Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman

Ordained Minister, Curtis Williams Jr. talks about his experience as a disabled Black church leader in America. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Mandi : Mandi Frantz here welcoming you to my podcast - Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman.   [Upbeat Background Music] Mandi : I considered starting off by saying happy one year quarentiniversary, but this year hasn't been happy and this hasn't been something to celebrate. Instead, I'll say I'm glad those of you listening are survivors. I'm grateful to have made it through to this point.  I'm excited to share this episode at this time because the interview touches are many crucial topics, some that I've discussed from my own point of view in previous episodes. Today you'll hear from a Black disabled pastor about what his experience in American society is like. Let's jump right in! [Mandi voices Ad (ads change and will vary)] [Doorbell Sound Effect]

What would you say to the parent who abandoned you? Hear Mandi's message to her father in this exclusive bonus episode. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Mandi : Mandi Frantz here welcoming you to my podcast - Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman.   [Upbeat Background Music] Mandi : This episode is a challenging one for me, but might be part of my healing process. Last time we spoke, I told you about the relationship, or lack of relationship, I had with my father. Approximately 2 weeks before COVID-19 forced the world to shut down, my father died. From what I gather, it was unexpected, not only to me, but to his family.  He went to the hospital for back surgery and I think he may have had a stroke. I heard his last few days alive in the hospital weren't pretty. He couldn't speak or really recognize people. In the end, he was on life-support and his family made the difficult decision of letting him go.  After a week of

In a time when we often hear about fatherless sons, Mandi kicks off season 4 with a vulnerable look at what it's like being a fatherless daughter.  Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Mandi : Mandi Frantz here welcoming you to my podcast - Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman.   [Upbeat Background Music] Mandi : As I started thinking about the fact that this is my fourth season of this podcast, I asked myself why? I'll be honest, I don't have a ton of listeners yet. I have some loyal fans that I appreciate dearly, but my purpose was never fame. I don't really make money doing this either and as I'm writing this episode, it's already after Midnight and I'm exhausted. Why then? Why do I continue these episodes? The truth is that I feel led by God to share my story. Maybe it's for that one person who needs to hear it. Maybe it's for the listener who never lets me know they listen. In the end, maybe i

  Listen to the way this young autistic Black man turned his passion into a small business. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Mandi Frantz here welcoming you to my podcast - Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman.                                                                [Upbeat Background Music] Mandi:   It is the last day of February and I have a super sweet treat for today's episode! I'm interviewing Kyle and Valerie Palma from Big Kyle's Little Truffles. This interview is extra special to me for a few reasons. First, I've had the honor of getting to know Kyle and his family for 6 years through my work at KEEN New York. Second, Kyle's motivational story encourages me to continue the work I'm doing in sharing my story of finding my Beautiful. Lastly, Kyle is pushing aside stigmas and breaking down barriers, which will make you want to pursue your passions. Now, I'll insert my disclaimer that my lit

  Mandi talks about the Black Disabled Lives Matter Movement. WARNING: There is mature content in this episode that is not suitable for children. This episode may also be triggering for people who experience(d) racism and/or discrimination Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Mandi : Mandi Frantz here welcoming you to my podcast - Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman.   [Upbeat Background Music] Mandi : We celebrated love the last few weeks as we delved into Bridgerton 2 weeks ago and then chatted with my friends Matt and Nicole, the disabled couple who told all on Valentine's Day. But I would be remiss to let February pass without recognizing and honoring Black History Month.  I'll be honest, I debated a lot about creating an episode about this. Obviously it's not because I don't think we should recognize it, but because I think honoring Black and African American people should be a normal thing and it feels off to l

  This Valentine's Day special features a lovely disabled couple being interviewed by Mandi. They discuss life, love, and disability. Find Me Online: Website Facebook Instagram Transcript Mandi Frantz here welcoming you to my podcast - Find Your Beautiful: Life Through the Eyes of a Christian Disabled Woman.                                                                [Upbeat Background Music] Mandi:   Happy Valentine's Day! I'll keep this intro short because you may have noticed this episode is triple the length of my usual ones. However, this is probably my favorite one to date! I'm excited for you to listen to this beautiful love story of my friends Matt and Nicole. Join us as we talk love, life, and disability.  [Mandi voices Ad (ads change and will vary)] [Doorbell Sound Effect] Mandi: So, if you can start off introducing yourselves. Matt: Yeah, sure. So, uh, my name is Matt. Um, I'm 31, uh, and I have a disability called Osteogenesis Imperfecta. It's t