Down Right Designed artwork

Down Right Designed

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -

Podcast highlighting the life of Anna Sasser, a young adult with Down syndrome. She participates in discussions about her adventures, challenges, hopes, dreams, and life in general.

Relationships Society & Culture Education
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

New Adventures, New Opportunities, and Happy New Year!

February 19, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

On the podcast today Anna is filled with excitement while discussing recent trips, adventures, and life experiences which have occurred since our last podcast. Tune in for a fun and lively discussion! Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Challenging Life Skills

October 02, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

Today is more of an educational experience for Anna. She made a list of some of her challenging life skills. We go through the list and talk about each challenge. Some of the topics she covers include living more independently, taking responsibility, dating, etc. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ct...

Just Call Me Sassy

September 25, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

It has been several months since our last podcast and Anna has had some great experiences she wants to share. The biggest event of the year for Anna has been the birth of her first nephew, so now she is known as Aunt Sassy (sometimes shortened to just Sassy). Some of the other topics she discusses are trips, concert experiences, going to camp as an adult, etc. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Down...

Big Time Dreaming!

January 30, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode Anna discusses the travels, gatherings, business growth, and even a few challenges that have taken place since the last podcast. As always, she has a great attitude, a great outlook on life, and she offers some great advice for all. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Marrying Into a Special Needs Family

September 04, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Anna interviews Hunter, a mechanical engineer,  who happens to be her brother-in-law. She asks about Hunter's interests and some of his favorite family memories. We also talk about some of the conversations he had with Anna's sister, Rachel, when they began to have discussions of marriage. We didn't go into a lot of detail but conversations such as this are important for any who may be marrying into special needs families. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listeni...

Big Time Summer

August 28, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

Anna discusses some of the events in her life that have taken place since the previous podcast. Some of the topics are travel, friends, family, and actually getting to live one of her dreams. A backup copy of audio had to be used so the quality isn't great. We hope you enjoy it anyway. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right...

Stay Calm, Be Blessed, and Follow Your Dreams!

March 13, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode Anna catches up on the different activities that have been taking place since her last podcast. The discussion includes talk about the holidays, recent trips and activities, and ends with Anna giving encouraging advice her audience. It was also her first time to include live interaction as a trial run for future podcasts. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bo...

Winging It!

November 16, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Anna discusses recent trips, holiday traditions, hopes and dreams, and other topics. She had no outline so it was fun to just Wing It! Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

What's Been Happening?

September 13, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

Anna gives an update on what's been happening this summer. Fun and lively discussion. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Birthdays, Beaches, and More!

June 02, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Anna discusses what has been going on in her life since the last podcast. Special guest is Anna's Mom, Donna. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Funcast with My Friend

February 06, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Anna has some Q&A time with her friend Madeline. They met last year and have really developed a close friendship. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

I Haven't Experienced That Special Someone

December 31, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Anna covers several topics which include hopes of becoming more independent, Covid concerns, 2021 goals, and sharing from the heart about dating. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Q & A with Anna

October 07, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Anna covers several topics during a Q & A session on today's podcast. Discussion topics cover some of her favorites, which include travel, Disney, big time dreams, and others. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thanks for listening! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Friendships and Fun

August 10, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

This week Anna welcomes her friend Molly to the podcast. Molly and Anna have been friends for 12 years and have a warm and special friendship. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Vacation Fun

August 04, 2020 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Anna loves looking through photo albums and recalling family fun. This week she takes you along and you get to travel through several vacation memories with us. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Two Crazy Girls and Qualities of a Good Character

July 13, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode we talk about some recent attention given to Anna's painting in a regional magazine and some of the qualities of a good character. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Just Ask Me

July 06, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this funcast Anna answers questions that cover several different topics. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

I Really Did It!

June 01, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Anna discusses her recent birthday celebration and how turning 20 has impacted her life. She also discusses what she looks for in a friend and the fun experience she had on a recent trip. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Coping With Surprises, and More!

May 27, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Anna covers coping with surprises during the episode this week. There is also a fun discussion of some video game ideas that Anna has had. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

How To Get To Know Me

May 12, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Anna interviews her friend, Caitlin, who is a recent college graduate in Speech Therapy. They discuss a number of topics including how to break the ice and take a friendship to a deeper level. (Note: There is one section where Anna gives Caitlin some advice regarding the future which is hard to understand but does not detract from the overall experience.) Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook...

Let's Talk About TV and Movies

May 04, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MB

008 - This week Anna covers topics such as facing the future and dealing with change while discussing some of the television shows and movies that are the most meaningful to her at this time in her life. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with our family: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Adjusting to Change

April 27, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Adjusting to change is the topic of this week's episode. Anna discusses how change can be scary but how it can also have good results. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with Anna: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Quotes to Live By

April 20, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

006 - This week Anna brings in some of her favorite quotes and discusses why they give her strength and encouragement. Please subscribe and leave ratings and comments. Thank you for all the encouragement! Connect with Anna:    FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks    Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

It's Just Too Hard To Talk About

April 13, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

005 - Anna wanted to talk about something that concerns her but is too overcome by emotion to discuss it at this time. She recovers and answers questions about some fears, worries, dreams and recent experiences. She is discovering that this platform is a good way to open up and have some discussions about some of life's real issues. Please subscribe and leave comments and ratings on iTunes and other platforms. Thanks! Connect with Anna:    FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?...

Conversation with My Sister

April 06, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

004 - Anna and her sister, Rachel, enjoy some fun Q & A with each other. Please subscribe and leave comments on iTunes. Thanks! Connect with Anna:    FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks    Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Disney Vacation Adventures

March 29, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

003 - Guess who just returned from Disney World. She is excited to share some of her new experiences. Connect with Anna:    FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks    Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Everyone Has Dreams and Goals

March 25, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

002 - Anna shares some of her dreams and goals. Connect with Anna:    FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks    Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0ro31ctf1l

Introducing the Down Right Designed Podcast with Anna Sasser

March 22, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

001 - Anna has many wonderful qualities that are never seen by most of the people who know her. She has a wonderful personality with a great sense of humor and is very caring and perceptive. In this podcast you will begin to learn what her friends and family already know. Please subscribe! You don't want to miss upcoming content. Thank you! Connect with Anna:    FB: https://www.facebook.com/DownRightDesigns321/?ref=bookmarks    Instagram: https://instagram.com/down.right.designs?igshid=m0...