John and Mark are back for another episode and here's what’s on their minds today: more developments in John’s love life, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, our 3/21 Inclusive Entrepreneur Award, opening a warehouse store, hiring people with differing abilities, Mark’s trip to Nashville, and whatever else might pop into John’s mind.

Business of the Week: Gabi’s Grounds https://poweredbygabis.org/

Gabi Angelini, founder of Gabi’s Grounds Coffee Shop, created a business to provide jobs for people with disabilities after experiencing employment challenges herself. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Gabi’s coffee brand is now available in grocery stores, and she continues to be a fierce advocate for inclusion in the workforce.

Good News Story of the Week: The University of North Carolina opens a Clinic for patients with Down syndrome

https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/03/university-down-syndrome-clinic

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Check out Mark’s Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day

Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA

Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY

Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.

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The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

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Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1

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John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are back and they are spreading happiness as always with jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Here's what’s on their minds tonight: John’s love life, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, update on the dinner parties and Mark’s Song of the Day, Mark’s trip to Nashville, fake trip to London, opening a warehouse store and whatever else might pop into John’s mind.

Business of the Week: Collette Devito of Collettey’s Cookies is starting a podcast: https://colletteys.com/

Good News Story of the Week: The Special Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy

The 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games are being held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 to 15, 2025. Here are the key details about the event:

• Number of Athletes: Over 1,500 athletes are participating.
• Number of Countries: Athletes are representing 100 to 102 countries, depending on the source.
• List of Sports: The games include eight sports:

1. Alpine Skiing
2. Cross-Country Skiing
3. DanceSport
4. Figure Skating
5. Floorball
6. Short Track Speed Skating
7. Snowboarding
8. Snowshoeing

The event is themed around “The Strength of Kindness” and marks the first Special Olympics World Winter Games since 2017

Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/

Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john

Check out Mark’s Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day

Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA

Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY

Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.

Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com

Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1

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John and Mark from John’s Crazy Socks are spreading happiness again, offering jokes, stories, and their usual banter. Today's show: John’s love life, a new Special Olympic sport for John: Bocce, a World Down Syndrome Day celebration, dinner parties and Mark’s Song of the Day, hanging with Kevin James, and whatever else might pop into John’s mind.

Business of the Week: The Granola Kid (a.k.a. Zamaan Jivraj)

We’re celebrating an incredible entrepreneur who proves that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible! Meet Zamaan Jivraj also known as The Granola Kid. From the very start of his life, Liam faced health challenges, but his parents instilled in him the belief that no obstacle could stand in the way of his dreams. That mindset, combined with his love for healthy eating, led him to create The Granola Kid—a business dedicated to making the most nutritious and delicious granola out there.

At The Granola Kid, it’s all about starting your journey with the right fuel—granola made with real ingredients you can actually pronounce! Whether you eat it for breakfast or take it on the go as a snack, Liam’s granola is made to help you power through your day. His message is simple: he provides nutrition, and you bring the determination—together, we can all achieve our goals.

Want to support Liam’s mission and grab some tasty granola? Visit TheGranolaKid.com and get snacking!

Good News Story of the Week: Our Autism Can Do Scholarship has a deadline of March 15, 2025. Enter now. https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/autism-can-do-scholarship

Buy some socks, be happy: https://johnscrazysocks.com/

Join John’s Tuesday Dance Party, every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Eastern: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/online-dance-party-with-john

Check out Mark’s Song of the Day: https://paumonokharbor.com/song-of-the-day

Want to learn more about John’s Crazy Socks? Check out this short video: https://youtu.be/dzPvxz1oUEA

Check out our TEDx Talk: “Hiring People with Differing Abilities is Not Altruism, It is Good Business” https://youtu.be/uXtrhHSFkuY

Hosted by John & Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks.

Follow @johnscrazysocks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

The Spreading Happiness Podcast is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.

For show ideas, guest inquiries, general feedback, sponsorships and media inquiries, drop an email: thespreadinghapinesspodcast@lp516.com

Information about Speaking Engagements with John and Mark: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/speaking-engagements-1

Subscribe to The Spreading Happiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every Tuesday! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712