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Run plant shop promotes inclusive hiring behaviour

it is a latest in a series we call PLANT PPL, Where we interview people of color in the guarana plant world.

Juan and Susan Sanchez had their little princess, Sofia, In mind the moment opened Frida Pickles, A house plant, increased by and gift shop on Leslie Drive in San Gabriel. The Sanchezes make it a point to employ people with special needs and those who are differently abled.

The store's tagline thriving through flowers is simply a motto printed on the shop's awning. It refers to the owners' mission to use the shop as a way to employ residents who have special needs, as with Sofia, 13, who may be autistic.

"as people, All chnlove.com flowers and plants vary. And we all deserve a chance to thrive. That's been our mission statement, ann Sanchez said.

Juan is an experienced restaurateur, And has elevated the hospitality business for over 15 years. Susan is a durability professional who has worked in both the private and public sectors, Including for the city of irvine. She studied botany and plant and garden design for over a decade.

Their store is termed after their dog, A 3 year old Tibetan terrier with fluffy white bangs and an open mouthed smile.

established in May 2019, The lush storefront features a number of other plants, present, Lawn ornaments and more. in truth, the shop even sells pickles, should they get approval from Sofia, who might be chief pickle taster.

In a recent Q Juan and Susan weighed in on plant matters and how the pandemic has affected their company.

we begin with the name, Frida Pickles.

Juan: I always thought if I have a second daughter she'd be named Frida. I always loved the name Frida Kahlo my parents house is, desire, Four blocks away from the house where the late artist had once lived [In mexico City, Where Juan grew up]. But rather than a human daughter, good, We had a doggy princess. The pickles part happens because Susan and Sofia love pickles.

We hired a branding agency and spent cash on [Trying to find out what to name the store.] And at the end at the time, the trainer told us, "This is a name. This is a wonderful brand name,

And Frida Pickles is the pet.

ann: Frida's not a fully credentialed therapy dog. But she is a breed that is very intuitive, Very smart with managing and handling our staff and helping them to interact. Even when Sofia in some cases walks too fast, Frida is there to steer her, nudge her along, Help her see in a way where she's kind of not clashing with things. Frida found her way into our family. therefore felt like, unusual needs adults, They really have a problem finding a place in the world. And so Frida were of course fitting for us. She stands for everybody.

Juan: We have our deficiencies, Like just about any couple. It's quite a job but is wonderful. consider using something in common. Helping others is what I have that is similar to my wife. We put themselves first, after all, But you should keep helping others.

for example, one of our neighbors, Her husband is in the hospital and she has dementia and we are always newborn she's OK. Bringing food and bringing flowers to the hospital for the husband. you already, These kinds of acts of kindness is required to be coming out from your heart.

Is there a secret to making it all work?

barbara: to know what you're good at and admit what you're not good at. And you have to admit what you're really not great at. And just admit it now. Because it's a relationship, And it's just like a marriage. it's totally OK not to be good at everything. And also to really, Really try as much as we can to step back frequently and give each other that space. It's a minimal space. I'm only there on weekends as soon as possible. And it's also a crazy yet beautiful thing concerning your spouse. And the truth that this is our third business just proves that we are both crazy and in love.

come to a decision staff your shop?

ann: We work with partnering providers [Including LIFT and the institute for the Redesign of Learning] And the workability programs in high schools and community colleges that already are working with special needs adults and looking for opportunities to train and employ them. We not only feel those partnerships are important to strengthen how and where we can help support but also they give to us support and onboarding and management.

And i should say, All staff is paid. They're sometimes paid above the minimum wage. So that's important for us. however, We didn't have a playbook or a template to go by.

you use your own experience as a guide?

barbara: Our child has special needs and developmental disabilities and is neuro atypical. So we feel it's vital that we use our own experience in how we work with our staff. And every person is dissimilar. So we really modeled the course. So for example, Some staff get very stressed if it's regarding green short shift. So a longer shift could not work [kids]. Or when we turn off the lights significantly for some [Employees who are very sensitive to light] And keep the spotlights on the plants through the wall.

You chooses to see other businesses do the same?

susan: We realize there's just such a need for use. i have had parents of special needs [employees] which one say, "oh yea, thank you so much, Or parents that sit outside in his or her car [While the youngster works]. and they are so worried because [the children] Have never either left the house to do something like this or been away from their parents really.

your company a special needs parent, I can say you're not just a helicopter parent, you, yourself are like a stealth force jet, Like coming in always thinking people are trying to get over on you and focused on your kid. I know each of these parents and we both just know how to work with some of the kids.

How have you fared throughout the pandemic?

myra: I think during COVID the rules were hard to follow along with with the mask wearing and some of [the oldsters of the young adults working here are worried] About the Delta variant right away. So we have a very small staff and we be successful. We feel like we can't offer full time an opportunity, But for the future, We can be a stepping stone, We can be something on a rsum and actually be a calming environment.

COVID knocked the wind and bank from us and sadly we lost loved ones to it, But it haven't broken our spirit.