In the second installment of our COVID-19 Frontline series, Gia Rodriguez shares with us how being a caregiver to her father sparked the idea for her company to pivot from selling luxurious leather goods to face masks. The Gia Rodriguez Collection sprang from Gia’s need for a versatile but attractive handbag to carry her laptop […]
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May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. This month, especially, the Cystic Fibrosis community comes together to share their stories and spread awareness about this potentially life-threatening disease. I’m so grateful that Prella Smith was able to take time out of her busy schedule to discuss how her and her family support her son, Hayze in […]
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For the first look in our COVID-19 Frontline series, we sat down with Robb Cherne, Director of Operations for Dallas-based restaurant chain, Velvet Taco. This husband, father of 6, and 20+ year veteran of the restaurant industry explains how he courageously leads his team of dedicated employees through this unprecedented pandemic. I am truly excited […]
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and this year appreciation for our children’s teachers is at an all-time high. With the closing of schools due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents and children alike are having to adjust to a new platform of distance learning. Parents are becoming more involved in the day to day education […]
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It’s been about one month since we’ve sheltered at home. Our days are running together. We can no longer identify where our week begins or ends. If you’re like us, you’ve caught up on all of your favorite shows on Hulu and used grocery store pick up or delivery rather than physically going there. We’ve […]
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We are in an unprecedented challenge across the globe. The COVID-19 virus is very fluid as it moves across countries, states and into our homes. Many of us are grappling with this situation and we are making daily adjustments. We have to “RESET” and look at a new normal for the unforeseeable future. While meeting […]
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In our final feature honoring World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we chat with Tania Nawazkhan who represents the Netherlands. She is the proud big sister of Chris Losokola. Chris has Down syndrome and lives in a residential home with a group of his peers. I’m so glad Tania was able to stop by […]
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We’re back in the United States for our second feature honoring World Down Syndrome Day on March 21. Katelyn Herrygers is a Michigan mom and author of I Am Me, a children’s book inspired by her son, Jameson who has Down syndrome. I’m so happy that Katelyn agreed to share her story with the Beyond […]
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Beyond the Waiting Room has gone global! In honor of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, we’re showcasing three lovely ladies from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the United States. Jen Blackwell is the founder and Creative Director of DanceSyndrome, an inclusive dance charity based in the United Kingdom. Jen’s dream of becoming […]
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Hi, I’m Heather Villagomez. I have taught functional math and social skills at Notre Dame School of Dallas for 3 years. I have a dual bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Cross Categorical Special Education from Northern Arizona University. I am originally from Arizona. There I have taught at a public Junior High School in […]
