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Blossom is led by a handful of people who have helped grow this social venture from the very beginning. One of these people is Rob, Vice President of Client Advancement & Skill Development at Quest, Inc. At Blossom, Rob creates work opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. He is part of the production team who manages the creation of our products and quality assurance. There are aspects in both of Rob’s roles that tie together. “There are some aspects that I think are transferrable: the focus of ensuring everyone enjoys their experience being essential to everyone doing their best within...

Our team is made up of diverse people with positive, can-do attitudes. Leidalyd has been a member at Quest’s training center in Orlando for two years. Working at Blossom has opened up a world of opportunities for her and the rest of her peers. Leidalyd helps make our candles and body balms. Her favorite candle scent is Coffee Vanilla. Leidalyd‘s favorite part of the week is when it’s her turn to be Radio DJ inside the production room! Every Monday is her special day to choose the music for the whole Blossom team to listen to while they craft our...

The Blossom team is always on the lookout for ways to get involved in local events where we can exhibit our products. We encourage all of our team members to participate in these exhibitions so they may practice their skills out in the community. Nathan, a Blossom team member and student at Quest Kids Academy, has worked at our booths at these events. Recently, he spent a Saturday afternoon at our booth at the Orlando Wine Festival at ICON Park. By working at these events, Nathan is able to interact with customers face-to-face and use his skills that he has...

We’re always looking for ways to grow awareness in our community. Local business, East End Market, has been a supportive partner in helping to share our mission with Orlando residents. We have been fortunate to be able to participate as a vendor at their monthly Evening Exchange events. This past Sunday, February 9th, we exhibited at one of their first pop up shopping events! With the help from Blossom team members Mark, Nathan and Mendy, we were able to share our mission with shoppers… and we had success in sales! This mighty team of three spent the beautiful sunny day...