Collette and Rosemary discuss various topics including their recent activities, entrepreneurship, and advocacy for people with disabilities. They share updates about Collette's bustling week filled with company tours for individuals with disabilities and the visit of a German film crew documenting her work. The conversation also explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding disability and entrepreneurship, particularly in different countries. Collette and Rosemary delve into personal anecdotes, such as Collette's experiences with her aide in school, and the significant impact of guardianship laws on their lives. Moreover, they highlight the importance of meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities and Collette’s mission to change perceptions. The episode is peppered with discussions about their new children's book inspired by their late bulldog, Lulu, and its heartwarming theme. Ending on a lighter note, they discuss their love for live music, their favorite TV shows, and plan for future podcasts to continue their advocacy and storytelling.
Documentary on Collette (trailer): https://youtu.be/KJrgtnjw5Ug?si=-fXYGk3rZmn3_OCJ
THEY SAID: World Down Syndrome Day 2025: https://youtu.be/XNE4F1YaRj0?si=UiNNqrlPnvGAvnfk
01:26 Property Tour and Cookie Baking
03:23 German TV Documentary
08:04 Muffin Story and School Memories
17:04 Guardianship Challenges
24:11 Understanding Proxies and Their Uses
25:09 The Cookie Business: Why Cookies?
25:55 The Art of Baking: Perfecting Cookies
29:50 Remembering Lulu: A Beloved Bulldog
33:24 Creating a Children's Book About Lulu
34:44 Collette's Employee and His Artistic Talent
37:19 Discussing the Book: The Best Life Possible
45:39 Changing Perceptions of Disabilities
46:06 Documentary on Collette: 17%
47:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics
