Meet The Entrepreneurs

Nichols Freestyle Weaving
San Diego, CA

Alex is a free-style weaver who follows the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi, which represents embracing imperfection. Using a Saori loom and hand-weaving techniques, Alex creates wild and free wall hangings mixing textures and vibrant colors using yarn and unconventional materials. 

Allie Art Designs
Cincinnati, OH

Allie is the self-proclaimed "color girl" who shares her love of color through her artwork. Each Allie Art product is handmade using Allie’s unique style of bright hues drawn with colored pencils. You are sure to fall in love with Allie’s Art!

Doggy Delights by Allison
Clermont, FL

Allison loves all things kitchen! She strives to make the very BEST homemade dog treats. Her recipes include only natural, human-grade ingredients. Her love of food and cooking started during a 2-year span when she could not eat or drink by mouth (due to health issues). She is an entrepreneur with Down syndrome, but she wants you to know her as the best dog treat chef ever!

Down Right Designs
Choudrant, LA

Anna uses her creativity to make unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art to decorate your home or for gift giving. She uses modeling paste, wood cutouts and other supplies to create unique and thoughtful paintings on canvas, tiles, and wood surfaces. Anna hopes to make every customer feel special through her beautiful art.

Pets Pizzazz
Louisville, CO

Brent is an animal lover and entrepreneur with autism. He started his new business Pets Pizzazz during the pandemic and loves making products for your furry best friends. Brent's entrepreneurial talents are amazing and he is the inspiration behind Celebrate EDU.

Collettey's Cookies
Boston, MA

Collette turned her love of cooking into a million-dollar cookie business that creates meaningful employment and changes perceptions about what people with disabilities can achieve. 

DJ Starman
Littleton, CO

Dylan, aka DJ Starman, is known as “Colorado’s Best DJ Who Happens to Have Down Syndrome”. Fueled by his love of music and passion for bringing people together, DJ Starman brings high-energy vibes to every party.

Elf Emma
Massapequa, NY

For Emma, painting has always been a relaxing hobby. During the pandemic, she started painting gnomes and selling them from her front yard. Emma’s gnomes have really taken off and her business has grown exponentially. Emma loves giving back and donates her profits to local charities. 

3ND Glass
Denver, CO

Ethan is a talented young artist who began to blow glass at the age of 14. He became interested in glass blowing after visiting a Chihuly exhibit in the Denver Botanic Gardens. Ethan’s talent continues to evolve and his pieces of art are a treasured possession.

Candidly Kind
Chattanooga, TN

Grace was born with Down syndrome, but she prefers to call it Up syndrome. Grace’s unique artwork and “catch phrases” are sold on shirts, hats, totes through her business Candidly Kind. Grace never stops giving back, She donates a portion of every sale to charities.

GracePlace Art
Oklahoma City, OK

Grace is a talented artist, joyful spirit, and young woman with Down syndrome whose creativity inspired Grace Place Art. Her greeting cards are created with love, shared with intention, and sent to encourage connection, joy and to remind someone that they matter. 

Hannah Joy Spectrum Designs
Clarkston, MI

To help with her anxiety, Hannah started spending time in an art studio where she began wire wrapping beads on silverware. She started her business Hannah Joy Spectrum Designs in 2019 and hopes to inspire others to follow their dreams.

MV Barkery
Martha's Vineyard, MA

Searching for a meaningful employment opportunity for her son, who has autism, Henry’s mom Edie was inspired to create something they could do together. Henry loves being in the kitchen, mixing, cutting out shapes, and (of course!) sampling the batter. Together, they founded MV Barkery, the only locally made dog treats on Martha’s Vineyard. Henry is head of quality control and cookie decorator extraordinaire. 

Downs & Towns
Knoxville, TN

Houston is a travel photographer who has travelled to all 50 states, 6 Canadian provinces, and 30 countries. Born with Down Syndrome, his speech is sometimes difficult to understand, but he is able to share his view of the world through his photography. Houston has a simple vision with his photography: Make the world a better place. 

Fab Family Creations
Bradenville, PA

Jackie has turned her love of baking into a thriving business. Each week she makes fresh sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls, and scones. She attends farmer’s markets and sells at her home farm-stand. 

Jared's Jams
Edina, MO

Jared began making jam with fruit from their family farm to raise money for Special Olympics. After converting an old building into a commercial kitchen. Jared’s Jams are sold in stores across the midwest and at his coffee shop in Missouri. 

Jay's Phylum Trees
Walbridge, OH

Enter the whimsical world of Jay, a dedicated artist on a mission to spread joy through his enchanting handmade wire trees!  Jay's artistic journey is a labor of love, with hours poured into every intricate detail. Crafted with meticulous care, each tree is a testament to Jay's passion for creating art that represents ancient cultures. 

Joel's Vision Arts
Fallbrook, CA

Joel Anderson is an award-winning artist and author. Joel refers to himself as “the artist of smiles” and he is using his talents to encourage and support people with autism all over the world. Joel's art has been seen in China, Japan, Africa, Australia, Canada, Peru. Along with all of his community activities, Joel continues to create art daily.

Joey's Farm
Boulder, CO

Joey is a happy-go-lucky guy who enjoys reading cookbooks and watching grooming, shaving & barber videos on YouTube. Joey dreams of the day he will have facial hair, so in the meantime, he expresses his beard love by making all-natural beard balms, for other beard aficionados.

John's Crazy Socks
Farmingdale, NY

John Cronin is spreading happiness with every pair of socks that he sells. John and his father Mark founded John’s Crazy Socks in 2016, because of John’s love of colorful and fun socks, or what he calls his "crazy socks." John’s Crazy Socks proudly employs individuals of differing abilities and donates 5% of earnings to the Special Olympics.

JT's Fire
Fort Collins, CO

JT has always loved candles and he is thrilled to share his passion with his customers. JT was born with multiple disabilities and has overcome many obstacles. Having his own business is the highlight of his life and he receives pleasure from every candle he makes and sells. 

Kayla Snover Studio
Lynnfield, MA

Kayla is an internationally recognized artist known for her use of dynamic shapes and vibrant color. She paints the way she moves through the world: with energy, curiosity, and joy! Kayla inspires others with her endless creativity. 

Keegan's Art Korner
Long Beach, NY

Keegan McCarthy is a budding artist who happens to be autistic and have epilepsy. He began painting in 2020 at a local art studio. He enjoys working with different colors and his brushwork is distinctive. He loves painting animals and landscapes. His original art is available on greeting cards.

Reimagined Coffee
Fort Collins, CO

Ken turned his love of coffee into his own business, Reimagined Coffee where he gets to meet people and connect with the community, one cup at a time! Working with a local roaster, he is creating his own brand of coffee that everyone wants to try.

Kevin Hosseini Art World
El Cajon, CA

Kevin was introduced to art at a young age by his autism behaviorist. His art is largely inspired by travel and diverse cultural interests. He loves to use rich vibrant colors to create depth and feeling. Kevin’s paintings have been displayed around the world including in Kiev, Ukraine and the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

Moore Crunch
Baltimore, MD

Moore Crunch isn’t just a snack, it's a story of strength, flavor, and what happens when someone refuses to be counted out. Marcus Moore turned his lack of opportunities into a thriving autism-owned business. Marcus makes and packs every order and loves making his customers happy. Moore Crunch pretzels are extra crunchy, boldly seasoned, and hard to stop eating! 

Matthew's Bonfire BBQ

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

This “Hot and Spicy Guy” is sparking a fire for taste and acceptance. Having Down syndrome has never stopped Matthew from doing anything he sets his mind out to do. He has been spicing up life for his family and friends since birth and it’s time to spread the love through Matthew’s Bonfire BBQ. 

Max Mix
Kansas City, MO

Growing up in the hotbed of Kansas City BBQ, Max started making spice blends as Christmas gifts for teachers, family, and friends. Turns out, people really liked them, and it quickly became Max’s thing. Max Mix was launched in Fall 2023 and his delicious spice mixes are spicing up taste buds across the country. Max wants to grow his business so he can provide employment and job training for others with special abilities. 

Trees by Mickey
Denver, CO

Mickey is one of our youngest entrepreneurs who is making a big impact. During baseball season, he works in Event Services for the Colorado Rockies. During the off-season, he enjoys whipping up culinary delights in the kitchen and is exploring new entrepreneurial ventures. Stay tuned for the extraordinary things he’s destined to create.

Texas Sweet Heat Jam
Leander, TX

Nolan is the creator of Texas Sweet Heat Jam Company! A hot market innovation comprised of his own homegrown peppers and a twist of fine-tuned culinary expertise. His products are a result of years of practice and support of his talent & special interest in gardening and cooking. 

Purely Patrick

Hyde Park, VT

Patrick was born 3 1/2 months premature and was a "fighter" and a "lover" from the very beginning. Using assistive technology, all Purely Patrick products are created by Patrick and his job coaches. Patrick’s "Made in Vermont" products are done with care and determination to ensure that they are the absolute best experience for my customers. 

Special T Market 
Lakewood, CO

Tania Richardson is happiest when she is working, which is why she's started a new business! She makes "Unpaper Towels" reusable towels that replace our traditional paper towels with a more sustainable solution. 

Custom by Azure
Greensboro, NC

Tim creates unique, stainless steel inlay rings using natural stone, gemstone, and crystals. His gorgeous creations can be customized for individual designs. He is thrilled to showcase Custom by Azure rings at The Celebrate Shop.