
Quillo's Mission
Quillo’s mission is to provide an empowering platform for sharing stories, resources and knowledge for people with disabilities, support staff, and their families. With Quillo, we focus on possibilities and motivating messages to build a sense of community, equity, and belonging for the respect and well-being of ourselves and others.
Episodes

Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the importance of relationships and how to get to know someone.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss goal setting for the new year.
Episode Transcript:
Referenced during the podcast:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Flourish by Martin Seligman
Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation 2023 U.S Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia sit down with guest and former podcaster Michelle Fischer to discuss the importance of information /resource sharing.
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss the topic of self-reflection. They explore ways to make sense of things, uncover breakthroughs, challenge thoughts, recognize change, and track progress.
Episode Transcript
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
In this week's episode, we are joined by John Raffaele. We discuss DSPs (Direct Support Professionals), who they are, and their impact on the IDD community.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
NADSP
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Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia are joined by John Raffaele from NADSP. They discuss shifts in technology use for DSPs and provide insights on what we can expect in the future.
Episode Transcript
Resources mentioned in the episode:
NADSP
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Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia discuss community gathering and its impact.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Benefits of Community
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
In this week's episode, John and Cynthia talk about stress and stress management in the IDD community. Did you know November 1st is Stress Awareness Day!? Tune in as John and Cynthia discuss the causes of stress and ways to manage it.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Managing Stress
International Stress Awareness
Circle of Support - Quillo Connect
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
In this week's episode, Cynthia talks to Michelle Fischer about her employment experience and how self-advocates can advocate for their needs in the workplace.
Episode Transcript
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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
In this week's episode, John is joined by Craig and Scott de Fasselle, the team behind Blitz Media. They talk about the approach Blitz takes when it comes to tackling the DSP workforce crisis and how they've helped provider agencies crack the code on hiring and retaining great teams!
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Scott's TikTok
Visit Blitz's Website
Email Scott: scott@blitzcreative.com
Email Craig: craig@blitzcreative.com
Episode Transcript (hyperlink)
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