All Access with Amélie
Season 1
Behind the Tassel: Navigating Life After Graduation
Behind the Strength: A Mother’s Story of Resilience
Behind the Diagnosis: A College Student’s Autoimmune Journey
Behind the Curtain: 22 Years of Storytelling
by All Access with Amélie
For years, Rylin called South Dakota State University home. Now, as a Class of 2025 graduate and new member of the SDSU Admissions Team, she’s learning what it means to step into life beyond college. With making big decisions, to finding her place in a new chapter, Rylin is navigating the exciting & sometimes uncertain reality of life post-grad! In this episode we talk about the transition from college student to young professional, the pressure to have your future figured out, and what it really means to find your own path. This episode shares lived experiences, new beginnings, & encouragement to embrace the unknown to all those nearing the graduation stage!
As a role model to many, Val has poured her heart into her family, community, and the people around her. Using her voice, she shares the transparency of motherhood, the importance of advocacy, and what it’s like to navigate big changes in your life. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Val was faced with hardships, but that never let her endurance fade! In this episode of AAA, we go behind the strength to hear Val’s story of resilience, motherhood, and survival. Val opens up about the realities of breast cancer and the power of leaning on friends, family, and your community. This episode shares lived experiences & encouragement to audiences to keep fighting, even when life feels uncertain! Grab a pen and paper because Val has some great advice that you won’t want to forget!
For years, Denver struggled to have her voice heard and her pain advocated for. As a current STEM student at UCLA, Denver has finally stepped into her voice and learned the power of sharing her story. In this episode of AAA, we see what it’s really like to be a young woman battling an invisible illness. With her official diagnosis of P.O.T.S. (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Denver joined the fifty million Americans who struggle with an autoimmune disease. This episode shares lived experiences, personal growth, & encouragement to always (!!!) advocate for yourself & see the invisible.
After 22 years of shaping one of South Dakota’s most renowned high school theatre programs, Justin Speck and Joey Lore are taking their final bow together at Rapid City Central High School. In this episode, we chat on everything from their fundraising “Broadway Specktaculore” production, the impact of theatre education, the final few months of their shared teaching journey, and what it means to dedicate your life to helping students find their voice.
It’s time to grab your backstage pass and go all access into the stories that define us! Hi- it’s Amélie- and I’m so glad you’re here! If you’re tuning in, get ready to dive into real, raw, & relatable conversations from all walks of life. Let’s go behind the scenes and take on this journey together!