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This series highlights information and resources, including entrepreneurial support programs, from the small游戏副本 business support ecosystem. Each podcast features information on strategies, programs, and resources to inform entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities.
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- Jul 28, 202659 min
Season Five Episode Four: From Blank Page to Bookshelf: The Journey of Writing a Book
Ever wondered what it really takes to turn an idea into a finished book? In this episode, we will talk to Lachi, author of multiple books, and Maria Chapman, author and founder of Connected Ghost Writing, who will pull back the curtain on the entire journey, from the spark of inspiration to holding a published copy in your hands. Whether you're dreaming of writing your first novel, crafting a nonfiction guide or simply curious about how books come to life, this conversation breaks it all down.
- Jul 28, 202652 min
Season Five Episode Three: From Idea to Shelf: How to Start a Product-Based Business
Product-based businesses can be exciting, but they also come with unique challenges, from developing the right product to finding customers who believe in what you've created. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to launch a successful product-based business. We discuss how entrepreneurs turn ideas into real products, navigate manufacturing and sourcing, and build brands that stand out in a competitive market. Our guests Yusef Battle, founder of Cookie Yay!, and AM/Loopy, founder of The Loopy Spoonie, share practical insights on validating product ideas, managing startup costs and getting products into the hands of customers. Whether you're dreaming about launching your first product or looking to grow an existing brand, this conversation offers real-world advice to help you take the next step.
- Jul 28, 202635 min
Season Five Episode Two: From Expertise to Enterprise: How to Start a Successful Consultancy
Turning your knowledge and experience into a consulting business can be one of the most rewarding ways to build a career and make an impact. In this episode, we explore what it really takes to start a consultancy: from identifying your niche and defining your value, to finding your first clients and building credibility in your industry. Lorinda Santana, founder of Remys Consulting, shares practical insights from their own journey, including the challenges of transitioning from employee to consultant, pricing and building a business around expertise. This conversation offers valuable advice, real-world lessons and strategies to help you get started or grow your existing business.
- Jul 28, 202647 min
Season Five Episode One: From Vision to Mission: Starting a Nonprofit
Every impactful nonprofit organization begins with an idea and the courage to act. In this episode, we sit down with three guests: Paul Kent, founder of disAbled Life Alliance, Aurora Pfeiffer, Founder of Color& Cause, and Heather Callahan, founder of Sufficient Grace Grants and Consulting. We discuss what it really takes to build a nonprofit from the ground up. From the moment that sparked the idea to the practical steps of launching an organization, this conversation explores the challenges, lessons and rewards that come with leading a mission-driven cause. Whether you're thinking about starting a nonprofit, working on a mission-driven project or simply interested in how organizations create change in their communities, this episode offers valuable insights to make a difference.
- Jan 18, 202623 min
Season Four Episode 4: Redefining Purpose Through Entrepreneurship: Veterans, Disability, and Opportunity
In this episode, Gary Shaheen, Ph.D., Director for Mental Health Initiatives at the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, is joined by Misty Fox, Director of Entrepreneurship & Small Business at the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Together, they spotlight entrepreneurship as a powerful pathway to independence, purpose, and renewed identity for Veterans with disabilities. The conversation explores the transformative impact of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV), highlighting how the program equips Veterans with the tools, training, and confidence needed to launch their own ventures. Listeners will gain insight into how entrepreneurship can help Veterans redefine their futures and build meaningful, self-directed lives beyond service.
- Jan 18, 202626 min
Season Four Episode 3: ABLE Accounts Made Simple: Tools for Financial Confidence and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Nikki Powis, Director of Small Business Programs at the National Disability Institute, is joined by Jody Ellis, Director of the ABLE National Resource Center, for a clear and practical conversation about ABLE accounts. Jody breaks down everything listeners need to know—from eligibility requirements and how to open the right account to understanding qualified expenses and how ABLE accounts interact with Social Security benefits. The discussion also explores how ABLE accounts can support entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities, along with where to find trusted resources and guidance. Whether you're new to ABLE or looking to make the most of your account, this episode offers actionable insights to help you take greater control of your financial future.
- Jan 18, 202628 min
Season Four Episode 2: Empowerment in Action: Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs to Thrive
In this episode, Caroline Bolas, Small Business Specialist at the National Disability Institute, sits down with Stephanie Swanson, an ICF-credentialed coach and founder of The Empower Network. Stephanie shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship and the mission driving her work to support disabled business owners. Together, they explore the real challenges disabled entrepreneurs face—from accessing funding to finding meaningful mentorship—while also highlighting powerful success stories from The Empower Network. Listeners will gain practical, encouraging advice and a deeper understanding of how community, coaching, and intentional support can help disabled entrepreneurs not just start businesses, but truly thrive.
- Jan 18, 202629 min
Season Four Episode 1: When Creativity Meets Opportunity: Supporting Disability-Owned Businesses
In this episode, Caroline Bolas, Small Business Specialist at the National Disability Institute, is joined by Sue Babin, Special Projects Coordinator at the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council, along with Rachel Rasnick, owner of Rachel Rasnick Art and More, and her mother, Karen Rasnick. Together, they explore how entrepreneurship can open doors, build confidence and skills, and create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities. The conversation highlights the joy of creative business ownership, the essential role of family support, and the importance of inclusive policies that center disability-led businesses. Listeners will hear practical advice, hopeful visions for the future, and concrete ways to support and champion disability-owned enterprises in their own communities.
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This series highlights information and resources, including entrepreneurial support programs, from the small游戏副本 business support ecosystem. Each podcast features information on strategies, programs, and resources to inform entrepreneurs and small business owners with disabilities.
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