Collette Divitto started her own cookie company, Collettey's after being rejected for multiple jobs. She was born with Down syndrome and values her independence. After high school, she enrolled in Clemson University's Life program, which readies its participants for the workforce and living on their own.  Collette completed the three-year curriculum in just two years. After graduating, she left South Carolina with her heart set on finding a job in Boston and living independently.

"In Boston, I went on 13 job interviews to find a part-time, paying job," she says but had no luck. "Many times they'd send me an email saying that, at this time (they) feel like I am not a good fit because of me, who (has) a disability."

So Collette took things into her own hands -- hands that I can attest are very good at baking. She started her cookie company in 2016.

Collette wants listeners to know, "No matter who you are, you can make a big difference in this world." 

More:
Order Collette's delicious cookies.
Purchase her book, "Collette in Kindergarten."
Learn more about her nonprofit which helps train people with varying abilities for the workplace.