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Example of Best Practice: Born For Business on Peacock

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Learn about a powerful new docuseries that spotlights the untold stories of four entrepreneurs with disabilities. Born For Business gives viewers an insider’s look at what it takes to launch and run a thriving small business. Just as each entrepreneur is on the brink of success, they must navigate the complications that the COVID-19 pandemic presents.

Featuring:

The Cast:

  • Qiana Allen, a fashionista with lupus who creates clothing for women with curves
  • Collette Divitto, a baker with Down syndrome who owns a cookie brand on a mission to create change
  • Chris Triebes, a driven single dad with spinal muscular atrophy (type III) making waves in the music industry
  • Lexi Zanghi, a millennial entrepreneur with anxiety who runs a fashion-forward brand
NDEAM Entertainment Media Summit: A Focus on the Future

This event was part of a larger series of events. Learn more: https://www.respectability.org/ndeam-entertainment-summit

Executive Producers:

  • Laura Korkoian, Executive Producer
  • Jonathan Murray, Executive Producer

Meet the Author

Eric Ascher

Eric Ascher (he/him) is the Senior Associate, Communications, at the disability advocacy nonprofit organization Disability Belongs™. Ascher is responsible for supporting the Senior Director, Marketing and Communications at Disability Belongs™ in developing and implementing advocacy efforts and communications of various types. He manages the organization’s social media channels, website, and emails; organizes and develops webinars; and supervises Communications Fellows.

3 comments… add one
  • Marisela Rivera Sep 28, 2021, 2:17 pm

    I missed this event. Will this be available to view on the site?

    • Lauren Appelbaum Oct 1, 2021, 12:24 pm

      Yes. It will be up next week!

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