Date: March 7, 2022

Name of Show: Let’s Rethink This

Episode title and number: Realizing Your Potential with DeAndra Smith

Brief summary of show: Today I am talking with DeAndra Smith. DeAndra is a member at Independence Center who first came to IC homeless and in need of a lot of support. Over time, DeAndra realized his potential, got involved with the kitchen unit at the Clubhouse, participated as the member dancer in Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, and now serves on Independence Center’s Board of Directors. DeAndra shares his story and some of the things he has learned along the way.

Bullet points of key topics & timestamps:

1:03 - 4:19 DeAndra's Background

8:05 - 9:25 Clubhouse International Conference

9:57 - 12:43 Dancing with the St. Louis Stars

13:55 - 16:45 Independence Center Board of Directors

16:45 - 18:25 Peer Specialist

19:15 - 20:55 How DeAndra Utilizes Clubhouse

List of resources mentioned in episode:

Independence Center

DeAndra’s Performance

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