Tag Archives: Adults with Disibilities

How We Learned Happiness

While growing up in a household with two brothers with Down syndrome there has always been one comment that digs under my skin. There are some comments I can let go, like, Wow. Your life must be so difficult. Or, Bless you for your patience. Yes, these too get to me. Because I don’t feelContinue reading “How We Learned Happiness”

A New Year’s Offer

Christmas is a beautiful time of year. For many is brings joy. For others it can be very difficult. But nothing in life is flawless. Even grievances add to the pristine and raw splendor that Christmas brings. For many of us, it’s a celebration of religion or collaboration with family and friends. While these areContinue reading “A New Year’s Offer”

5 Tips for the Social Responsible Entrepreneur

Running a business can be both exciting and challenging. Let’s say we throw in the idea of not just growing a business, but benefitting humanity on top of it all. We feel a sense of pride in making a little impact on the world, but in order to leave the biggest impression, success is crucial.Continue reading “5 Tips for the Social Responsible Entrepreneur”

Employment First?

Regarding the Employment First Mandate, which states, According to state law in Ohio, employment services for people with developmental disabilities shall be directed at community employment and all people with developmental disabilities are presumed capable of community employment. I am an employer of a small coffee shop in Urbana, Ohio. I am the sibling ofContinue reading “Employment First?”

Letters to Lee: How to be an Entrepreneur

These are portions of my letters to Lee Shobe, the former CEO of DowBrands. He has been a major mentor throughout the start of my business, The Spotted Cow Coffeehouse. These letters may come across as a bit unprofessional, but they represent what I am learning through my adventure as a young female entrepreneur. BusinessContinue reading “Letters to Lee: How to be an Entrepreneur”

Letters to Lee: Drive Through

These are portions of my letters to Lee Shobe, the former CEO of DowBrands. He has been a major mentor throughout the start of my business, The Spotted Cow Coffeehouse. These letters may come across as a bit unprofessional, but they represent what I am learning through my adventure as a young female entrepreneur. WeContinue reading “Letters to Lee: Drive Through”

Miranda and the “In Crowd”

This summer we added another addition to our family. Miranda, one of the sweetest clients at our farm moved in with us this June.  But behind this stunning 21 year old is a long list of hardships. From the demise of her father at a young age, to her step father’s death this summer, sheContinue reading “Miranda and the “In Crowd””