In our season finale, Sarah Gabriel reflects on the journey so far—sharing highlights of changemakers, lessons from inter-ability businesses, and a vision for a “complete workforce” where people of all abilities are not just included, but essential. 

5 Key Takeaways:

• Start where you are

• Do it with excellence

• There is joy in this work

• Be generous

• Proof of concept

Links:

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⁠IGC's instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/  

Leaf by Niggle, by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.amazon.com/Leaf-Niggle-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0008205531 

Meet Gabi and Mary Angelini, the unstoppable mother-daughter duo behind Gabi’s Grounds and Gabi’s PALS. In this episode, you’ll hear about their surprising pivot during the pandemic, the team’s superpowers (spoiler: speedy Justin, organized Lauren, and Gabi’s own adorableness), and how visibility, joy, and hard work are changing minds—and the workforce. From TEDx talks to the Ghostly Gala and dreams of national expansion, Gabi and Mary are building more than a business. They’re building a movement.

Key Take Aways:

• “No” can be the start of something better.

• Hidden superpowers thrive in plain-sight roles.

• “Too slow” was a myth—they proved it wrong.

Links:

IGC Podcast Audience Survey: https://forms.gle/BGZwBrPJCup8FTKg9 

⁠IGC's website⁠: www.igcwithus.com 

⁠IGC passport⁠: www.igcwithus.com/passport 

⁠IGC's instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/  

Powered by Gabi’s: https://poweredbygabis.org/ 

Gabi’s Ghostly Gala: https://semirosas.swoogo.com/gabis 

TEDx North Carolina: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/60655 

 Gabi on the Kelly Clarkson Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNG57sp90lg 

Shoutouts:

John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ 

Awaken Coffee: https://awakencoffeenc.com/ 

Esteamed Coffee: https://www.esteamedcoffee.com/

Moji Coffee: https://www.facebook.com/mojicoffeeandmore/ 

Spectrum Designs: https://www.spectrumdesigns.org/  

Join us as Kate Wilson, our summer intern and a rising star at Oglethorpe University, shares her journey with Stargardt's disease. Discover how she navigates the workplace, advocates for accessibility, and brings unique perspectives to her team. Kate's insights on disability and perspective are both insightful and inspiring. Don't miss this engaging conversation! Watch on Spotify or YouTube for the full experience.

Key Take Aways:

• Regularly follow up on accommodations to ensure they are effective and make adjustments as needed.

• Remember many tasks can be accomplished in a number of ways. For example, a simple software swap could enable someone with a visual impairment to do the job.

• Blindness doesn't have a single look; it's a spectrum.

Links:

IGC's website

IGC passport

IGC's instagram 

Shoutouts:

Partnership for Innovation (PIN)

Crispy King

Atlanta United Unified

Two Blind Brothers

Ansley Minor, Manager in Development at the Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina, shares how her love for the disability community led to a career in hospitality leadership. In this episode, Ansley explains how her team uses tools like weekly “superpower cards” to keep employees growing, why systems must adapt to individuals—not the other way around—and how leadership rooted in empathy drives real results.

Key Take Aways:

• Training never stops—every shift is an opportunity to grow.

• Create routines that promote ownership and measurable results.

• Inter-ability teams bring authenticity and warmth to service.

  
  

Links:

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IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast

IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/ 

Shepherd Hotel website: https://www.shepherdhotels.com/ 

Shepherd Hotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdhotels/   

Shoutouts:

Clemson LIFE: https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/  

Karah Lindsay joins the show to kick off a special sub-series on disability awareness, starting with a conversation about cerebral palsy and the workplace. With warmth, humor, and clarity, Karah shares about her lived experience with Cerebral Palsy, how it impacts her work and life. From flexible shifts to seating to assuming competence, Karah offers practical advice that’s as useful as it is eye-opening. Also: she’ll show you how she ties her shoes! For video, be sure to watch on Spotify or Youtube! 

Key Take Aways:

• Assume competence.

• Cerebral Palsy, like many things, is a spectrum.

• Seating, work spaces, and shift timing can all be simple accommodations.

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Links:

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Connect with Karah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karah-lindsey-176b6a1a0/

Jeni Smith, founder of SliceAbility Pizza in Cumming, Georgia, shares how her background in hospitality and special education led her to launch a pizzeria with a purpose. SliceAbility meaningfully employs adults with disabilities using clear, structured systems—like color-coded aprons that reflect team members’ progress in the training cycle. From food safety to customer service, team members build real job skills in a supportive environment while delivering an excellent guest experience. 

Key Take Aways:

• Start with small wins—then layer in complexity.
• Hiring for potential means building the systems to support it.
• Rotating roles helps employees discover new strengths.

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Links:

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IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast

IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/ 

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SliceAbility website: https://sliceability.com/ 

SliceAbility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliceability/

LaunchAbility Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572518642885 

Shoutouts:

Marie’s Italian Deli: https://www.mariesitaliandeli.com/

Extra Special People (ESP): https://espyouandme.org/ 

We’ll be sprinkling in some bonus episodes spotlighting stellar managers doing good work on the ground. In this conversation, Heather Sudduth, Housekeeping Manager at Shepherd Hotel, shares how she trains and supports a team where 40% of their team members have intellectual or developmental disabilities. From rotating mentorships to positive reinforcement, and stories of role-matching success, Heather offers a practical look at what an inter-ability, high-performing hospitality team really looks like.

Key Take Aways:

• Hire for heart, then train for skill.
• Patience and empathy are powerful leadership tools.
• Right person, right seat makes all the difference.

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Links:

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IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast

IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus?igsh=cnFza3YybGV4eWhq

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Shepherd Hotel website: https://www.shepherdhotels.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21259138732&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQZmjwcKlxbWVy0rDm5z4kZuhPsPw03m_M-i1r9avBgvrHz1V4fG7UBoCYeAQAvD_BwE 

Shepherd Hotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdhotels?igsh=eHYwd3J4M29wYnB1 

Shoutouts:

ClemsonLIFE: https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/  

Pam Kattouf and Pat Miller, co-founders of Beloved Bath, share how their New Jersey-based company blends artisan bath products with a mission to employ individuals with autism, particularly those on the severe end of the spectrum. We discussed a range of topics from matching talent to task to community advocacy. Pam and Pat offer a powerful model for social enterprise in action.

Use code Goodco to get 20% off your next Beloved Bath order! Contact Pat directly for corporate orders ([email protected]). 

Key Take Aways:

• Community partnerships can help fill experience gaps.
• A bad day should never be someone’s last day at work.
• Employees with disabilities are often your most reliable, motivated team members.

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Links:

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Beloved Bath website: https://belovedbath.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq9RZJz910XdChO3WjidvK-0-VwK7SNtCy74-uEwarnZJ-MHXt5 

For corporate gift orders, email Pat: [email protected] 

Beloved Bath Charitable Foundation: https://belovedbath.com/pages/beloved-bath-charitable-foundation

Be Bold Consultants: https://beboldconsultants.com/ 

Beloved Bath Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belovedbath?igsh=MTl5Z24ydWkybzkwcg== 

Shoutouts:

DollyMoo bath products: https://www.dollymoo.com/ 

Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/ 

Carson's Cookie Dough website: https://www.carsonscookiedough.com/

Rising Tide Car Wash: https://www.risingtidecarwash.com/ 

Jacob Blaeser, President of Ventures ATL, explains how their nonprofit directly employs adults with autism to deliver high-precision data management and product fulfillment services. This episode dives into their scalable model, the unique advantages of a neurodiverse team, and how Ventures ATL blends social impact with business discipline. 

Special Offer:

Ventures ATL is offering a 10% discount on any project for new clients who mention In Good Company. Additionally, if you refer a business that becomes a client, you’ll receive a $1,000 referral bonus.

Key Take Aways:

• Specificity in what you offer helps you stand out.
• Doing unscalable things early is how you earn the right to scale later.
• Use real work to teach real skills.

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Links:

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IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus?igsh=cnFza3YybGV4eWhq 

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Ventures ATL website: https://www.venturesatl.com/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLPztdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3ZM5yVkkk7GYj3uUiKKlTtPJVM2mK_-rGCoXO3lyrX7iMR7KdFw9X4Hh2ms_aem_6BIu-N4-Q_8mBuaz0rAF_A 

Ventures ATL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venturesatl?igsh=cnFkMzVncWUwd2M= 

Ventures ATL’s Podcast: On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xidTeYBXWIs on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ACBs13pdUe2zr4sCvwoAN 

Shoutouts:

Rising Tide Car Wash website: https://www.risingtidecarwash.com/ 

Wonderfully Made: https://order.toasttab.com/online/wonderfully-made 

Tom D’Eri, co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash and author of The Power of Potential, shares how his team built a high-performing business employing individuals with autism—achieving just 20% turnover in an industry where 120% is the norm. He discusses how process design, workforce systems, and inclusive hiring practices drive both operational efficiency and social impact. This episode offers practical insights for leaders looking to reduce turnover, improve performance, and build inclusive companies that scale.

Key Take Aways:

• Training works best when employees help shape it.
• Process isn't the end, it's the means.
• Clear roles reduce confusion and increase productivity.

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Links:

Visit our website: https://www.igcwithus.com/

IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast

IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus?igsh=cnFza3YybGV4eWhq 

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Tom’s book, The Power of Potential: https://www.harpercollinsleadership.com/9781400228904/the-power-of-potential/ 

Rising Tide Car Wash Website: https://www.risingtidecarwash.com/ 

Rising Tide U website: https://risingtideu.com/ 

Rising Tide Car Wash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingtidecarwash?igsh=Ymw5eHVna2h6YzAz 

Shoutouts:

Ultranauts website: https://ultranauts.co/