In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven traveled to The Coca-Cola Company’s Atlanta Office Complex in October 2025 to learn more about their commitment to inclusion in the workforce. Hosted by This-Ability Inclusion Network, a thought leader and advocacy group within Coca-Cola, Novie led the conversation around support of employees with disabilities, employees who are caregivers for loved ones with disabilities and consumers of all abilities.

She’s competed in 30 marathons, placing in the top 100 of the Boston Marathon twice. She’s earned her black belt in karate and completed triathlons. She knows the power of commitment and what it takes to, literally, go the distance. Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.

On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, I’m your host RJ Nealon, filling in for the uber talented Novie Craven. Instead of being in a studio and behind a microphone, we’re on the ground at MetLife Stadium for the Unified Flag Football Championships presented by Special Olympics New York and the New York Jets.

On this episode, ESPN Vice President of Corporate Citizenship Kevin Martinez and Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor Gerald Mballe discuss ESPN’s global partnership with Special Olympics, its impact on athlete stories, inclusive sports programs for refugee youth and new initiatives like Take Back Sports to expand access to play.

The Coca-Cola Company sponsors this episode of Season 7 of Inclusion Revolution Radio, where leadership and inclusion take center stage. Recorded in the studios of Podville Media in Washington, D.C., this episode features an inspiring conversation between host Novie Craven and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics. With nearly five decades of dedication to the movement, Mary shares her extraordinary journey, the evolution of Special Olympics and her vision for a future rooted in dignity, opportunity and athlete-centered leadership.

Toyota proudly sponsors this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, celebrating a historic milestone for Special Olympics Unified Sports®. For the first time in Special Olympics’ 57-year history, athletes and Unified partners will compete globally in the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This episode spotlights the power of inclusion and the growth of Unified Sports worldwide, featuring voices from Special Olympics Puerto Rico who are shaping this groundbreaking event.

In this episode, Novie Craven sits down with Thomas Cantara, a Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete who has completed all six World Marathon Majors — Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York City and Tokyo.

In this episode, host Novie Craven welcomes Special Olympics Senior Manager of Communications and podcast producer Alex Padalino and Special Olympics Senior Director of Global Strategic Partnerships Chris Bence to share the story behind the show’s creation, its impact and the role of partnership in building a platform for inclusion.