Perfectly Gifted: A Conversation w/ Chris Hendricks

June is PTSD Awareness Month. In this episode, Beth Butler has a conversation with James Knight, who is a Supplier Diversity Inclusion Manager at Novant Health in Charlotte, NC. Jameson is also the co-chair of the Veterans' Business Resource Group at Novant as well as serving on the Board of Directors at Disability:IN North Carolina. Here, Beth and Jameson will delve deeper into the subject of PTSD as it pertains to disability inclusion in the workplace.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Disability:IN North Carolina is doing its part to raise awareness of this important topic. Join Beth Butler as she welcomes Chris Hendricks - renowned singer/songwriter, recording artist, and inspirational speaker. Chris is also co-founder of "Perfectly Afflicted", a nonprofit dedicated to ending youth suicide. In this episode, Chris shares highlights of his career, his living with Cerebral Palsy, as well as his early battles with depression, and how he emerged "on the other side" a stronger individual.To contact Chris Hendricks, visit: www.iamchrishendricks.com

Marquita Robertson is the Executive Director of The Collaborative. Their mission is to close the wealth gap in North Carolina. Through collaboration with financial institutions, nonprofits, and local government agencies across the state they educate people on building wealth, and advocate on behalf of financially vulnerable communities, including people with disabilities. As we continue to celebrate Financial Literacy month we want to empower North Carolinians with disabilities to achieve financial freedom.This episode is hosted by Beth Butler, Executive Director, and Pat Keul, Operations Director at Disability:IN North Carolina.

April is National Financial Literacy Month, which was created to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits. With many Americans facing uncertain financial times due to job loss associated with COVID-19, practicing healthy financial habits has never been more important. Join us as we hear from Laura Newell, a young lady with developmental disabilities who has mastered the art of couponing and shares her secrets to taking debt-free vacations while still saving for the unexpected!!This episode is hosted by Beth Butler, Executive Director, and Pat Keul, Operations Director at Disability:IN North Carolina.