On this Travel Diary episode, Join Georgia and Daniel as they recap their whirlwind two‑day weekend in Washington Dulles and Old Town Alexandria. From NonRev adventures and airport surprises to celebrating birthdays with friends, pulling planes with United Airlines, and waterfront walks in Old Town Alexandria — this episode captures the joy, laughter, and community spirit of their trip.
📌 Highlights include:
- Meeting friends and coworkers at ORD before flying to DCA
- A surprise birthday party with Victor & Jill Mills
- Special Olympics connections at the Dulles Day Plane Pull
- Exploring Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront and nightlife
- Family time, movies, and a spirited Unified Basketball game
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About the Podcast Co-Hosts:
Co-Host, The Georgia and Daniel Show
Georgia Hunter is the Co-Host of the Georgia and Daniel Show and the host of Georgia’s Grill, a cooking and baking video show. She is a Crew Member at Trader Joe’s, a Cater at Warrior Catering, and an Athlete Leader with Special Olympics Illinois. Georgia is a graduate of Triton College, where she earned a cooking and bakery certificate.
Founder, Special Chronicles
Daniel Smrokowski is an award-winning disability advocate, journalist, podcaster, and public speaker dedicated to advancing inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He is the founder and host of Special Chronicles, a long-running and internationally recognized media platform that shares stories, interviews, and podcasts highlighting the achievements, experiences, and voices of people with disabilities.
In 18 years, Special Chronicles has produced more than 1,000 episodes, reached over 100,000 website views, and achieved more than 50,000 podcast downloads, using storytelling and journalism to promote inclusion, accessibility, and disability awareness. For his commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices through media, Daniel received the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice.
In addition to his media work, Daniel serves as a Service Ambassador at United Airlines based in Chicago and is a longtime Special Olympics athlete leader. He has held one of the movement’s highest athlete leadership positions as a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger, representing Special Olympics through public speaking, leadership, and international advocacy.
Through his work in media, advocacy, and leadership, Daniel inspires audiences to see disability inclusion not as a limitation, but as an opportunity to build stronger, more connected communities.
