Facing Fear

S3E6 - How Can We Make the World More Inclusive? (Tajha Ilerant, Special Olympics Global Messenger and Florida Athlete of the Year)

• Sara McInerney • Season 3

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"If everyone in the world experienced inclusion, we wouldn’t have as many problems as we see today, such as racism." Tajha and I open our conversation with a short piece she wrote for Special Olympics social media drawing the connection between inclusion and racism.

Tajha’s childhood was one filled with hardship. It wasn’t until she heard the inspiring words of Loretta Claiborne that she discovered her passion for public speaking and the power of her voice.

In this interview, Tajha and I share serious conversation, fears, goals, laughter, excitement and I even had to pause to take a few deep breaths after being blown away by her words. She's an energetic young woman who is an Inclusive Youth Leader, U.S. Youth Ambassador, Global Ambassador and the 2019 Southwest Florida Female Athlete of the Year.

Please watch the mini documentary Special Olympics produced about her here.

I’d like to remind you I’ve set up a voicemail line and an anonymous form for our Black brothers and sisters to call in and tell your story. Here’s how you can...

  • Call 317-296-3737 (for nonverbal email facingfearwithsara@gmail.com). To remain 100% anonymous, fill out this form 
  • Share a life experience, an impactful story, your hope, fears, perspective or whatever’s on your heart
  • If you're a Black business owner and would like to promote your business and obtain free advertising from me, I invite you as well
  • Leave your first and/or last name, location, email and phone (for me to contact if needed or if you’d like to have a conversation with me rather than leaving a voicemail) OR choose to remain completely anonymous

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3:42 - Tajha's Interview 
  • 17:56 - About the breeze thru and a special offer to start your own podcast
  • 40:15 - Facing Fear tips from Tajha

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