Clara's Opening night at Mychal's Bakery

Hi guys,

We headed to Redondo Beach Friday morning — Carlo and Clara went straight to Mychal’s Learning Center for a paint date with the students, and I stayed at the hotel working behind the scenes on the shop.

Clara had a great time painting, but she came back so tired. Before taking a nap, though, she wanted to go to the swimming pool. Of course. And she also walked around the hotel wearing my Crocs (mine are size 12, hers are 8.5 😂). We were too lazy to put her shoes on. Putting on shoes is one of those things that feels simple, but with Clara’s feet, it’s always a little mission. So yeah, Crocs for the win.

Then she came up to nap with me. I was supposed to keep working… but I ended up napping too.
Meanwhile, Carlo was organizing the whole exhibition at the café — hanging, cleaning, adjusting.

By the time we got ready to go, Clara was so happy. So excited.

It was my first time visiting Mychal’s Café, and I was blown away. What a beautiful, special place. The energy, the people, the purpose behind it — everything is super cool!

Clara gave one of her artworks to Ed, the founder and visionary behind it all. And wow... it was such an emotional moment. You could feel how much it meant to both of them. One of those hugs that stays with you.

The night was amazing. Friends came, the space was full, and we got to share what we do and why we do it. So much love in the room.

Come Visit the Exhibition 💛

📍 Mychal’s Café
2302 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA
🖼 Clara’s exhibition is open until October 12th
🕘 Opening hours:
Monday to Friday – 7:30am to 2:00pm
Saturday & Sunday – 7:30am to 3:00pm

Why This Matters

This is part of what we’ve been building with The Inclusion Matters Movement — a way to use Clara's platform to bring visibility to other projects where inclusion is the basis of everything and where we can spot the light to other talents with disabilities!

Mychal’s Learning Place is a nonprofit that provides support, education, and job training to youth and adults with developmental disabilities. The café is run by the students, and it’s a real opportunity for growth, independence, and dignity.