Join us as we sit down with Jason Eichenholz, founder of Jonathan's Landing, to discuss his vision for creating an inclusive community for adults with developmental disabilities. Jason shares his personal journey as a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, and how it inspired him to develop this innovative concept. They explore Jonathan's Landing's mission to provide meaningful employment, housing, and social opportunities for individuals with special needs, a cause that Jim is also deeply invested in through his nonprofit, Smile Farms. Joined by Smile Farms’ Chief Growth Officer Anthony Porcelli, the conversation highlights the importance of creating sustainable models that can be replicated globally, the role of technology in enhancing independence, and how businesses can contribute to this impactful initiative. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on building a more inclusive future and addressing this community’s critical need for support in adulthood.

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In this episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with Gerry Poirier, the founder of AngeLink, to learn how she is reimagining crowdfunding and creating a community to build opportunities for women facing economic pressures.

Together, Jim and Gerry explore the financial challenges many Americans face and how platforms like AngeLink can provide a lifeline during emergencies or help aspiring entrepreneurs get their start. Gerry offers a look behind the curtain of Angelink’s operation, sharing everything from how they incorporate AI to the ways they are partnering with organizations like the SBA to support women-owned businesses.

Whether you're interested in fintech, women's empowerment, entrepreneurship, or community-building, this conversation provides an inspiring look at how technology can be leveraged to create positive social impact.

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The desire to "do better" and "be better" is a fundamental drive for many, making the self-help genre one of the most popular in literature. With thousands of self-help books available, how do we know whom to trust and what advice to follow?

In this special episode of Celebrations Chatter, Jim sits down with George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FAPA, to discuss their exciting new book, Lodestar: Tapping Into the 10 Timeless Pillars of Success. This comprehensive roadmap offers timeless principles and essential insights to help you become the best version of yourself. To start, we introduce the concept of training your brain toward optimism. This foundational theme has personal and scientific support, serving as the first step toward self-improvement.

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