Advocate For Me

Victoria uses the djembe to spread awareness for the Autistic community. As an advocate for autism, Victoria continues to make her mark. Victoria was diagnosed with autism when she was three years old and couldn't speak until she was seven years old. She developed a close relationship with music which led her to study the djembe drum. Victoria shares her passion with the autism community with an intention to inspire women of al...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we spotlight the incredible Advocate for Me conference. In this session, you'll hear from a group of remarkable mothers who are not only dedicated caregivers to their neurodivergent children but also passionate advocates, mentors, and thriving professionals. They open up about their personal journeys—the trials they’ve faced, the victories they’ve celebrated, and how their strength is ma...

This conversation features a group of advocates discussing their experiences and insights on self-care, advocacy, and community support for families with children with disabilities. The speakers share personal stories, emphasize the importance of mental health, and provide practical advice on navigating the system and building a supportive community. They highlight the power of advocacy and the impact of individual voices in creati...

As a certified Mental Health First Aider and a devoted mother of three beautiful children, I am passionate about fostering wellness and resilience in both families and communities. With a heart for advocacy and a dedication to breaking stigmas, I provide compassionate support and guidance to those navigating mental health challenges. Balancing the joys of motherhood with my commitment to helping others, I strive to create safe, nu...

Roz Talley sounds like an incredibly dynamic and impactful person! Her commitment to sharing the gospel, advocating for her child with special needs, and leading in both her community and professional spheres is truly inspiring. Balancing her roles as a mother, author, motivational speaker, police officer, and CEO of Real Change Communications, LLC must be both challenging and fulfilling. Check out our latest episode with Roz Talle...

Marcus White is a writer, teacher, and entrepreneur based in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. He hails from a large close-knit family that frequently spends time together, instilling a deep compassion within him from a young age. Aside from writing, he’s also passionate about educating students and positively impacting the lives of others. When he’s not doing all of the above, Marcus enjoys reading, drawing, traveling, and spending qualit...

Jenny Nechvatal is an Early Childhood teacher; she holds a Bachelor of Early

Childhood from Macquarie University. Her 30 years of experience in the Early

Childhood sector and 21 years of lived experience parenting two children living with

a disability led to her writing a book for early childhood educators.

“Embracing Disability in Early Childhood - supporting children living with a disability

and their families in Early Childhood ...

Kelly McAllister reopened We Rock the Spectrum - Northeast Philly in July 2021. It has been successfully open and serving the community for over a year now. Kelly has a degree in business and marketing that she earned from Penn State University. The vast majority of her experience has been in the hospitality and franchise industry for over 10 years. All of her work has revolved around the community and she believes that a strong fo...

Michele Abraham-Montgomery is a seasoned Family Peer Specialist providing self efficacy, empowerment, advocacy and resource information to families for over 20 years. She is the Co-Founder of Spectrum Success 911 alongside her son Khylil Robinson who is proudly working as a Community Autism Peer Specialist.  Spectrum Success 911 is a Nonprofit organization that supports families and individuals living with autism and mental health ...

Alexandra Renée Poelstra is a speaker, consultant, and monsterprenuer known as THE MAVEN of ALL MAVEN, a small and mighty enterprise innovating bold and brilliant brands to shake up industries.
She’s been featured in various notable and award-winning publications and media, from Carlsbad’s 40 under 40 and the Colorado Springs Business Journal to Gusto. She also spoke for Webflow’s Virtual World Tour and ALL MAVEN was a Finalist ...

Salina Miller, a recipient of the National Nurses Coalition’s Unsung Heroes Award, is a visionary, a trailblazer, a philanthropist and the epitome of devotion. Her dedication to service is one of the qualities that draws people to her. Salina’s passion for service emerged with the birth of her son Elijiah, who has multiple diagnoses, including autism. Her love for family and fervent desire to positively impact others’ lives and adv...

Chanté Douglas is a single mother of an amazing child named Levi who also has autism. She is an accomplished children’s book author, community activist and advocate for the autistic community. Over the years she has made it her mission to raise awareness for autism especially in the African American community.Her published works include The Adventures of EchoBoy and Abc Girl, Levi’s World, Respect The Spectrum and My Life in Puzzle...

Jamilah F. Bashir, is a Senior Education Consultant in Philadelphia, PA.  She has worked in the field of Special Education (Sped) for almost 20  years as a Special Education Educator and Special Education Supervisor. As someone who has many years of experience in the field of Sped, Jamilah brings a wealth of knowledge on how to best support schools and districts with their teachers and students with special needs. (excerp...