ETB 56: From Parenting to Publishing: The Story Behind the Creation of Eleanor's eXtraordinary Dreams with Carlee Ragains

Embrace the Blessing

ETB 56: Ready to journey into the heartwarming world of Carlee Ragains, a creative spirit, mother, wife, and mimi? Carlee's story weaves a rich tapestry of love, courage, and perseverance, as she shares the joys, challenges, and unimaginable fulfillment that come from parenting her 16-year-old daughter, Ellen, who was born with Down syndrome. Carlee paints a vibrant portrait of Ellen, a high functioning, verbal, independent, sensitive, and personality-packed young woman - an inspiring beacon of hope and testament to the beauty of embracing uniqueness.
Carlee's creativity doesn't stop at parenting; she has harnessed her experiences and channeled them into the creation of a beautiful children's book. Would you believe the ideas for this book started flowing in the shower? This book aims to promote self-advocacy, create connections, and foster understanding about disabilities. Carlee talks about her journey from an initial rejection by a publisher to eventually seeing her labor of love come to life.
Carlee dreams big. She envisions a series of books that illuminate different diagnoses and disabilities, engaging readers in an inviting and non-threatening way. This woman's relentless optimism and her dreams for her daughter to thrive are as beautiful as her project. So, if you're ready to be inspired, uplifted and enlightened, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Come, join us on this journey of celebrating uniqueness and potential in all children, regardless of their abilities.
Connect with Carlee
Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/498c1a387cc6/bqr1oq075o
IG: @carleeragainswrites
Blog: https://carleeragains.wordpress.com
Eleanor's eXtraordinary Dreams Illustrator:
Megan Webber
Megan's IG: @megan_webber_art
Eleanor's eXtraordinary Dreams Publisher:
https://unitedhousepublishing.com/

Connect with Sandy:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandydeppisch
Embrace the Blessing Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/ETB4ME
Website: http://www.embracetheblessing.com/

Kapitel

1. ETB 56: From Parenting to Publishing: The Story Behind the Creation of Eleanor's eXtraordinary Dreams with Carlee Ragains (00:00:00)

2. Parenting a Child With Special Needs (00:00:05)

3. Promoting Inclusion Through a Children's Book (00:14:16)

4. Writing a Picture Book Journey (00:20:39)

5. Future Plans for Books and Dreams (00:26:54)

6. Book Discussion on Embrace Podcast (00:36:07)