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Coffee with purpose ☕
Creating meaningful employment + community 💛💙
📍Austin, TX
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Did you know there’s a café in Austin that is creating inclusive employment opportunities for adults with Down syndrome?

I stopped by @empoweredcafeatx for some coffee ☕️ and a breakfast taco and loved the friendly atmosphere and faces. They’re right in the Mueller area so if you’re in the area, stop by and support this wonderful project!

#atxcoffeeshop #inclusiveworkplace #atxlife #empoweredcafe #downsyndromeawareness

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Started sister date with @empoweredcafeatx and then got artistic at @thelittlebisque.atx Ended with treats at Marketplace Austin 😋 #iykyk #sistersister #friendsforlife #foundinthedumpster

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Here’s an update for our LSDNA Welcome Event!

Join us for our LSDNA Welcome Event as we kick off a new year of community, connection, and advocacy! Come meet your fellow students, learn more about LSDNA, and connect with our community. There will be drip coffee, cold brew and some pastries for y’all.

📅 Sunday, September 6
⏰ 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Empowered Cafe | 1701 Simond Ave, Unit 104, Austin, TX 78723
☕️ Coffee, pastries, and good vibes

RSVP link in bio. Make sure you RSVP by August 30th. We can’t wait to see you there! 🫶

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Inclusion Prom: Stick Together was a dream! ✨

Thank you to our fabulous performers @djshani @dj_motivate @soundcollectiveatx
@laperaaustin, @stickerobot @voguevignetteofficial @yoursilentdisco, @strangebirdsalon, @pixsterphotobooth @hollandphotoimaging, @stlaurentphotography, @empoweredcafeatx, @topochicousa @new.obsession.atx @cleartheair.atx and our innumerable other sponsors and silent auction artists you can see all year long on our website! 😘💞🥰

Thank you @austinpbs @laura_laughead @kut_austin @kutx @allisonmillertv for helping us get the word out 💞✨

Thank you @wanderlustwineco and their hardworking team who made the night possible. Thank you to our volunteers long-term and day of who are the real life force behind this party and vision. 💪✨

And last but not least thank you co-creators who created a more inclusive world for one night and beyond. ✨

Subscribe to our email list and stay tuned, we have SO much more in store ✨🚀

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It’s party time! (machine), Y2RUOK??✨

✨🚨THIS SATURDAY🥳✨

Inclusion Prom: a party anyone would want to go to, with every disability accommodation we could possibly provide. An art piece in universal design and you are a co-creator 🫵✨

Don’t miss your chance to experience a more inclusive world for one night. ✨

Y2K prom theme? Say less.🌹

🎶Silent Disco with incredible performances by @kutx ‘s @djshani @di_motivate @soundcollectiveatx
✍️Live fashion portraits by @voguevignetteofficial
🎨Interactive mural
💝Sticker making and trading bar
🔮Sensory chill lounge
💅Glam station
📸Photo Booth
🖼️Silent art auction
🍔Y2K Catering from @laperaaustin
🎁Giveaways and surprises every hour

🗓️Saturday September 19th
7-10PM
📍@wanderlustwineco Shady Lane

#austinevents #inclusion #disability #austin #atx Inclusion prom 2026 event guide

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Empowered Café has great coffee, genuine joy, and meaningful employment for adults with Down syndrome.

Stumbled on this place on Friday after a dr. appt and was shocked to find it empty while Merit Coffee (half a block away) was full. I ordered a vanilla cold brew that was some of the best I’ve ever had. If you’re in the neighborhood, you have to support.

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This is where business and passion collide. Being able to give back to a cause that I’ve dedicated my career makes me have all the feels. And if you’d have told me this new little mahj business would be recognized alongside some really big names, well, let’s just say I’m humbled. Here’s to raising money for Down Syndrome and to the power of people sitting around a table with tiles 🀄️
#mahjong🀄️ #mahjongcommunity #give more #downsyndromeadvocacy

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Kinda chick trend.. but the 5AM Run Club version 🌅

#riseandrunatx #safetyinnumbers #kindachic #runningcommunity

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Good coffee and good matcha✨

Swing by and try CENIZO drinks. ☕️🍵

Don’t forget. .. we’re running for coffee next Sunday! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️☕️

📆Sunday, 8/30/26
6:30 AM: Ticket holders (check in 6:00am)
7:30 AM: Everyone is welcome- no ticket needed! The Cool Kids Dash also starts at 7:30am

📍7033 Union Park

Special discount from our partners:
@sweet_bitestx
@elcomalitotx
@cenizoatx

#coffeerun #riseandrunatx #eastonpark

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The perfect Mueller morning starts with coffee that gives back. ☕️❤️
If you’re looking for a fun way to spend a morning in Austin, here’s your itinerary:

Start at @empoweredcafeatx , where every cup of coffee supports a mission to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with Down syndrome. It’s the kind of place that reminds you how impactful supporting local businesses can be.

Then take a short walk over to @lillaandbeth to browse one of my favorite boutiques in Mueller. From stylish clothing and jewelry to home décor and unique gifts, it’s the perfect place to treat yourself, or find something for someone else.

This is why I love exploring Austin. There are so many places with incredible stories behind them, and Mueller is full of businesses that make it easy to shop local while supporting the community.

Have you been to either of these spots? Or what’s another Mueller favorite I should check out next? 👇

#AustinTX #MuellerATX #AustinCoffee #SupportLocalATX #ShopLocalAustin

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From great coffee to a team built around meaningful hiring, I loved capturing the heart behind @empoweredcafeatx and the people who bring it to life!

Thank you for trusting me with this project. ☕️

If you’re a local business looking to create cinematic content that tells your story, my DMs are always open!

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☀️J U L Y S O F A R 🥵

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