Listen "Episode 30. Thomas Coronado of Jordan's Grab 'n Go in Dyersburg, TN"
Episode Synopsis
Jordan's Grab 'n Go is a mom-and-pop convenience store that specializes in GOOD FOOD FAST. Thomas Coronado the co-owner/manager is the big brother to Jordan, a young adult on the Autism spectrum. This family business serves up unique and tantalizing dishes however the diversity here extends beyond its creative menu as Jordan's evolves into an inclusive workplace for several individuals with special needs.
Listen in, to an amazing chat!
0 - 2:00: The concept behind Jordan's
2 - 2:30: How has the pandemic affected the business?
2:30- 5:46: Family history and the diversity of the menu at Jordan's
5:46 - 6:47: Shout out!
6:47 -8:12: Purpose of business
8:12 - 9:00: Vision for Jordan's
9:00 - 10:00: How we met!
10:45 - 11:20: Advice to special needs siblings
11:20 - 15:20: Halloween and the Symbol of the Blue Pumpkin
15:20 - 19:00 ****Future giveaway in the works!***
19:00 - 21:00: The Ins/Out of a business and a podcast
Check out our Interview with Christine Coronado (Tommy's mom and co owner of Jordan's) in Episode 3 and Jessica Leving (Special Siblings Podcast) in Episode 7.
The transcript Link can be found at https://www.raisingkellan.org/blog/interview-with-thomas-coronado-of-jordans-grab-n-go-in-dyersburg-tn
Listen in, to an amazing chat!
0 - 2:00: The concept behind Jordan's
2 - 2:30: How has the pandemic affected the business?
2:30- 5:46: Family history and the diversity of the menu at Jordan's
5:46 - 6:47: Shout out!
6:47 -8:12: Purpose of business
8:12 - 9:00: Vision for Jordan's
9:00 - 10:00: How we met!
10:45 - 11:20: Advice to special needs siblings
11:20 - 15:20: Halloween and the Symbol of the Blue Pumpkin
15:20 - 19:00 ****Future giveaway in the works!***
19:00 - 21:00: The Ins/Out of a business and a podcast
Check out our Interview with Christine Coronado (Tommy's mom and co owner of Jordan's) in Episode 3 and Jessica Leving (Special Siblings Podcast) in Episode 7.
The transcript Link can be found at https://www.raisingkellan.org/blog/interview-with-thomas-coronado-of-jordans-grab-n-go-in-dyersburg-tn
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