TERI started with Cheryl Kilmer seeing a need and deciding someone had to do something about it. What began in the living room of her home has grown into a model of support and possibility for individuals with disabilities and their families. Learn more about @TERICampusofLife and the people they support on this week’s episode of More Precious than Rubies, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #womenfounders #disabilityadvocate #specialneedssupport #disabilityawareness

Today on More Precious Than Rubies, we’re in San Marcos at @TERICampusofLife , a community serving individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through more than 20 programs. I’m joined by Heather Downey, TERI’s Program Quality Specialist and Registered Behavior Technician, to talk about TERI’s woman-founded mission, Heather’s career journey, what quality and inclusion actually look like, and how TERI is changing the way the world sees, hears, and empowers individuals with special needs. Learn more about TERI: https://www.tericampusoflife.org/ ✨ Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Cheryl Kilmer’s mission and the beginning of TERI 04:23 Who TERI serves 05:31 How TERI is funded and supported 06:17 How Common Grounds connects the community to TERI 07:02 Heather’s career journey at TERI 11:39 Misconceptions about disability and low expectations 16:28 Touring TERI Common Grounds Café 23:42 The future vision for TERI Campus of Life

TERI Common Grounds is not just a place to grab coffee. It is a community-based learning environment, a job site, and a space where people can experience inclusion in real time. On tomorrow’s episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I sit down with Heather Downey, Program Quality Specialist and Registered Behavior Technician. We’ll talk about TERI’s woman-founded mission, what inclusion looks like, and how TERI is changing the way the world sees, hears, and empowers individuals with special needs. You won’t want to miss this episode! #disabilityadvocate #inclusion #disabilitycommunity #socialenterprise

Did you know that not all apples are meant for cider? 🍎🍏 The apples we snack on are not always the same apples that make a crisp cider. Good cider apples can bring tannins, acid, and depth, which is why craft cider can taste so different from the overly sweet versions many people know. To learn more about the cider making process, you can watch the full episode of More Precious Than Rubies, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #cider #ciderlover #womenowned #historyfacts

Women-owned businesses are a major part of the economy, and in this week’s episode with CEO & co-founder Lara Worm defines Bivouac Ciderworks as a “women-powered” space. When Lara talks about being “women powered,” she is not saying the brand is only for women. She is saying the business is intentionally championing people and ideas that have been overlooked. Even cider itself plays into that story as the quiet underdog of the drink world. Watch the full episode with Lara Worm of Bivouac Ciderworks now on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! #women #womensupportingwomen #womenownedbusiness #cider #cidermaking

In this week’s episode with Lara Worm at Bivouac Ciderworks, I learned that cider can be dry, crisp, tropical, complex, food-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and way more nuanced than I realized. Bivouac is a “SoCal cider,” made for beach days, hikes, backyard dinners, and any other adventure you may take. To find out where you can get a can of Bivouac cider, watch the most recent episode of MPTR, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #socal #sandiego #cider #sandiegorestaurants #womanowned

Did you know that not all apples are meant for cider? And not all cider apples are made to eat! In this week’s episode, CEO & co-founder Lara Worm explained that what sets Bivouac Ciderworks apart is not just the cider flavors, it is the fruit itself. To learn more about what makes Bivouac Cider unique, you can watch the full episode, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #cider #sandiego #womenownedbusiness #hardcider

He’d also take “oh isn’t that a handsome little lad.” #dogshorts #dogoutfit #fitchecks #dogs