Season 301 Episode 10212
S2 E15 - Empowering People with Disabilities Through Carina's Bakery
How Carina Comer Built a Vegan Bakery That Provides Opportunity for Employees with Disabilities http://s4g.biz/24sep24 tl;dr: Carina's Journey: Carina Comer, legally blind due to childhood brain cancer, founded Carina’s Bakery in Beaverton, Oregon, a vegan and gluten-free bakery. Her inspiration stemmed from her family’s entrepreneurial background and her love of baking. Inclusive Employment: Carina's Bakery primarily hires individuals with disabilities, providing opportunities for people who are often overlooked by traditional employers. Her staff includes people with blindness, autism, and learning disabilities. Challenges and Adaptation: Running the bakery comes with unique challenges, such as managing a diverse workforce and compensating for her own visual limitations. Despite this, Carina has created a supportive and loyal team, with many employees staying long-term. Crowdfunding for Growth: Carina has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb Credit to fund the bakery’s growth, focusing on developing training programs and obtaining adaptive equipment. Personal Growth: Carina shared how the bakery has helped her become a more resilient, confident leader, with a deeper understanding of both disabilities and the challenges businesses face in employing people with disabilities. http://superpowers4good.com
