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A podcast just for you! Join us for insight, humor, and hope along your Autism parenting journey. Our host, Crystal Sanford, is an autism mom, speech pathologist, and special education advocate. She interviews a variety of experts who provide meaningful tips for autism parents, including fellow thriving autism moms, therapists, life coaches, special education attorneys, and more. Bring your questions, listen up, leave with HOPE!
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Ingrid Thompson simplifies how we build a business.
Business has become overcomplicated. I aim to simplify it. In this podcast, I lead thoughtful and fun discussions with business owners, entrepreneurs and leaders who think big and who take action to create their own business success. As we celebrate their stories and learn the lessons from their lives this podcast offers business wisdom with tangible, tactical tools and tips. We debunk some of the common business myths supporting you to build and grow your own business. I’m your host Ingrid ...
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E182 Cheryl Burgess: when preparation meets opportunity! Starting a Pilates business
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In this episode we meet Cheryl Burgess. Cheryl and her husband Adrian now run a multi business operation. This is a business started in 2012 when they wanted to buy a Pilates reformer for personal use at home. Finding a supplier overseas was easy EXCEPT! instead of buying 1 reformer - the minimum order was for 10 reformers !! And that’s how it star…
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Words of Wisdom from an Autism Mom: Part 2
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Wouldn’t it be awesome to get real life advice from a parenting expert? In our final episode for season 3, we are honored to discuss autism parenting with philanthropist, mom, business leader, and speaker Dayna Hoff. Since 2003, Dayna has positively impacted the lives of countless families in Northern and Southern California through her non-profit …
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Words of Wisdom from an Autism Mom: Part 1
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Wouldn’t it be awesome to get real life advice from a parenting expert? In our final episode for season 3, we are honored to discuss autism parenting with philanthropist, mom, business leader, and speaker Dayna Hoff. Since 2003, Dayna has positively impacted the lives of countless families in Northern and Southern California through her non-profit …
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Self Care Matters For Autism Moms: Part 2
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Self care matters! It’s cliche but so true, especially for moms of children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, life coach and autism mom Octavia Walker walks us through her inspiring story which led her to open her life coaching practice (https://www.gettingbyisnotenough.com). Get tips and action steps for today! Octavia Walker Octavia Walker…
Did the pandemic open the flood gates to more screen time in your home? Are you struggling to get your kids outside and off technology? Families, you are not alone! Join us as we discuss the issues of screen time, limits, etc. with Nicole Rawson, the founder of Screen Time Clinic (https://www.screentimeclinic.com). Nicole devotes her time to helpin…
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Self Care Matters For Autism Moms: Part 1
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Self care matters! It’s cliche but so true, especially for moms of children on the autism spectrum. In this episode, life coach and autism mom Octavia Walker walks us through her inspiring story which led her to open her life coaching practice (https://www.gettingbyisnotenough.com). Get tips and action steps for today! Octavia Walker Octavia Walker…
Did the pandemic open the flood gates to more screen time in your home? Are you struggling to get your kids outside and off technology? Families, you are not alone! Join us as we discuss the issues of screen time, limits, etc. with Nicole Rawson, the founder of Screen Time Clinic (https://www.screentimeclinic.com). Nicole devotes her time to helpin…
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Parenting Hacks for Autism Families: Part 2
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Parenting in general can be tough and rewarding at the same time. Life gets a little more tricky when you add Autism to the mix. Learn parenting hacks to implement asap from our guest, Clinical Speech Pathologist, Consultant, Author, and Mom, Susie Harder (https://www.authorable.com/). Susie Harder Susie Harder is a clinical speech-language patholo…
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Parenting Hacks for Autism Families: Part 1
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Parenting in general can be tough and rewarding at the same time. Life gets a little more tricky when you add Autism to the mix. Learn parenting hacks to implement asap from our guest, Clinical Speech Pathologist, Consultant, Author, and Mom, Susie Harder (https://www.authorable.com/). Susie Harder Susie Harder is a clinical speech-language patholo…
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Friendships, Dating and Autism: Living Your Best Life (Part 1)
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Friendships and relationships can be amazing and awkward, all at the same time. In this episode, relationship coach Jeremy Hamburgh (MyBestSocialLife.com) helps young adults and adults on the autism spectrum learn better ways to connect with others. Parents will gain tips as well! Jeremy Hamburgh Jeremy Hamburgh is the founder of My Best Social Lif…
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Friendships, Dating and Autism: Living Your Best Life (Part 2)
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Friendships and relationships can be amazing and awkward, all at the same time. In this episode, relationship coach Jeremy Hamburgh (MyBestSocialLife.com) helps young adults and adults on the autism spectrum learn better ways to connect with others. Parents will gain tips as well! Jeremy Hamburgh Jeremy Hamburgh is the founder of My Best Social Lif…
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Financial Planning for Autism Families: Part 1
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It’s never too soon to start planning for your family’s future. However, this might feel overwhelming when it comes to finances. Listen up as our special guest Elizabeth Beltran helps us make “cents” of our money. Elizabeth Beltran I am currently going into my third year as a Financial Representative for Modern Woodmen of America and am so excited …
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Financial Planning for Autism Families: Part 2
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It’s never too soon to start planning for your family’s future. However, this might feel overwhelming when it comes to finances. Listen up as our special guest Elizabeth Beltran helps us make “cents” of our money. Elizabeth Beltran I am currently going into my third year as a Financial Representative for Modern Woodmen of America and am so excited …
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Autistic Adults Advancing in the Workforce: Part 2
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Finding the right job is tough, especially for adults on the autism spectrum. In this episode, learn more about how to showcase your strengths and get connected with a meaningful place to work. Garrett Hoff Garret Hoff is the founding Director of the Autism Tree Project Foundation (ATPF) Autism Advance Program, where he volunteers his time to help …
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Autistic Adults Advancing in the Workforce: Part 1
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Finding the right job is tough, especially for adults on the autism spectrum. In this episode, learn more about how to showcase your strengths and get connected with a meaningful place to work. Garrett Hoff Garret Hoff is the founding Director of the Autism Tree Project Foundation (ATPF) Autism Advance Program, where he volunteers his time to help …
Are you a mom new to an Autism diagnosis for your child? Feeling confused, overwhelmed, or losing hope? Have no fear! In this episode you will hear from fellow moms who are successfully navigating life as Autism parents. Learn tips that you can implement right away! Alondra Galvan, IEP Advocate Alondra is a mother to a wonderful, six-year old autis…
Are you a mom new to an Autism diagnosis for your child? Feeling confused, overwhelmed, or losing hope? Have no fear! In this episode you will hear from fellow moms who are successfully navigating life as Autism parents. Learn tips that you can implement right away! Alondra Galvan, IEP Advocate Alondra is a mother to a wonderful, six-year old autis…
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E181 From Hairdresser to Feng Shui Consultant with Candice Berlanger
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What happens when a hair stylist says "Enough! of this" ... and decides to become a Feng Shui consultant? That’s exactly what Candice Berlanger did and for a whole lot of reasons – start8ing with more freedom and flexibility to spend more time with her family Feng Shui is often thought of as the art of placement, where we put things in the house or…
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E180 Ziinkle: how to design and take to market a new and unique dating app
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Ziinkle is unlike any other dating app on the market. Fronted by two fed-up females Melanie Leahy and Elisse Alexander, Ziinkle is an innovative platform that allows users to see where other singles are out and about socially and in real-time. Founders Melanie and Elisse are using Ziinkle to encourage daters to swap from swiping on the couch to loc…
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E179 Starting a Special Education Consultancy completely from scratch with Crystal Y Sanford
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Crystal Sanford is a Speech-Language Pathologist who supports families, children and young adults with unique needs. Crystal has built her successful consultancy completely from scratch and today she tells us the steps she took and her lessons learned. When you listen to this episode her passion shines through. Crystal’s goal is to move fellow spec…
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E178 Building a publishing company + a Book store from scratch with Dr Artika Tyner
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Dr Artika Tyner is an amazing woman, a human rights lawyer, book publisher and book store owner! Planting People Growing Justice She lives by the credo: When you see a problem, find a solution. She tells us that she realised that "a reader is more likely to find a black dog on the cover of a book than a black person" and set about to find a solutio…
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E177 How I overcame a debilitating bout of procrastination
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Hello and welcome to Episode 177 Recently I found myself saying to a friend "I feel like I've lost my voice" I hadn't written a newsletter in a while and there was a gap in my podcast episodes and I was mostly off social media .... I told my friend "I don't know what to say" She said: "We procrastinate as a response to fear - we develop the habit o…
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E176 Angela Ficken psychotherapist has built a worldwide brand Progress Wellness
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Like many business owners Angela Ficken reached a point where she was burning the candle at both ends. She took the plunge to start private practice … and thought she would “hang out her shingle” and that’s all she needed to do. It didn’t work out that way and in this episode Angela tells us how she overcame the “hustle of being in business which i…
Stacey Hylen is my guest today in this short Stand out episode because what she has to say about how to overcome the pricing barrier earns its own episode! Stacey started her first business when she was in third grade and then started an even more successful business when she was 11 years old. She describes herself as a “natural optimiser” and you …
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E174 How to have a successful Sales conversation with "Kat" from Team Kat & Mouse:
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When it comes to having a sales conversation with prospective clients - have you ever taken it personally when they say "no" or do you try really hard to be "liked" so that they will say "Yes" ?? I know I certainly have and am guessing you maybe have as well... In this episode Sharon Kitroser who is one of Founders at Team Kat & Mouse shares her wi…
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E173 Building a viable business making funny & creative cards with Keli Spanier from Colette Paperie
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My guest today is Keli Spanier and more than 12 years ago she started making funny and creative cards – for a whole bunch of reasons In this episode she tells us all about how she has grown Colette Paperie from those first cards into a global company As Keli says: "After spending several years at a corporate job I began Colette Paperie in 2009 to s…
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E172 "Put all the excuses aside because you are capable!" Michelle Okwudiafor
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"Whatever it is you are waiting for - is keeping you in a state of limbo!" That's Michelle Okwudiafor and she adds "Put all the excuses aside because you are capable" Michelle is an advocate for visibility and inclusion and in this conversation she speaks about how she has grown this business while working a full time job - and that point where she…
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E171 Stacey Hylen: Optimising what you already have
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Stacey Hylen is my guest today and she started her first business when she was in third grade and then an even more successful business when she was 11 years old. Stacey says: "Many people feel they are getting paid well, just not enough to reflect their brilliance at what they do and the kind of results and support they create for their clients. I…
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E170 Suzanne Paulinski: Redefining the Hustle
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Suzanne is a mindset coach for music-preneurs and creatives and she says it is time to #RedesigntheHustle! Combining her 18+ years in the music industry with a Master's in Psychology she now helps creatives reach their goals. This is more than time management solutions – this is growth mindset meets getting clarity on the next steps. There’s a reas…
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E169 How to Scale your business using Digital products with Destini Copp
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Destini Copp says "You may feel like no-one is watching, no-one is seeing what you are doing. Keep on going, keep moving forward. People are watching. People are seeing what you are doing. You are building your future. Believe in what you are doing and keep going." When Destini started her business, she started big and was looking to scale and grow…
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E168 Brooke Lively has built her viable and successful business from scratch and "by accident"
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Brooke Lively says that she came to realise that most business owners are a little intimidated by their numbers, they don’t know what they're saying and they don’t know how to use them. "People start a business from a point of passion" she says "and they don't have the training and so they feel stressed and frustrated. That's why my business is her…
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E167 Allison Jackson is taking her passion for fitness from a side hustle to a viable and successful business
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Allison Jackson Fitness originally started out as FitMomsofNJ.com in 2010 when she began to realize how many of her mom-friends were either struggling to lose weight, looking for ways to incorporate exercise into their busy lives or trying to figure out how to prioritize their health while caring for their family. Fitness is absolutely her passion.…
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E166 "Hey You" Co-Founder Rebekah Campbell
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Rebekah Campbell is a serial entrepreneur who has played a lead role in the disruption of two industries. She's best known as the Co-Founder of Hey You, Australia's number 1 order ahead platform used by 900 000+ Aussies in cafes and quick service restaurants (QSR) Hey You grew out of the combination of Rebekah's Posse.com and another business calle…
