In a special episode of Inside the Frame Podcast, host Dave Petty sits down with Jessica Berry, CEO and founder of The London Project, a nonprofit organization inspired by her son, London. While this conversation moves away from the podcast’s usual art-centered focus, it delivers an equally powerful message, one rooted in inclusivity, kindness, and the celebration of the differences that make us all unique.
Inspired by London’s Journey
Jessica shares that her son London, now seven years old, was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. Through London’s journey, Jessica found herself rethinking what it means to be different and how those differences are, in fact, superpowers. Rather than focusing narrowly on autism, The London Project’s mission is broader: to foster a world where no one is defined by a label, and where kindness and acceptance are the norm, not the exception.
“It’s not our job to define people by what diagnosis they have,” Jessica explains. “It’s our job to create an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and included.”
Building The London Project
The London Project was founded with three pillars in mind: community engagement, education, and charitable collaboration. Through these efforts, Jessica hopes to raise awareness about unconscious bias, create inclusive spaces, and partner with like-minded organizations working toward similar goals.
Upcoming initiatives include public speaking events at schools and businesses, partnerships with other charities, and hands-on community projects like “Buddy Benches by the Beach”, a unique effort to build and place buddy benches in playgrounds and public spaces to quietly encourage inclusion and connection.
For Jessica, this mission is deeply personal and expansive. She believes the principles behind The London Project extend well beyond autism to all walks of life, emphasizing that diversity is the one true thing we all have in common—and something to be celebrated every day.
A Life Led by Example
Jessica’s commitment to inclusivity doesn’t stop at The London Project. She serves as the inclusivity representative on her son’s school PTO board, volunteers regularly in the community, and supports other nonprofits with shared values. Professionally, she also helps individuals and families as a realtor on the South Shore, guided by the same philosophy of kindness and understanding.
Most importantly, Jessica strives to view the world through London’s lens: one of gratitude, resilience, and unwavering authenticity. It’s a perspective she brings not only to her personal life but also to her growing work through The London Project.
Frame Center is proud to uplift and support community initiatives like The London Project. As a custom framing studio and creative hub, Frame Center believes in the power of art and acts of kindness to build stronger, more inclusive communities.
