In this episode of SILosophy, Tania Gomez welcomes Cedar Anderson, founder and director of MyAssista, to share her journey and insights into the world of Supported Independent Living (SIL). Cedar discusses the challenges of one-on-one SIL, balancing participant needs with business sustainability, and the importance of being participant-driven. With real-life lessons, financial advice, and a focus on quality care, this episode is packed with practical tips for new and experienced providers alike.   Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction: Meet Cedar Anderson and the story behind MyAssista 02:30 – The beginnings of MyAssista: Transitioning from personal need to founding a SIL business 05:00 – Why one-on-one SIL? A unique approach to participant-directed care 08:40 – Overcoming challenges: Staff retention, training, and building trust with participants 12:10 – Financial realities of SIL: Crunching the numbers and ensuring viability 16:15 – Learning from mistakes: The costly lesson of assuming participant preferences 19:50 – Person-directed care: Building strong relationships for better outcomes 22:30 – The future of MyAssista: Diversifying revenue streams and entering aged care 25:50 – Advice for new SIL providers: Financial planning, processes, and teamwork   Follow Tania Gomez Consulting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taniagomezconsulting/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taniagomezconsulting/ LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/tania-gomez-consulting   Or you can also visit our website: http://www.taniagomez.com.au/