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A Little Something Extra Podcast is hosted by GiGi Gianni, the namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, her brother Franco and her mom, Nancy. With 60+ GiGi’s Playhouse locations across the country and Mexico they spread a global message of acceptance for all. GiGi’s offers free programs and celebrates everybody’s Little Something Extra! This podcast invites others to share their Little Something Extra in hopes of inspiring people to find theirs!!
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Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
We’re back with another Pop-Up Podcast, live from the 2025 NDSC Conference in Dallas! This episode features two incredible guests you may recognize! With an unshakable sibling bond and a whole lot of heart, we are joined by Annika and Aaron Soderfelt.
Aaron is 24, loves country music, has got the jams, and has a playlist for every occasion (especially for “grump walks”). Annika is an occupational therapist, fierce advocate, and founder of NotAlwaysHappy.org, a mental health resource created to support the Down syndrome community.
In this episode, you’ll get to hear about:
- Their favorite songs and artists
- The story behind their infamous “grump walks” playlist
- Aaron’s experiences flying solo and how he's crushing independence
- Annika’s advice to siblings, her doctoral research, and why “love” is the foundation of it all
- What it really means to grow up as siblings including the challenges and the power of showing up for one another
Tune into this episode for a heartfelt, hilarious, and refreshingly honest conversation about family, advocacy, and redefining what it means to live a full and meaningful life!
Watch the video version of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@alittlesomethingextra
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