Pop Up Podcast with Matthew Schwab and Kayla Kosmalski

In this special two-part episode of the Pop-Up Podcast, we’re live from the NDSC Conference in Dallas 2025 with two unforgettable guests who are showing the world what’s possible. 

First up: Matthew Schwab: speaker, actor, advocate, and best friend of the podcast! He is back with huge updates. From moving into a new home with his fiancée Lucia to premiering his first feature film Horse Girls at the Tribeca Film Festival, Matthew is living his best life and bringing us along for the ride. 

In Matthew’s segment, you’ll hear: 

• How engaged life is treating him 

• What it’s like cohabiting with his fiancée after 13 years of dating 

• Why his mom Michelle is to thank for jumpstarting his acting journey 

• The heart behind Horse Girls, a film about inclusion, grief, and… competitive hobby-horsing 

• What’s next in his advocacy business 

Then: fan-favorite Kayla Kosmalski takes the mic! As the first person with Down syndrome to narrate a feature film about her own life, Kayla is rewriting the script on representation. 

In Kayla’s segment, you’ll hear: 

• What it means to redefine what’s possible 

• Why The Able Movie is such a groundbreaking project 

• Her experience as Miss Teen USA Delaware 

• What her college life looks like for a communication major and cheerleader 

• Her advice for anyone chasing big dreams 

Together, Matthew and Kayla remind us that passion, purpose, and persistence make anything possible. From the ballroom to the big screen, from dorm rooms to leadership stages, these two are not just making moves, they’re making history. 

Watch the video version of this episode https://www.youtube.com/@alittlesomethingextra