Underestimated
Podcast Description
A podcast full of LIFE, business, relationships, (especially mother-daughter), challenges, triumphs, supports, and LAUGHS. Many people wonder what my life is really like and this podcast will take you into that! We will also have guest friends/family (one’s that are fun!)
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of perseverance, personal relationships, and the dynamics of parenting, particularly mother-daughter relationships, with episodes delving into Collette's experiences with bullying, her passion for baking, and the journey towards starting her own business. Topics also include discussions on living independently, challenges faced in the education system, and advocating for individuals with disabilities.
A podcast full of LIFE, business, relationships, (especially mother-daughter), challenges, triumphs, supports, and LAUGHS. Many people wonder what my life is really like and this podcast will take you into that! We will also have guest friends/family (one’s that are fun!)
Rosemary and Collette focus on how ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, or other benefits. They explain the outdated $2,000 asset limit in personal bank accounts, that ABLE accounts can hold up to $100,000 (with discussion of a possible increase), and that contributions—including from employers—can be used for qualified expenses such as housing and other essentials. They share how Collette, a 35-year-old entrepreneur with Down syndrome, used an ABLE account to start and grow Collettey’s Cookies, live independently, and later obtain an SBA loan, while also helping an employee set up an ABLE account. Collette discusses her businesses, books, hiring and employment barriers, and promotes cookie flavors, ordering, and live social media shows.
Visit https://colletteys.com/
Topics
02:03 Collette’s Work and Books
04:11 Why ABLE Accounts Matter
06:13 Rules Limits and Savings
09:20 Using ABLE to Build Business
13:24 ABLE Americans and Employees
16:31 Fixing Outdated Benefit Rules
20:15 Jobs Disability Hiring Gap
24:27 Rosemary’s Early Advocacy
25:53 Homeschooling Tutors and School
30:11 Fire Bad Teachers
30:30 High Vs Low Expectations
30:58 Work Hard Play Hard
32:05 Cookie Company Plug
32:55 Signature Flavors Rundown
35:54 New Cookies And Feedback
40:24 Where To Buy And Contact
42:12 Wedding Plans And Duties
44:20 Pivoting With Live Shows
46:58 Meeting Big Influencers
48:43 Producer Orders Cookies
49:21 Wrap Up And Social Links
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