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Episode 89- Beau Brooks
On Episode 89 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Beau Brooks, founder of Upside Downs Louisiana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, connecting, empowering, and supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Louisiana.
What began as a deeply personal calling has grown into a powerful movement of inclusion, advocacy, and community impact. Over the past 10 years, Upside Downs Louisiana has helped reshape the narrative around Down syndrome by focusing on ability over limitation and ensuring families feel supported from the moment of diagnosis.
In this episode, Beau shares:
The story behind founding Upside Downs Louisiana
The meaning behind the organization’s name
Leadership lessons from building and sustaining a nonprofit
The impact of the Ella’s Endeavor Basket Program for new families
How partnerships with hospitals, schools, and healthcare providers strengthen early support
The importance of community involvement and volunteers
2026 marks a major milestone as Upside Downs celebrates 10 years of impact, culminating in their signature 3.21 Dash on World Down Syndrome Day, a globally recognized day of awareness and celebration for individuals with Down syndrome.
This conversation goes beyond nonprofit leadership. It’s about fatherhood, courage, community, and choosing to build something that changes lives.
Whether you are a parent, educator, healthcare professional, advocate, or community leader, this episode will inspire you to see ability, embrace inclusion, and lead with heart.
Follow Upside Downs on social media:
To sign up for the 3.21 Down Syndrome Dash, click here!
For more information about Upside Downs, click here!
SPONSORS FOR MARCH:
- Explore Houma
- Rouses Markets
For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, click here!
Music by Waylon Thibodeaux
Connect with us at The Grant O Show!
_____________________________________________
Send mail to:
The Grant O Show Podcast
203 West Second Street
Suite 19
Thibodaux, LA 70301
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By The Grant O ShowOn Episode 89 of The Grant O Show, we sit down with Beau Brooks, founder of Upside Downs Louisiana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, connecting, empowering, and supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families across Louisiana.
What began as a deeply personal calling has grown into a powerful movement of inclusion, advocacy, and community impact. Over the past 10 years, Upside Downs Louisiana has helped reshape the narrative around Down syndrome by focusing on ability over limitation and ensuring families feel supported from the moment of diagnosis.
In this episode, Beau shares:
The story behind founding Upside Downs Louisiana
The meaning behind the organization’s name
Leadership lessons from building and sustaining a nonprofit
The impact of the Ella’s Endeavor Basket Program for new families
How partnerships with hospitals, schools, and healthcare providers strengthen early support
The importance of community involvement and volunteers
2026 marks a major milestone as Upside Downs celebrates 10 years of impact, culminating in their signature 3.21 Dash on World Down Syndrome Day, a globally recognized day of awareness and celebration for individuals with Down syndrome.
This conversation goes beyond nonprofit leadership. It’s about fatherhood, courage, community, and choosing to build something that changes lives.
Whether you are a parent, educator, healthcare professional, advocate, or community leader, this episode will inspire you to see ability, embrace inclusion, and lead with heart.
Follow Upside Downs on social media:
To sign up for the 3.21 Down Syndrome Dash, click here!
For more information about Upside Downs, click here!
SPONSORS FOR MARCH:
- Explore Houma
- Rouses Markets
For more information on the Bayou Region Incubator, click here!
Music by Waylon Thibodeaux
Connect with us at The Grant O Show!
_____________________________________________
Send mail to:
The Grant O Show Podcast
203 West Second Street
Suite 19
Thibodaux, LA 70301