Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."

Our guest for this episode is Linda Bonner, Founder of Linda Bonner Studios and Author of Blessed with Extraordinary.

The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.

Key Topics:

Growing up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan as the oldest of four sisters

Excelling academically, playing clarinet, and launching an early piano teaching business

Earning a degree in Computer Information Systems and working at Texas Instruments

Leaving corporate life to care for her son Kevin, born with Down syndrome

Choosing McKinney for its exceptional special education programs

Building multiple small businesses, leading to Linda Bonner Studios and handcrafted greeting cards

Creating miniature art sold through Art-O-Mat, a global network of vintage vending machines

Teaching card-making workshops in senior communities and memory care facilities

Authoring "Blessed with Extraordinary," a book on raising Kevin and disability advocacy

Expanding her mission through LinkedIn, Substack, and blessedwithextraordinary.com

Resources Mentioned:

https://lindabonnerstudios.com

https://www.blessedwithextraordinary.com 

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