The Gabi’s Story

Season One Reflections with Sarah

In our season finale, Sarah Gabriel reflects on the journey so far—sharing highlights of changemakers, lessons from inter-ability businesses, and a vision for a “complete workforce” where people of all abilities are not just included, but essential.  5 Key Takeaways: * Start where you are * Do it with excellence * There is joy in this work * Be generous * Proof of concept Links: IGC Podcast Audience Survey: https://forms.gle/BGZwBrPJCup8FTKg9 [https://forms.gle/BGZwBrPJCup8FTKg9]  ⁠IGC's website⁠: www.igcwithus.com [http://www.igcwithus.com]  ⁠IGC passport⁠: www.igcwithus.com/passport [http://www.igcwithus.com/passport]  ⁠IGC's instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/ [https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/]   Leaf by Niggle, by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://www.amazon.com/Leaf-Niggle-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0008205531 [https://www.amazon.com/Leaf-Niggle-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0008205531]

The Gabi’s Story

Meet Gabi and Mary Angelini, the unstoppable mother-daughter duo behind Gabi’s Grounds and Gabi’s PALS. In this episode, you’ll hear about their surprising pivot during the pandemic, the team’s superpowers (spoiler: speedy Justin, organized Lauren, and Gabi’s own adorableness), and how visibility, joy, and hard work are changing minds—and the workforce. From TEDx talks to the Ghostly Gala and dreams of national expansion, Gabi and Mary are building more than a business. They’re building a movement. Key Take Aways: * “No” can be the start of something better. * Hidden superpowers thrive in plain-sight roles. * “Too slow” was a myth—they proved it wrong. Links: IGC Podcast Audience Survey: https://forms.gle/BGZwBrPJCup8FTKg9 [https://forms.gle/BGZwBrPJCup8FTKg9]  ⁠IGC's website⁠: www.igcwithus.com [http://www.igcwithus.com]  ⁠IGC passport⁠: www.igcwithus.com/passport [http://www.igcwithus.com/passport]  ⁠IGC's instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/ [https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/]   Powered by Gabi’s: https://poweredbygabis.org/ [https://poweredbygabis.org/]  Gabi’s Ghostly Gala: https://semirosas.swoogo.com/gabis [https://semirosas.swoogo.com/gabis]  TEDx North Carolina: https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/60655 [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/60655]   Gabi on the Kelly Clarkson Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNG57sp90lg [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNG57sp90lg]  Shoutouts: John’s Crazy Socks: https://johnscrazysocks.com/ [https://johnscrazysocks.com/]  Awaken Coffee: https://awakencoffeenc.com/ [https://awakencoffeenc.com/]  Esteamed Coffee: https://www.esteamedcoffee.com/ [https://www.esteamedcoffee.com/] Moji Coffee: https://www.facebook.com/mojicoffeeandmore/ [https://www.facebook.com/mojicoffeeandmore/]  Spectrum Designs: https://www.spectrumdesigns.org/ [https://www.spectrumdesigns.org/]

Disability Spotlight: Stargardt’s Disease

Join us as Kate Wilson, our summer intern and a rising star at Oglethorpe University, shares her journey with Stargardt's disease. Discover how she navigates the workplace, advocates for accessibility, and brings unique perspectives to her team. Kate's insights on disability and perspective are both insightful and inspiring. Don't miss this engaging conversation! Watch on Spotify or YouTube for the full experience. Key Take Aways: * Regularly follow up on accommodations to ensure they are effective and make adjustments as needed. * Remember many tasks can be accomplished in a number of ways. For example, a simple software swap could enable someone with a visual impairment to do the job. * Blindness doesn't have a single look; it's a spectrum. Links: IGC's website [www.igcwithus.com] IGC passport [www.igcwithus.com/passport] IGC's instagram [https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/]     Shoutouts: Partnership for Innovation (PIN) [https://pingeorgia.org/] Crispy King [https://www.crispykingtreats.com/] Atlanta United Unified [v] Two Blind Brothers [https://twoblindbrothers.com/]

Manager Spotlight: The Shepherd Hotel, Pt. 2

Ansley Minor, Manager in Development at the Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina, shares how her love for the disability community led to a career in hospitality leadership. In this episode, Ansley explains how her team uses tools like weekly “superpower cards” to keep employees growing, why systems must adapt to individuals—not the other way around—and how leadership rooted in empathy drives real results. Key Take Aways: * Training never stops—every shift is an opportunity to grow. * Create routines that promote ownership and measurable results. * Inter-ability teams bring authenticity and warmth to service. Links: IGC's website: https://www.igcwithus.com/ [https://www.igcwithus.com/] IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast [https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast] IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/ [https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/]  Shepherd Hotel website: https://www.shepherdhotels.com/ [https://www.shepherdhotels.com/]  Shepherd Hotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdhotels/ [https://www.instagram.com/shepherdhotels/]    Shoutouts: Clemson LIFE: https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/ [https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/]

Disability Spotlight: Cerebral Palsy

Karah Lindsay joins the show to kick off a special sub-series on disability awareness, starting with a conversation about cerebral palsy and the workplace. With warmth, humor, and clarity, Karah shares about her lived experience with Cerebral Palsy, how it impacts her work and life. From flexible shifts to seating to assuming competence, Karah offers practical advice that’s as useful as it is eye-opening. Also: she’ll show you how she ties her shoes! For video, be sure to watch on Spotify or Youtube!  Key Take Aways: * Assume competence. * Cerebral Palsy, like many things, is a spectrum. * Seating, work spaces, and shift timing can all be simple accommodations. — Links: Visit our website: https://www.igcwithus.com/ [https://www.igcwithus.com/] IGC passport: https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast [https://www.igcwithus.com/podcast] IGC instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/ [https://www.instagram.com/igcwithus/]  — Connect with Karah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karah-lindsey-176b6a1a0/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karah-lindsey-176b6a1a0/]