Little City, Big Voices

Sharing the real stories of people who love, empower and champion children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

Little City, Big Voices is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Little City, Big Voices, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Designing Possibility: IKEA, Little City, and the Bell Family Arts Center (Guest: Todd Mrowice)

  Aug 11, 202647 min

  Todd Mrowice of IKEA Schaumburg joins Little City, Big Voices to share how a simple campus visit grew into a meaningful partnership that helped transform the new Bell Family Arts Center. Todd talks about community engagement, corporate partnerships, and IKEA’s role in furnishing and designing a space built to support creativity, connection, and skill-building. The conversation comes just ahead of the Bell Family Arts Center ribbon cutting on August 15, celebrating the many partners who helped bring the new space to life.

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  Episode #12

  Empowering Through Recreation: A Story of Success (Guests: Mike Cusick & Nick D.)

  Jun 17, 202627 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Mike Cusick, Director of Recreation Services, and Nick D., a Little City resident and Special Olympics athlete, to talk about the importance of recreation, connection, and community. Nick shares his experiences, interests, and the role meaningful activities and relationships play in building confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.

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  Episode #11

  Big Footsteps and Bigger Connections - Guest: Andrea Biwer

  Apr 22, 202627 minS0

  <p>Andrea Biwer has spent 30 years building relationships across the Chicagoland business community, and in this episode she talks with host Rich Bobby about why those connections matter beyond the bottom line. As president of the Schaumburg Business Association, she shares how partnerships between local businesses and nonprofits like Little City create real, lasting impact.</p>

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  Episode #10

  Creating Space to Shine - Guest: Julie Bell

  Mar 25, 202631 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Little City Big Voices, Julie Bell shares a personal perspective on the power of creativity and connection. Inspired by her sister Andy, she reflects on her belief that art can open doors, creating opportunities for expression, learning, and meaningful social engagement for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</p><p> </p><p>Julie also recognizes the people who make that impact possible every day, expressing gratitude for DSPs and staff whose compassion and commitment help create fuller, more vibrant lives. It is a conversation rooted in love, advocacy, and the idea that when we invest i...

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  Episode #9

  Families: Take a Breath, You Are Not Alone Guest: Samantha Alloway

  Jan 27, 202632 minS0

  <p>Little City, Big Voices welcomes Samantha Alloway, Executive Director of the Arc of Illinois, to the podcast this week. A former Director of Government Relations at Little City, Samantha now advocates for Illinois families supporting loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). She shares her powerful personal story—including her cancer journey and her son’s Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis at age 3—and how those experiences fuel her work today. Under Samantha’s leadership, the Arc of Illinois gives families a place to turn, take a breath, and know they are not alone.</p><p><br></p>

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