Podcasts about extraordinary ventures

Dr. Dan interviews husband and wife entrepreneurs and parents Gregg and Lori Ireland for Episode 50 in this inspiring episode about their organization Extraordinary Adventures which helps special needs adults work and live independently. http://www.extraordinaryventures.org/about-us/ Gregg and Lori Ireland are the couple who inspired and continue to help the growth of their non-profit organization, Extraordinary Ventures https://www.extraordinarypeoplefilm.com/). In 2007 Gregg and Lori faced the problem of what to do with their son, Vinnie, who has autism spectrum disorder “ASD” and would “age out” of the public school system and community resources. That’s when a group of like-minded-parents united to create employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.  Gregg and Lori join the podcast to discuss more about the organization, the documentary their son is featured in EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE FILM ( https://www.extraordinarypeoplefilm.com/ ), and how their own parenting experience and creative thinking within the autism community is helping so many special needs young adults after the leave the school system.  Gregg and Lauri each share a Parent Footprint moment in this episode and listeners will learn from each reflection.  Greg and Lauri are helping others, raising awareness about neurodiversity, and changing the world one job and one person at a time. Watch this free video to learn more about Dr. Dan and Parent Footprint Awareness Training®.

Late Night Health’s host, Mark Alyn, visits with Gina Ireland, the Ireland Family Foundation’s Liaison to Extraordinary Ventures and Extraordinary People’s Distribution Partner through Cardinal Blue Consulting.Many of Extraordinary Ventures employees were told they were incapable of holding down a meaningful job. However, based on the belief that all people are employable, this 501 (c) 3 non-profit, organization, based in Chapel Hill, NC, has created an exceptionally successful employment model that could easily be replicated in any city.

Late Night Health’s host, Mark Alyn, talks with Gina Ireland, the Ireland Family Foundation’s Liaison to Extraordinary Ventures and Extraordinary People’s Distribution Partner through Cardinal Blue Consulting.Many of Extraordinary Ventures employees were told they were incapable of holding down a meaningful job. However, based on the belief that all people are employable, this 501 (c) 3 non-profit, organization, based in Chapel Hill, NC, has created an exceptionally successful employment model that could easily be replicated in any city.

Late Night Health’s host, Mark Alyn, visits with Gina Ireland, the Ireland Family Foundation’s Liaison to Extraordinary Ventures and Extraordinary People’s Distribution Partner through Cardinal Blue Consulting. Many of Extraordinary Ventures employees were told they were incapable of holding down a meaningful job. However, based on the belief that all people are employable, this 501 (c) 3 non-profit, organization, based in Chapel Hill, NC, has created an exceptionally successful employment model that could easily be replicated in any city.

Late Night Health’s host, Mark Alyn, talks with Gina Ireland, the Ireland Family Foundation’s Liaison to Extraordinary Ventures and Extraordinary People’s Distribution Partner through Cardinal Blue Consulting. Many of Extraordinary Ventures employees were told they were incapable of holding down a meaningful job. However, based on the belief that all people are employable, this 501 (c) 3 non-profit, organization, based in Chapel Hill, NC, has created an exceptionally successful employment model that could easily be replicated in any city.

Welcome to the Autism Advantage podcast! I’m your host, Tom D’Eri, the COO and co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash. In case you’re not familiar with what we do, we employ a fantastic team of individuals with autism, allowing us to empower our staff while offering a fantastic experience to customers. We believe that individuals with autism are an incredible untapped resource for many business, and this show is dedicated to proving that employing these people can create real competitive advantages. Paige Morrow, this episode’s inspirational and informative guest, is the managing director of Extraordinary Ventures. She has managed college students in the past, and explains in our conversation that people with autism are a far more dedicated workforce because they want to work and appreciate the opportunity. Extraordinary Ventures, or EV, was started in 2007 by a group of parents who all had kids on the autism spectrum who were aging out of high school. These parents were all concerned about the fact that their kids would soon age out of having a structured environment and enter the real world, facing a harsh reality with limited opportunities. Together, they came up with EV as a meaningful solution. Extraordinary Ventures is fascinatingly different than the other companies we’ve featured on the show so far, because it isn’t just one business. Instead, it’s a nonprofit organization that currently operates six small businesses in diverse fields ranging from laundry to dog walking to candle-making. Paige and I agree that structuring the work environment is vitally important when you’re running a business employing people with autism. At EV, you’ll see lots of tools to reinforce this structure. Paige offers the example of their laundry business, where they have a folding board with two hinged wings that employees can use to fold a shirt perfectly every time. You’ll hear in this episode that Paige considers two questions about potential businesses: does the business model fit the skills of the individuals with autism who need employment, and does the business fit the local market? She offers the example of how they tested their dog-walking company to explain how she answers these questions, and why they’re so important. Tune in to learn more so you can figure out how to apply these concepts to your own potential business! You’ll also hear about various ways in which employees with autism are an asset, and how quickly EV has grown.   In This Episode: [00:56] - Paige talks about Extraordinary Ventures’ mission, how it operates, and how it got started. [03:22] - We hear more about lean startup principles, what they are, and how EV has leveraged them to build successful entities. [05:01] - Tom draws out some of the fascinating things that Paige has been talking about regarding the two questions they need to look at. [05:37] - Paige talks about some of the specific tests they ran, and mentions the various different businesses that EV has. She goes into depth on this topic with an example using their most recent business, which is dog walking, and explains how they tested the potential of the business before committing to it. [09:15] - Tom shares his thoughts on what Paige has been saying about the dog-walking business and pulls out some important advice for listeners. [10:23] - What are some of the advantages that Paige has seen in employing people with autism? [11:38] - Everybody has a natural inclination to focus on their deficits and those of the people around them, rather than focusing on their strengths, Tom points out. [12:35] - One of the things that Tom has found at Rising Tide is that structuring the work environment is a critical part of building a successful autism-based social enterprise. [13:15] - Paige responds by discussing how EV has gone about structuring the work environment, and what the benefits of that have been. [15:25] - Does Paige have any thoughts on how one could go about testing different structures and supports, or build a system of them from the ground up? [17:18] - Tom points out that one of Paige’s concepts was that building structures and processes leads to a consistent, high-quality service. [18:05] - Paige uses Tom as an example, pointing out that he probably hasn’t ever made a candle before but would be able to make one on his first day using their existing structures. [19:17] - How has EV been growing? Paige’s answer reveals just how impressive the company is, and how fast it has grown. [20:59] - Paige offers some various ways that listeners can contribute to and support Extraordinary Ventures.   Links and Resources: Extraordinary Ventures Paige Morrow on LinkedIn Tom D’Eri Rising Tide Car Wash Rising Tide U Autism Advantage University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Lori Ireland, founder of Extraordinary Ventures, talks with Stephanie Schaeffer about the importance of giving work opportunities to individuals with special needs.  Extraordinary Ventures makes it possible for individuals to successfully access employment in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area.  For more information visit: www.extraordinaryventures.org      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Stephanie Schaeffer talks with Lori Ireland, founder of Extraordinary Ventures, ways parents can support their children during the teen years to better prepare them for adulthood.  Extraordinary Ventures makes it possible for individuals to successfully access employment in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area.  For more information visit: www.extraordinaryventures.org      Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Today on Autism Live: Special guest Joanne Lara, from Autism Movement Therapy, recaps the fabulous Temple Grandin and Friends event that benefited Autism Works Now. The star studded event featured Temple Grandin, Joe Montagna, Ed Asner and Dani Bowman as well as performances by James Durbin, Lonnie Parks, Susan Scheller and more!  To buy an “I’m Friends with Temple” t-shirt, visit www.autismmovementtherapy.com  Stefanie Schaeffer hosts the second installment of The Future is Bright, presented in conjunction with Autism Society of America.  Stefanie’s guests today are Lori Ireland from Extraordinary Ventures, Scott Badesch fro Autism Society of America and Katherine Yu whose daughter has illustrated Drawing Sylvia.  For more information on Autism Society of America or their upcoming conference visit: www.autism-society.org       Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive    Unemployment and underemployment rates in the Autism community are debilitatingly high, but one group of Autism parents in Chapel Hill, North Carolina have created an incredible solution.  Extraordinary Ventures is a group of small businesses whose mission is to provide employment opportunities for individuals with ASD and other disabilities. Job candidates are helped through the application process and then given the support they need to be successful in jobs that range from event planning and preparation, laundry services and candle making.  For more information visit www.gifts.evnc.com