A Day In The Life

This week on The Whitney Reynolds Show we are spending a "Day In The Life" of kids with special needs. We are meeting an organization that family members to people with disabilities consider "miracle ground."

Tune in, Monday 5/14 in Chicago at 6:30 PM on Lakeshore PBS. Thursday at 7:30 on WQPT, The Quad Cities and EVERYWHERE, Fridays right here!

Using Your Platform

It’s not all about tiaras in the pageant world and this week we explore a side of the title holders you don’t always see, the women & their platforms. We sit down with several past and present pageant winners and hear how they are using their status to help others. From autism awareness to anti-bullying, we take a look at these women and the mission they're on.

Ironic timing for this show to air, because this weekend The Whitney Reynolds Show is being recognized at the FAHF Awards as a Humanitarian Honoree. This award is being given to us for the work we do with the show and helping our community through the topics we pick. I always said that if I had the chance to follow my dreams and become a talk show host, we would use this platform to create positive change!

Just like the guests from this week's show, we all have landed in a special place & have a unique way we can help others. I hope this episode motivates you can dig deep and identify the platform you've been given. Watch as our guests explain how we can go about helping others with the voice we have!  I'll see you tonight at 6:30 on Lakeshore PBS.

Ironic timing for this show to come out because over the weekend, The Whitney Reynolds Show is being reconized a

We first talk with the Executive Director of the Illinois International Pageants, Beverly Turkowski. Her titles include Mrs. Illinois International 2005 and the “Supermodel with Style Award” just to name a few.  She values education and spends her time helping young girls and women on their path to achieving their dreams.

This week we meet several pageant goers including Mrs. Illinois 2016, Nicole Zwiercan. She explains winning her title has helped her spread her message of anti-bullying.

            We also sit down with Miss Teen America winner Lindsey Pearlman and Miss Illinois International winner Jessica Kumpula to discuss their success and accomplishments in their recent pageants. These girls proudly represent Illinois and without their hard work it would not have been possible. Be sure to tune in Monday, November 7th at 6:30 on Lakeshore Public Television.

Taking The "DIS" Out Of Disability

What an exciting week! They say, "third time's a charm," and that couldn't be more true of our upcoming third episode of The Whitney Reynolds Show.

We're all about the charming Miss You Can Do It pageant. It's a national non-profit pageant for girls and women with special needs. I'll be sitting down with founder Abbey Curran, who was Miss Iowa 2008 to discuss her mission.

I talk to world famous autism activist, author and professor of animal studies, Temple Grandin. She will discuss her life's work and how she helps those living with autism. Then, to cap it off, I'll be talking to director and producer, Ron Davis who made an HBO film on the pageant.

Abby Curran- Founder Miss You Can Do it

This is sure to be an inspiring episode. It promotes growth and confidence for girls living with disabilities. Don't miss out. Be sure to check your local listings for show info in your area! You can also find the episode on our YouTube page after it airs. Remember to stay up to date with the show on our Facebook page. Follow me on Twitter @W3Whitney. Pin my posts on you Pinterest to share these hopeful stories to your community. 

SPEAKING OF UNSTOPPABLE- Join me Sunday, October 19th at Highland Park Country Club, as I emcee the fourth annual fundraiser “Soar to New Heights!” for Aspiritech.

Aspiritech helps adults with autism soar to new heights by living fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives. Aspiritech trains and hires adults with Asperger’s syndrome and other forms of high functioning autism to be software testers, a job well-suited to their unique talents, such as attention to detail and an exceptional ability to focus. The organization has earned praise from across the nation as a pioneer in creating jobs for adults with autism. To purchase tickets please visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/845145. Hope to see you there!

Discussing Autism, Saturday on WYCC

According to autismspeaks.org: Autism, the fastest-growing serious developmental disability, affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys, and those figures are continuing to grow.

Let’s educate and learn how we can help!  Join us this Saturday as we sit down and talk to Julie Obradovic and WGN Radio Host Patti Vasquez, both mothers who have dealt with autism first hand.

We will see how autism is accommodated in the Chicago school system and talk to the teachers that are the everyday heroes in the classroom.

Finally, we talk to Tom Dempsey, the program administrator for Have Dreams.  Tom tells us about the organization and what they are doing to help fight autism.

Join us this Saturday as we discuss ways that you can help in the fight against autism and how to spread awareness, because we are dedicated to make a difference but we need your help too!