Angi Busick's guest appearances

Angi Busick

Giving Back Podcast

Tony Robbins

Rob Lowe

Vivien Hoexter

Chip Conley

Jess Ekstrom

Laura Lane

Ryan Lee

Jia Jiang

Rene Martinez

Taylor King

Greg Warner

Yvonne Heath

DAVID DACHINGER

Tamara Green

Boomer Perrault

OwlTail

John and Angi Busick discovered their first son, Jack, was born with Down syndrome. After volunteering in local special needs groups and fundraising for them, John and Angi realized there was a bigger need than they thought. And so, the Down Syndrome Association North Bay was born. Every year, John and Angi throw a gala to raise funds and support their community. Find out more about John and Angi, why they’re so passionate about this cause, and the positive changes they’ve seen in the community since starting their nonprofit on this week’s episode!    Key Takeaways: [3:25] How did Down Syndrome Association North Bay (DSANB) first get started? [6:55] Today, perfection is the expectation in families and our kids. [8:45] How did John and Angi approach having a second child after Jack?  [12:00] Rob, as a father himself, had an OMG moment when he realized he was going to be a father soon. [15:00] John wanted to find a way to impact Jack’s life for the better. [20:15] How did the Local Employer of the Year award get started? [25:40] What is the purpose of the Voices 4 Down Syndrome gala? [32:45] John and Angi share why they are such a great team and how they can pull these events off.  [37:30] Angi wants to grow, but doesn’t want to grow too big and lose what makes this event special in the first place - knowing your community and the people who attend it.  [43:00] What has been the feedback from the parents that DSANB has helped? [44:25] A lot of positive change has happened in the last few years to help kids with Down syndrome become part of the community.  [49:20] It really does take a village!    Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast Down Syndrome Association North Bay (DSANB) Voices 4 Down Syndrome Gala Miracle League North Bay

John and Angi Busick discovered their first son, Jack, was born with Down syndrome. After volunteering in local special needs groups and fundraising for them, John and Angi realized there was a bigger need than they thought. And so, the Down Syndrome Association North Bay was born. Every year, John and Angi throw a gala to raise funds and support their community. Find out more about John and Angi, why they’re so passionate about this cause, and the positive changes they’ve seen in the community since starting their nonprofit on this week’s episode!  Key Takeaways: [3:25] How did Down Syndrome Association North Bay (DSANB) first get started? [6:55] Today, perfection is the expectation in families and our kids. [8:45] How did John and Angi approach having a second child after Jack?  [12:00] Rob, as a father himself, had an OMG moment when he realized he was going to be a father soon. [15:00] John wanted to find a way to impact Jack’s life for the better. [20:15] How did the Local Employer of the Year award get started? [25:40] What is the purpose of the Voices 4 Down Syndrome gala? [32:45] John and Angi share why they are such a great team and how they can pull these events off.  [37:30] Angi wants to grow, but doesn’t want to grow too big and lose what makes this event special in the first place - knowing your community and the people who attend it.  [43:00] What has been the feedback from the parents that DSANB has helped? [44:25] A lot of positive change has happened in the last few years to help kids with Down syndrome become part of the community.  [49:20] It really does take a village!  Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="http://givingbackpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giving Back Podcast</a> <a href="https://dsanb.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Syndrome Association North Bay (DSANB)</a> <a href="https://v4ds.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voices 4 Down Syndrome Gala</a> <a href="https://miracleleaguenorthbay.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle League North Bay</a>

300: It’s Never a Bad Day When You Have a Community — John and Angi Busick with Down Syndrome Association North Bay