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Meet Collette, a remarkable young woman with a heart as warm as her freshly baked goods! With a whisk in one hand and a vision in the other, Collette has transformed her love for baking into a purposeful mission. What sets Collette's bakery apart is its heartwarming commitment to inclusivity. Understanding the challenges that individuals with disabilities often face in the job market, she has opened her doors to provide employment opportunities for those who share her journey. Collette isn't just baking cookies—she's baking a brighter future for her employees and fostering an environment where everyone's abilities are recognized and celebrated!
Q. What is your passion? Tell us about it.
A. Creating employment for people with disabilities.
Q. What inspired you to pursue this passion? Tell us the story.
A. I was born [with] Down syndrome, graduated from college and yet no one would hire me. I always loved baking, so I decided to open my own company.
Q. What makes your creation unique?
A. My cookies are really good, everyone comments about that and I create jobs for people struggling to find employment because of the stigma of a labeled disability. And I donate to charity for leadership and independence workshops.
Q. Tell us about your creative process.
A. Never give up.
Q. Who is your audience? How do you engage them?
A. Everyone who [likes] cookies and everyone who has a loved one with a disability.
Q. What experience does your passion create? What can recipients expect?
A. I have a gifting company online where I offer 6 different types of my cookies AND I have new cookies just for retail.
Q. Where can your creations be found?
A. Online on my website and in markets across US.
Q. What is next?
A. I have a documentary producer preparing to film me and my day to day.
Collette's delicious cookies can be purchased through her website! http://www.colletteys.com/
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