Unfiltered
Season 1 Episode: 3In this episode of the Unfiltered series, host Claire interviews Justin and Kyle, two entrepreneurial young men with disabilities who run their own microenterprises. Justin runs a lawn care business and advocates for affordable services for low-income individuals while facing competitive challenges. Kyle runs his coffee business and shares how he battled societal stereotypes to prove that disabilities do not hinder entrepreneurship. They discuss the ups and downs of running a business, the importance of advocacy, and the challenges and rewards of being their own bosses. They also talk about their involvement in councils to foster better understanding and inclusion for people with disabilities, with efforts directed towards changing perspectives and attitudes within the community and beyond.
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