared in the Jennifer Lopez movie, Marry Me.

    Connect with Leah:

    • Instagram - @leahj.zelaya

    Ira is a 39-year-old who lives with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). He’s an avid sports fan, cultural connoisseur of the arts, and an impressive cook who is constantly evolving his culinary abilities. A highly independent and active gentlemen that is living his dream and best life in south Florida while working an exciting career in HR and loves exploring the the sights and sounds of his environment in his sophisticated modified van.

    Connect with Ira:

    • Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/IraWalker321

    Host:

    Mindy Henderson is MDA’s Vice President of Disability Outreach & Empowerment & Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media, and the host of this podcast. She was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, type 2 when she was 15 months old and has been a life-long partner to MDA. Mindy is also a motivational speaker and a writer, and author of the book, The Truth About Things That Suck.

    Connect with Mindy:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendersonmindy/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyhendersonspeaks/
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    44 mins
  • 47: Episode 46 - Creating Beauty from your Dreams with Shakiira Rahaman

    47: Episode 46 - Creating Beauty from your Dreams with Shakiira Rahaman
    Nov 18 2024
    In this Quest Podcast episode, we chat with the Kira Cosmetics founder and entrepreneur, who lives with muscular dystrophy. Shakiira Rahaman, who founded her make-up line in 2019 after a life changing event, joins us to share her experiences, expertise, and advice when it comes to navigating life and following your dreams.

    Transcript

    Guests:

    Kira Cosmetics was founded by Shakiira Rahaman, a 37-year-old Fl. woman with Muscular Dystrophy. After an extended hospital stay in 2019, she went home and was inspired by a YouTube entrepreneur video. As a former make-up sales rep, she set out to create her first make-up line! Perfect for make-up lovers who love the art of makeup, Kira Cosmetics is cruelty-free, recyclable, and has packaging that becomes decor.

    Connect with Shakiira:

    • Website: https://kiracosmetics.com/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2h08KJs8Kx/
    Host:

    Mindy Henderson is MDA’s Vice President of Disability Outreach & Empowerment & Editor-in-Chief of Quest Media, and the host of this podcast. She was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, type 2 when she was 15 months old and has been a life-long partner to MDA. Mindy is also a motivational speaker and a writer, and author of the book, The Truth About Things That Suck.

    Connect with Mindy:

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hendersonmindy/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindyhendersonspeaks/
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    27 mins

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