Realizing Your Potential with DeAndra Smith

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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