Episode #52: Riddick's Ride
“Established in 2016, we strive on educating the public and enriching the lives of those living with rare and complex medical conditions.” In this episode, we hear Kristin Quinones; loving...
Open Book Live Streams
Open Book is a digital series from BILLY Footwear aimed to grow stronger connections directly with our customers. Learn about the brand, hear from our awesome customers, ask questions and discover what is coming in the future.
Open Book is a weekly Live Stream on our @billyfootwear Facebook page, LinkedIn page, and YouTube page.
Open Book Episodes:
Episode #51: Helping Hands For GAND
“Helping Hands for GAND strives to support individuals and families affected by GATAD2B-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (GAND), to increase awareness, and to work toward research and treatment opportunities to enrich the...
Episode #50: Reality TV
We frequently get asked the question, “How did BILLY Footwear get started?” In Episode 40, we talked about our initial beginnings with ski gloves. Well, in this episode we continue...
Episode #49: Special Olympics Minnesota
“Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community. We aim to build a culture that accepts and welcomes every single person regardless...
Episode #48: Project 8P Foundation
“We are living in the age of scientific discovery. With a strong network of companies and organizations around the world that are partnering together, rare diseases are being diagnosed and...
Episode #47: Howard Curry Shoes
“Since 1948, Howard Curry Shoes has served the Lexington, KY community as the go-to shop for family footwear, specializing in fitting all sizes and widths.” In this episode, we hear...
Episode #46: FAST (Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therepeutics)
“FAST is run by an all-volunteer board of Angelman syndrome (AS) parents and professionals dedicated to finding a cure for AS and related disorders through the funding of an aggressive...
Episode #45: LayerFive
“At LayerFive, our goal is to help brands get compliant with the regulations, offer a great consumer experience whilst doing it, and run more effective marketing campaigns by understanding their...
Episode #44: Stepping Stones for Stella
“Through all the ups and downs that families go through with having a child with special needs, me being one of them, I felt it was so important to find...
Episode #43: Camp Dream Street Mississippi
“Dream Street was founded in 1975 with the mission that all children, regardless of their abilities, must be offered the chance to have fun, to make new friends, to achieve,...
Episode #42: Spina Bifida Association Greater New England (SPAGNE)
“The mission of the Spina Bifida Association of New England is to build a better and brighter future for all those impacted by Spina Bifida.” In this episode, we hear...
Episode #41: RAD (Rising Above Disabilities)
“With almost 40 years of joint experience working in the special needs community, Katie and Meghan knew there could be a place where everyone would feel accepted, people would be...
Episode #40: The Gloves that Lead to Shoes
We often get the question, “How did BILLY Footwear get started?” Well, there is the short answer that one can explain in a quick elevator ride. Then there is the...
Episode #39: Loving Luca Foundation
“Every child deserves happiness, the opportunity to grow and thrive and be treated as an equal amongst their peers.” In this episode, we hear from Marlana Miceli, founder of the...
Episode #38: Acute Flaccid Myelitis Association
“The effects of Acute Flaccid Myelitis are both physically and emotionally challenging. Our Association is a resource for those that are personally affected by AFM.” In this episode, we hear...
Episode #37: ADNP Kids Research Foundation
“The ADNP Kids Research Foundation is the world’s first non-profit organization to fund research, publish papers and promote awareness for ADNP Syndrome. Established in 2016, we are a small grassroots...