#22: A Mission to Create Inclusion and Connection with Isabel from Luna's Tacos

In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone sit down with Isabel from Luna's Tacos. Isabel shares her inspiring journey from selling tacos at the Iowa City Farmers Market in 2019—sparked by her son's autism diagnosis—to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant downtown. She discusses her family-inspired Mexican recipes, the challenges of building a business while managing health issues and her son's therapies, and the overwhelming community support she received. Isabel also reveals her dream of creating an inclusive playground for children with disabilities in Iowa City.About Downtown Dish: The hit Iowa City radio show is now a hit Iowa City podcast! Join Anna and Charlie every month as they dish on everything about downtown Iowa City, including interviews with area movers and shakers, news headlines, and even some spicy gossip! This show is presented in partnership between the Downtown Iowa City District and the Corridor Business Journal, and is produced and distributed by Upload Media Group.

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