Molly's Podcast
Be Determined
Ep 18 - Moral Ambition
Ambition isn’t ladder-climbing - it’s aiming high to lift others. We unpack “moral ambition,” tying your goals to real impact and leading even when you’re underestimated.
Ep 17 - A Different Kind of Brilliance
From opening jars to entering buildings, disability demands daily ingenuity, and that’s its own brilliance. Hear how I anticipate barriers, ask for what I need, and keep my independence.
Ep 16 - Anger & Acceptance
Everyone feels anger, but disability can sharpen it: daily barriers and bias add up. In this episode, I name the sources, the signals, and how I channel that heat into change.
Ep 15 - Empowering Rather Than Limiting Children with Disability
When a child’s disability reroutes the map, parents often hear a scary “never” list - this episode is about ditching that script and empowering kids to try, choose, and thrive.
Ep 14 - Beyond Limitations
Too often, disability support fixes deficits instead of fueling strengths—this episode is about dreaming bigger and taking real steps toward goals, win or learn.
Ep 13 - Beyond Limitations
Big goals aren’t overnight wins—they’re built. In this episode, I share how I set aims, break projects into moves, and keep momentum through setbacks with resilience, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.
Ep 12 - Cherishing the Victories, Big and Small
Little victories power big ambitions. Hear how I bank small joys, take smart risks, and stay creatively alive along the way.
Ep 11 - Learning to Run, Jump, and Fly in a Different Way
Limits are real—but so is ingenuity. In this episode, I share how creativity, the right tools, and community help you “run, jump, and fly” in your own way.
Ep 10 - The Honest Self
I’ve spent my life proving I belong in spaces that weren’t built for me. Let’s talk breaking stereotypes, owning your value, and contributing with purpose.
Ep 09- Humor, Grace, and Possibility
My greatest champion? My mom, Rita Rose—she taught me humor, grace, grit, and the courage to try even when things might not work out. This episode is a love letter to her influence on who I am.
Ep 08 - Cultivating a Glass Half-Full Attitude
Optimism works best with a reality check: set goals that build on what you’ve already done, allow room to fail, and keep the glass half-full.
Ep 07 - Goals, Dreams, and Vision
Forget flimsy resolutions—2025 is about foundations. In this episode, we set values-driven goals, commit realistically, and take first steps that actually stick.
Ep 06 - Be Determined During the Holidays
Gratitude, togetherness, and tiny joys can carry you through tough weeks. Hear practical strategies to manage overwhelm and keep perspective.
Ep 05 - Determined Voices
Finding your place starts with challenging the stories that box you in. In this episode, we confront stigma, push for self-determination, and show what’s possible when disabled voices are centered—not sidelined.
Ep 04 - Change
When life throws a curveball, resilience and creativity become daily tools. Hear how I mourned lost independence, got honest about what needed to change, and found momentum in a big community project.
Ep 03 - How Adversity Shapes Purpose-Driven Leaders
Adversity doesn’t disqualify leaders—it forges them. In this episode, I share how disability shaped my grit, empathy, and purpose-driven approach to leadership.
Ep 02 – Turning Challenges into Strength
Challenges reveal who we are. In this episode, I share how people with disabilities turn hurdles into strength through perseverance, community, and purpose—despite a world still catching up in its attitudes
Ep 01 – Building a Life of Self-Determination
Self-determination means steering your own life—abilities, values, and preferences in the driver’s seat. In this episode, I share how that mindset shaped my path and why it matters for everyone.
