This mom-and-son team, Julie Coy and Grant Maniér, will inspire you with their extraordinary journey of creativity, advocacy, and success.
Grant's art sells for tens of thousands of dollars and Jullie and Grant raised over half a million dollars for charities with his art.
Grant, who lives with autism, is an exceptional eco-artist known for creating unique and meaningful works of art using recycled materials. Julie is the author of children’s books featuring characters with disabilities inspired by the art her son Grant created.
In this episode, they share:
- how focusing on strengths empowers people with special needs
- how they went from "can't do" to "can do"
- their secrets to success
- and more!
Enjoy!
Website:
https://www.jigsawgrant.com/
Voiceover:
https://grantmanier.icanvoice.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JigsawGrant
Check out his video with Temple Grandin:
https://www.mothersguidethroughautism.com/podcast/episode-165
Purchase my book A Mother's Guide Through Autism:
https://amzn.to/3mO1fmS
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Theme song: "Look at the clouds" by Tristan Lohengrin
tristanlohengrin.bandcamp.com
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