In this episode, Julie and Stacey sit down with Tina Hubbard and Meg Novacek, two long-time members of WoW – the Women of the Work Skills. Tina reflects on how she first got connected with Work Skills and the benefits her company gained from having WSC participants as a part of their team.  Meg shares what has kept her engaged for more than a decade - the joy of helping individuals recognize their own potential and achieve success.  Their stories highlight the Foundation’s significant impact over the past 20 years, creating opportunity, challenging assumptions about people with disabilities, and proving that with the right support, anyone can thrive.  

00:00 Introduction to Work Skills

01:12 Meg and Tina’s Work Skills Journey

03:40 Beyond Basic Skills: Real-World Impact

07:21 Corporate Board, Foundation, and Group Home

11:32 The Women of Work Skills (WOW)

15:09 Tours, Artisan’s Corner, and Community Engagement

19:57 The Secret Sauce: Tours and Therapies

25:29 Innovative Giving: QCDs and WOW Community

29:57 Expanding WOW and Monthly Giving

35:05 Giving Tuesday and Matching Donations

37:41 Clinical Services and Community Impact

41:31 Work Ethic, Impact, and Starfish Analogy

46:45 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Show Links

To learn more about the Work Skills Foundation check out their links below.

Website: https://wskillsfoundation.org

Donate here!: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=T6W5SDJ5SQZLL 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WskillsFoundation

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvB58IqpYoBV5fm3CL2RUAg

Email [email protected] 

Ph: (517)304-8003

 

Guest Links

Tina Hubbard, President and CEO

HDA Truck Pride

Website: https://www.hdatruckpride.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdatruckpride

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hdatruckpride/

X: https://x.com/HDATruckPride

Email: [email protected]

& Meg Novacek