Ed Reyes's Lounge Discussions

Hi Helen, thanks for the feedback. Just to clarify my friend is going through an Entrepreneurial Training Program and working on her business plan/business model. She has a background in Production ages ago, but is currently teaching, as she quotes "Special Needs" youths. I realize that there are a lot of uniquely talented individuals that could probably do a great job in positions on productions shoots. The dilemma is finding industry data so that she can add those statistics to her financial analysis, cost and roi, etc. Also, in her business model she is trying to focus on providing behind the camera jobs. Whether they're production assistants, but something that would allow the individual to complete a task they would be hired to do like everyone else. I advised her to check out her local SBA, so they can advise her on tax credits for hiring individuals with disabilities via the Americans with Disabilities Act. I am on a panel of Angel Investors, VCs, and graduation from the program is in 2 weeks, so hopefully she'll be able find the info she needs to complete her business plan and secure funding for her startup. If anyone can assist or point her in the right direction this is her link on stage32 https://www.stage32.com/profile/501505/about Many Thanks to this community.

Yes, I agree. That's why I invited her to meet RB at the same film festival in Hollywood and to talk to the panel there. So instead I suggested that she join Stage32, create a profile and ask the community. She's probably busy on finding the resources or not sure how to utilize this network, so I figured I'd get the ball rolling for her. I did speak with the class last night and gave them this example: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/this-boss-gives-the-disabled-w... I told them, when I survived chemo/cancer and couldn't find work, I created it. Same for her, if she can find jobs for the disabled, create the jobs for them. Just like this news video. Makes sense.

If you need someone to be in front of the camera who will present an attractive, engaging, and successful view of people with special needs, please contact me to meet Abigail Adams a truly unique and charming self-advocate with Down syndrome.

You're welcome, Cali!

Wow. Congrats on you successes. How exciting!

Congratulations!!!

Congrats on your homelessness transformation, been homeless twice and very passionate about this subject. I really need to get my homelessness story out there, as well. I'm actually forming a non-profit and angel investing in those individuals that inspire to become entrepreneurs but fall into these 5 categories. (unemployed vets, cancer patients, the homeless, disadvantaged youth, and orphaned foster kids). Paying It Forward. http://creativenewmediainc.com/coalition-of-heroes/ Hope to meet you someday since I'm in the Valley. Welcome to Stage 32.

Thanks so much Steve, Mar & Ed. Appreciate the warm welcome. I've been a member of Stage32 for nearly a year now and it has been such a wonderful experience. I've met some incredibly talented people and learning so much. I even wrote my first script.

Great to see you posting, Ed! Hope to see you around more, my friend!