This is the place for real stories, practical tools, and honest conversations about business models set out to employ adults with disabilities—In Good Company is where mission meets business.
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)
21 Aug 2025
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/)
14 Aug 2025
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/)
7 Aug 2025
Manager Spotlight: The Shepherd Hotel, Pt. 2
Ansley Miner, 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/)
31 Jul 2025
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.
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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/)
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Connect with Karah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karah-lindsey-176b6a1a0/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karah-lindsey-176b6a1a0/)
24 Jul 2025
The SliceAbility Story
Jeni Smith, founder of SliceAbility Pizza in Cumming, Georgia, shares how her background in hospitality and special education led her to launch a pizzeria with a purpose. SliceAbility meaningfully employs adults with disabilities using clear, structured systems—like color-coded aprons that reflect team members’ progress in the training cycle. From food safety to customer service, team members build real job skills in a supportive environment while delivering an excellent guest experience.
Key Take Aways:
Start with small wins—then layer in complexity.
Hiring for potential means building the systems to support it.
Rotating roles helps employees discover new strengths.
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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/)
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SliceAbility website: https://sliceability.com/ (https://sliceability.com/)
SliceAbility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliceability/ (https://www.instagram.com/sliceability/)
LaunchAbility Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572518642885 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572518642885)
Shoutouts:
Marie’s Italian Deli: https://www.mariesitaliandeli.com/ (https://www.mariesitaliandeli.com/)
Extra Special People (ESP): https://espyouandme.org/ (https://espyouandme.org/)
15 Jul 2025
Manager Spotlight: The Shepherd Hotel
We’ll be sprinkling in some bonus episodes spotlighting stellar managers doing good work on the ground. In this conversation, Heather Sudduth, Housekeeping Manager at Shepherd Hotel, shares how she trains and supports a team where 40% of their team members have intellectual or developmental disabilities. From rotating mentorships to positive reinforcement, and stories of role-matching success, Heather offers a practical look at what an inter-ability, high-performing hospitality team really looks like.
Key Take Aways:
Hire for heart, then train for skill.
Patience and empathy are powerful leadership tools.
Right person, right seat makes all the difference.
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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?igsh=cnFza3YybGV4eWhq
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Shepherd Hotel website: https://www.shepherdhotels.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21259138732&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQZmjwcKlxbWVy0rDm5z4kZuhPsPw03m_M-i1r9avBgvrHz1V4fG7UBoCYeAQAvD_BwE (https://www.shepherdhotels.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21259138732&gclid=CjwKCAjw1dLDBhBoEiwAQNRiQZmjwcKlxbWVy0rDm5z4kZuhPsPw03m_M-i1r9avBgvrHz1V4fG7UBoCYeAQAvD_BwE)
Shepherd Hotel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdhotels?igsh=eHYwd3J4M29wYnB1 (https://www.instagram.com/shepherdhotels?igsh=eHYwd3J4M29wYnB1)
Shoutouts:
ClemsonLIFE: https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/ (https://www.clemson.edu/education/programs/programs/culife/)
8 Jul 2025
The Beloved Bath Story
Co-founders Pam Kattouf and Pat Miller of Beloved Bath discuss how their New Jersey company integrates artisan bath products with employing individuals with autism, showcasing a social enterprise model in this interview.
1 Jul 2025
The Ventures ATL Story
Jacob Blaeser, President of Ventures ATL, details how his nonprofit employs adults with autism to provide data management and product fulfillment services, showcasing the advantages of a neurodiverse team in an interview with Sarah Gabriel.
26 Jun 2025
The Rising Tide Story
Tom D’Eri, co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash, details building a successful business by employing individuals with autism, focusing on inclusive hiring and process design to improve performance in this interview with Sarah Gabriel.
24 Jun 2025
The Chocolate Spectrum Story
Valerie Herskowitz, CEO of The Chocolate Spectrum, discusses the hurdles and triumphs of social entrepreneurship, highlighting community education and responsible business practices in an interview with Sarah Gabriel.
19 Jun 2025
The Sunflower Bakery Story
Executive Director Jody Tick discusses Sunflower Bakery's learner-centered training and employer partnerships that build a strong support system for graduates, offering insights into workforce development in an interview with Sarah Gabriel.
17 Jun 2025
The Crispy King Story
Andy Davenport, founder of Crispy King Treats, discusses building a for-profit bakery with a social mission to lower the disability unemployment rate by one percent in an interview with Sarah Gabriel.
13 Jun 2025
The Mychal’s Story
Ed Lynch, founder of Mychal’s Learning Place, discusses building social enterprises to combat unemployment among individuals with developmental disabilities through job training and community integration in an interview with Sarah Gabriel.
11 Jun 2025
The Mend Story
Caroline Young, Director at Hope Heals, discusses how Mend Coffee & Goods fosters community and inclusive employment in Atlanta, reflecting Hope Heals' mission of holistic hospitality in this interview with Sarah Gabriel.
9 Jun 2025
The BeeFree Story
BeeFree founder Jen Wiese discusses building a gluten-free snack company that provides job training and employment opportunities for the disability community in an interview with Sarah Gabriel.
4 Jun 2025
Series Prequel with Sarah & Amanda
Podcast co-founders Sarah Gabriel and Amanda Shojaee discuss the origins of "In Good Company," revealing their goals for connection and inspiration in this introductory episode.
22 May 2025
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