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Cynthia Lett - Beach Cowboy Fitness Foundation

Cynthia Lett of Beach Cowboy Fitness Foundation talks with the movers and shakers in the special needs community about resources and events that are available and which families of special needs children may not know.

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  1. 3d ago

    Be The Change Charleston - Empowerment Through Employment

    In this episode of Inclusive Lowcountry, host Cynthia Lett sits down with the leaders of Be The Change Charleston — Shayna Berman (President & Co-Founder) and Nathan Todd (Coach & Author) — to discuss how their nonprofit is empowering individuals with disabilities through community connection and meaningful employment opportunities. Founded by two special educators who saw gaps in post-secondary support for young adults with disabilities, Be The Change Charleston offers individualized one-on-one coaching through their "Empowerment Through Employment" program. They help participants build job readiness skills, explore their passions, and gain the confidence to advocate for themselves, often for the first time. In this episode: How Be The Change Charleston got started and why it fills a critical gapWhat the Empowerment Through Employment program looks like in practiceReal success stories Nathan breaks down his empowerment framework: the B-E-A-S-T method (Belief, Explore, Action, Celebrate, Teach) from his book Empower Yourself: Awaken the Beast WithinHow small businesses in Charleston are leading the way on inclusive hiringThe power of mentorship, friendship, and meeting people where they areHow to get involved as a participant, volunteer, or sponsorResources mentioned in this episode: Learn more & apply: btccharleston.orgFollow on Instagram & Facebook: @btccharlestonNathan Todd's book: Empower Yourself: Awaken the Beast WithinPodcast transcript: beachcowboyfitnessfoundation.org/podcastAbout Inclusive Lowcountry: Hosted by Cynthia Lett and produced by Beach Cowboy Fitness Foundation, Inclusive Lowcountry highlights resources, services, and personal experiences related to the special needs community in the greater Charleston, SC area. #InclusiveLowcountry #DisabilityAdvocacy #CharlestonSC #InclusiveEmployment #BeTheChange #SpecialNeeds #Empowerment #Nonprofit #Lowcountry #DisabilityCommunity

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Cynthia Lett of Beach Cowboy Fitness Foundation talks with the movers and shakers in the special needs community about resources and events that are available and which families of special needs children may not know.