Join hosts Ben Musgrove and Christopher Light for this heartwarming episode as they visit Creative Enterprises in Cumming, Georgia, to sit down with Lisa Bennett (founder) and Anna Marie Champion (executive director), two exceptional women transforming lives through their nonprofit day program for adults with disabilities.​About Lisa Bennett:A Forsyth County native who knew at 16 she wanted to work with special education after watching an episode of Marcus Welby, MD featuring a child with Down syndrome. Lisa spent 20 years teaching special education in Forsyth and Gwinnett counties, then served as assistant director of special education before founding Creative Enterprises in 2016. Her vision: adults with disabilities shouldn't graduate at 22 only to sit home on the couch.​About Anna Marie Champion:With a background in interior design and HR, Anna's perspective changed when her daughter was born with cerebral palsy. After working in the school system and moving back to Forsyth County, she joined Creative Enterprises as a teacher and fundraiser before stepping into the executive director role a year ago.​Creative Enterprises:A nonprofit day program and workplace employer for adults with disabilities, offering life skills, communication skills, and job skills training.​The Growth:- Started in 2016 with 6 clients- Now serving nearly 140 individuals​- 14 staff members plus 5 nurses- Maintains 1:10 staff-to-client ratio​Programs & Services:Life Skills Training - Including an apartment setup for teaching cooking, cleaning, laundry, and daily living skills​Job Placement - Clients work at various community locations including the Forsyth County Courthouse (Friday coffee and snacks for jury members), city aquatic center, and local businesses​Creative Scoops - Ice cream program teaching money management and customer service​Severe/Profound Care - Nursing program serving individuals with feeding tubes and serious medical needs, giving parents respite from 24-hour caregiving​Community Integration - Daily outings including yoga at city center, workouts at the police precinct with PJ Girvan, and participation in community events​The New Building:After raising $1.4 million, Creative Enterprises is building a new 100-person capacity facility on donated city land. Contractor Ralph Webb is leading construction, with completion expected in early 2025. The current 1957 former Methodist church building will be maintained for severe/profound clients and exercise space.​Keystone Village Partnership:Both Lisa (board member) and Anna work closely with Keystone Village, the residential community being developed for adults with disabilities. This partnership addresses the critical housing need when parents pass away or can no longer provide care.​What We Discuss:- Lisa's calling to special education at age 16​- gap in services for adults after aging out at 22​- Building trust with parents who kept their adult children home​- Anna's journey from stay-at-home mom to executive director​- Managing diverse needs from clients age 22 to 66​- The nursing program for severe/profound individuals​- Community partnerships with city jobs and businesses​- PJ Girvan bringing clients to the police precinct for workouts​- The $1.4 million building campaign success​- Keystone Village residential development needs​- Challenges of state regulations and staffing​- Why "you get what you expect" from clients​How to Help:Location: Former Cumming United Methodist Church building (1957)Website: https://www.creativeenterprises.org/forsyth-countySocial Media: Creative Enterprises Forsyth Campus (Facebook & Instagram)Connect with Bettis Musgrove:📍 202 Tribble Gap Rd, STE 300, Cumming, GA 30040📞 (470) 347-1515🌐 www.bettismusgrove.com