No Limits Podcast

Judi Uttal is a prominent advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum, particularly in the entertainment industry. She is the founder of the Autism in Entertainment Workgroup, established in May 2022, which aims to create employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals in fields such as film, television, social media, and game design1.   Judi also serves as the president of the Orange County Asperger's Support Group (OCASG), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families dealing with high-functioning autism1. Her leadership extends to organizing the Autism in Entertainment Conference, a significant event that brings together employers and neurodivergent job seekers to foster inclusivity and diversity in the entertainment industry1.   With a background as a high technology marketing executive, Judi holds a Bachelor of Science in Math/Computer Science from UCLA and an MBA from the Tepper School of Management at Carnegie Mellon University1. She is also a mother to a son diagnosed with high-functioning autism, which has deeply influenced her advocacy work.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Sarah is a licensed psychologist with a doctoral degree in counseling psychology. And after almost ten years of working in the area of trauma and abuse, she decided to start a fashion and design psychology blog. She offers interior and wardrobe consulting and styling services that were therapeutic-like, but not therapy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

 Abigail was diagnosed with dyslexia in 2nd grade. She was tutored in Orton-Gillingham for many years growing up. After graduating college with her degree in Special Education/Elementary Education, she spent a couple of years teaching 5th grade before leaving to pursue a dream of living abroad in London.  Once Covid hit and that dream was put on hold, she found another. In October 2020, Abigail published her debut first children's book, "D is for Darcy Not Dyslexia".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Although I do live a dual life when it comes to colleagues, co-workers, and friends, I am an open book to the right people. The author of Living with crossdressing - the new normal, discusses more about her life than many people do with whom she interacts with on a daily basis.Savannah is from Detroit, Michigan, where the climate of acceptability in the 80s and 90s was less than stellar for crossdressers and other transgender folks. Twenty years ago, she moved to the big city of Manhattan Island for work-related reasons and discovered a world (or a couple of boroughs) where alternative lifestyles were so much more socially acceptable. Eventually, Savannah moved out onto Long Island to live, work, love and explore both my masculinity and femininity. Now, she currently lives in a new regional culture of the Upstate of South Carolina.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Mike McCarthy is the author behind "The Blessed Club" newsletter on Beehiiv. He writes about finding blessings and gratitude in everyday life, emphasizing themes like mindfulness, the power of thankfulness, and appreciating small moments. His posts cover a variety of topics, from personal reflections and experiences to broader philosophical insights. McCarthy's work encourages readers to adopt a positive outlook and recognize the blessings around them. and some links: https://the-blessed-club.beehiiv.com/p/gift-nowhttps://the-blessed-club.beehiiv.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Kyra Bobinet, MD, MPH, has passionately pursued and studied the truth about behavior change for nearly three decades as a physician, public health leader, healthcare executive, and behavioral expert. An award-winning health innovator and thought leader, Dr. Bobinet has an MD from UCSF School of Medicine and an MPH from Harvard University. She belongs to the Stanford Medical School AIM lab, where she has taught on health behavior change, and is CEO/founder of Fresh Tri, a behavioral software based on the latest neuroscience of habit formation and lasting change.Her first bestselling book, Well Designed Life, is a collection of globally influential brain science and behavior change. Dr. Bobinet is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota. She enjoys meditation, horsemanship, and herbalism and lives with her family and animal and plant teachers in the Santa Cruz Mountains.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

 Founder, Visionary and CEO of Enchanted Makeovers.I'm on a mission to not only bring women and children in shelters dignity but also to inspire our village of donors and volunteers to dream while they're awake, heal their hearts and to find their voices. Through our transformative programs, women and children in shelters, as well as volunteers and donors are introduced to a way of life, a way of thinking that helps to shift their outlook about their lives and possibilities for the future. A path is created for creativity, self-expression, and worth. They can finally go to bed and dream and wake up with hope.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

 Shelley M. Johnson is a seasoned journalist, broadcaster, multimedia producer, writer, marketing maven, and advocate for women's progress. She comes from a long line of strong women, one of whom was a suffragist who cut her long hair and went out to fight for the right to vote. Shelley has worn many hats and brings many stories and  insightful dialog to Women Road Warriors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Paula is a writer and an Implementation Specialist who easily juggles her professional and creative endeavors. Her life experiences enrich her storytelling and inspire her to keep honing her craft.  Paula is committed to instilling a lifelong passion for reading in children by providing a diverse array of stories and characters. Her mission is to empower young minds through literature that celebrates diversity, cultivates empathy, and ignites curiosity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

 "I work to make a better world for autistic people" Matt consistently gives back to the Autistic and Neurodivergent communities, offering his wisdom, perspective, and insights in a way that is highly relatable and also very digestible. He is the host of the Autistic Culture podcast and soon-to-be author.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Michelle works in a school with children who happen to have disabilities. She runs a blog called Michelle's Mission. In her blog shes discusses her own learning disability and features her photographs. She is a wonderful advocate and inspiration for others.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

A Conversation with Lauren McLean:author, podcast host and outdoor learning consultantAuthor Lauren MacLean is a mentoring support teacher who works along educators who are enthusiastic about infusing play-based learning in their classrooms. She uses the sit spot routine as a way to help encourage empathy and care for our world in young learnerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Alina is the author of a poem inspired by her Autistic Twins who have different experiences everyday. she discusses her journey with her children and the different stages they have worked and laughed through. In addition, she is a mental health specialist who very much enjoys coaching her daughter's cheer team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-limits-podcast--5110273/support.

Ryan A Bush is a thinker and designer focused on building better systems, better people, and a better future. As founder of Designing the Mind, Ryan's central purpose is to provide wisdom education and expand human potential beyond the norm.This journey has led him to write multiple bestselling books like Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture, build life-changing programs like The Anxiety Algorithm, and launch Mindform, the world's first psychitecture collective and training platform. Through his books, programs, and community, he works to integrate the insights of ancient and modern thinkers to form a new vision for psychological growth and self-mastery

This multifaceted author, is also an emerging artist, who combines her passion for art, and writing with her philanthropic work. As a former member of the Real Women class 2020 she speaks at many events for the American Heart Association, and other organizations. She's been feature on CNN en Español and many other channels around the country. She works as a education assistant/ Paraprofessional.

Adam began his legal career as an associate at a law firm known for its work in the area of special education law, where he represented families whose children had a variety of special needs. Adam moved on from that position in 2009 to pursue his dream of establishing his own law practice, Law Offices of Adam Dayan, PLLC. His law practice is currently based in downtown Manhattan, focusing on representing individuals with a wide range of special needs.In 2020, Adam added Special Needs Trust Planning to his law firm's services to provide special needs trusts and select estate planning services to help our clients plan for the long-term care of their special needs children.

Early on, she gained entry into the New York Television Festival and subsequently won a development deal with LIFETIME A&E. Recently, she completed a feature with Oscar-winning production company BRANDED PICTURES, and currently is working on a feature with a DreamWorks animator as well as producing a scripted podcast.She was a finalist in the SCREENCRAFT pilot competition out of over 1,700 submissions. That same pilot garnered a nomination for the 2017 WriteHer List. She is a TV consultant and has worked as part of a think tank for E! Entertainment, as well as a TV and feature script editor and consultant.

Lee Lynch has an amazing family, which includes Lee, Tom, Jeffrey, Jack, and Emma Lynch, plus their pug Rocket. That is where the name Rocket Around comes from which is her first children's books that illustrated by their daughter Emma.Combine high-functioning autism, epilepsy, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, and anxiety with the typical frustrations of traveling, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Despite Lee and Tom having a strong case of the travel bug, they went years holing up – not getting out on the road – because it seemed like too much.They have seen the mind-opening impact that travel and adventure can have on their neurodiverse family members, but also know how challenging destinations and around-town adventures can be.They are glad to share what they have learned, but also want to hear the wisdom gained by other neurodiverse families so that they can all have more, amazing adventures and plain ol' fun.

Krystle A. Boateng is the Founder of Inside Ability Books and is the Author of the books created by the brand. Inside Ability Books is an outlet for her creativity and passion for inspiring and helping others. After becoming legally blind at the age of 19, creative writing helped her discover hope and a determination to thrive in spite of adversity. She would later transpose those inspirational poems onto artful canvases. As a legally blind Mom of two small kids she saw a need in the children's book market for more accessible print options. She once again tapped into her creative writing skills to produce the accommodation that was not available to her. Krystle's brands reflect her passions for living with purpose, breaking barriers and being of service to humanity.

Marina Raydun's published works of fiction include a compilation of novellas One Year in Berlin/Foreign Bride, a suspense novel entitled Joe After Maya, as well as a two-part series, Effortless. Born in the former Soviet Union, Marina grew up in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A. in history from Pace University.

Craig worked for many years in the entertainment industry in film operations, postproduction technical services, and human resources management before finding his true calling as a sportswriter and young-adult novelist.Despite being relatively earthbound most of the time, Craig has long maintained a keen interest in space travel. He's also a big basketball fan, having immersed himself in the game since his youth as a player, coach, referee, fan, and, later in life, as a sportswriter."There's No Basketball on Mars" is Craig's fourth young-adult novel, following the publication of the "Zeke Archer Basketball Trilogy." The author and his publishing company, Green Buffalo Press, will donate a portion of royalties from the new book to Exceptional Minds, an academy and studio that prepares young adults on the autism spectrum for careers in animation, visual effects, 3D gaming, and other related fields in the entertainment industry.

interview iwth Aiden and Marina, two high school students in the club Breaking the chain through educationAiden and Marina are both seniors at Metuchen High school. They volunteer in the club and organization Breaking the chain through education. Breaking the Chain Through Education (BTCTE) is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to providing long term support to victims of child trafficking in Ghana, Africa. We are a grassroots organization with a mission to help children and young adults who have suffered the devastating effects of forced labor. Our support is comprehensive and includes access to education, housing, food security, and health care. BTCTE strives to lift young people out of poverty (tremendous adversity/horrific circumstances) and provides them with the necessary skills and tools to have a better future.

Dr. Correia is a mental health advocate, doctor and entrepreneur.She is the author of Unveiling strength: nurturing womens mental health which is her first publication. It is a is a beacon of hope and guidance for women seeking to nurture their mental well-being. It is a must-read for women from all walks of life who are ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.

Brazilian, raised in São Joaquim da Barra, small town in the interior of São Paulo – Something that says a lot about me.I entered the magical world of literature in childhood during elementary school. I was a student in love with writing classes, grammar and words.A shy girl with her head full of thoughts, an enormous desire to share with the world, but without courage to do so. Always dreaming of seeing what I can call the "right to normality" in children's stories and fairy tales.Why not: an enchanted princess who looked like me? I believe that books are windows to the world, I want to present children with a world where differences are a value, something beautiful to be welcomed

The Dancer Movement is dedicated to reimagining the experience of dance for people with disabilities. Through individually tailored dance classes with professionally trained dance instructors, The Dancer Movement provides the tools, direction, and access which are imperative in enabling the participant to dance

Breaking the Chain Through Education (BTCTE) is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to providing long term support to victims of child trafficking in Ghana, Africa. We are a grassroots organization with a mission to help children and young adults who have suffered the devastating effects of forced labor. Our support is comprehensive and includes access to education, housing, food security, and health care.

Living & Learning's mission is to enhance the lives of our participants with disabilities. Through therapeutic, social, work-based, and community engagement, we seek to support, enrich, inspire, and embolden our participants and their families so they can achieve their goals. Living and Learning Enrichment Center's vision is to become the nation's model in supporting the highest quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.

Mikos Milan Mitchell believes that Autism is a gift from God. He thinks, speaks differently and believes his brain is wired differently. He has earned multiple degrees including a masters degree from Capella university. He enjoys writing poetry, hosting a podcast and is currently writing a book about his life. He is also a mentor to other children with autism and is working as an ABA therapist for children. He is an inspiration and is hopeful to continue to inspire others.

Karen is part owner of a beautiful coffee shop in novi, Michigan. They have partnered with other amazing organizations to bring diversity and awareness to individuals with disabilities such as Mod Market. This is an inclusive, artisan market and gift shop that trains and employs individual with disabilities. Mod Market is able to have events at Sweet Water cafe to sell and showcase their work.

We specialize in virtual book tours, social media services, and work with authors and publishers on custom campaigns. We believe in creating a better world through literature. We believe in creating a safe community through education. But we also believe in aiding people — those who were not so lucky to have grown up in safe environments — with publishing opportunities. Blackberry often works with incarcerated youth to help them develop talents that are nearly impossible to realize inside the dark walls of prison

Jackie is the author of "Moving Forward: Reflections on Autism, Neurodiversity, Brain Surgery and Faith" and soon after and launched a blog on my site www.jackisbooks.com, which focuses on educational reform, inclusion, neurodiversity, and more. Jackie partners with Neurodiversity advocates worldwide, and speaks writes, and participates in podcasts to raise awareness about neurodiversity, autism, educational change, healing, faith, and more.

Inclusion Festival is an accessible music and wellness festival for everyone! Designed to accommodate all ages and abilities, Inclusion Festival features sensory-friendly and empowering live music, immersive experiences, and a large variety of educational and recreational workshops. This year's event will take place on July 14-16, 2023 with daily programming from 11am to 11pm on July 14th and July15th. Events of July 16th are intended for overnight campers only

Cynthia Kern OBrien is the author of "Marky the Magnificent Fairy" and the "A True Story by Granny" debut picture book series. A grandmother of three, she resides in California with her husband and dog Pickles. OBrien finds inspiration for her writing in her grandchildren and their worldview. Aspiring to teach young readers caring, and kindness for people, and animals of all stripes.

Carolyn Kiel is an instructional designer of employee training programs. She is also the host of Beyond 6 Seconds, a podcast where she interviews neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creatives and advocates about their lives and identities. She has been podcasting for 5 years, and shifted her show's focus to neurodiversity after being diagnosed with autism in her mid-40s. Carolyn has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vassar College and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University

Chris Loggins is Supervising Producer for Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, overseeing all aspects of television production, working closely with partners on everything from scripting through final episode delivery and beyond, and directing live-action segments for the series. He has worked closely on the character of Max who happens to have autism. Max is Teacher Harriet's nephew. He's a recurring character who debuted on April 5, National Autism Awareness Month or more preferred by Autistics themselves, National Autism Acceptance Month.

Dana is a special education classroom assistant for the Chicago Public Schools. She is a neurodiverse writer and an awardwinning author.

An expert speech therapist with 10+ years of experience on the best ways to improve children's and adult's speech at home and how to keep kids overcome communication problems - vital to success in school or on a job.Also, the Chief Knowledge Officer of Better Speech, a leading online speech therapy provider (150+ speech therapists)

Summary: Buffalo recording artist, philanthropist and Autism brother Max Muscato assembled a well-rounded team to make Rock Autism a success. Max's passion drives his team to achieve his ever-evolving vision: Rock Autism Multimedia Vocational Programs – training and employing young adults with Autism in the entertainment industries, keeping them free from depression, crime, drug abuse and suicide; all elements of his own brother's struggles with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Conrad J. Storad is the national award-winning author or editor of more than 50 science and nature books for children and young adults. He also writes a science/nature column called "Conrad's Classroom" in Story Monsters Ink. Storad worked at Arizona State University for more than 24 years writing and editing stories about science and scholarship. He was founding editor of the nationally award winning ASU Research Magazine, and for Chain Reaction, an award-winning science magazine for young readers.

A former newspaper reporter, Aydrea Walden is currently a Staff Writer for Disney Jr., and has also written for Nickelodeon, Highlander Films, Now Write! Screenwriting Book Series, Makers Studios, The Walt Disney Company, and Amazon. She recently worked as a Development Executive at NBCUniversal Digital Enterprises where she helped create programming for the award-winning DreamWorksTV YouTube channel; and developed long form kids and family programming.Aydrea is the creator and star of the Webby-nominated series, Black Girl in a Big Dress. She is a multiple Moth StorySLAM winner, and recently completed the East Coast premiere of her one-woman show, The Oreo Experience: A Total Whitey Trapped in a Black Chick's Body, based on the blog of the same name, which has been featured in GOOD Magazine and Jezebel.com

Andrew is the Founder of Planning Across the Spectrum and specializes in helping any self-advocating client or family with autism and intellectual disabilities. Andrew is a passionate advocate for autism awareness in his community and for his work as a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP™) Certified Neurodiversity Professional (CNP®). He has always worked toward helping his clients gain financial security now and for their future. Putting both of these interests together, Andrew was inspired to launch Planning Across the Spectrum.

Hidden Gems Literary Emporium is the only family-owned, non-profit, community bookstore in New Brunswick, NJ. Hidden Gems Literary Emporium is a donation-based bookstore that gives outthousands of free books every month, culminating with an annual #1000FreeBookTour across the country. She also has been a judge in the Females in Fiction Literacy contest through Hindi's Libraries

The series follows the adventures of a now child-aged Thomas and the other engines in his age group, as they learn many life lessons and solve problems while going around on their daily lives doing jobs with help from each other and the other residents and visitors of the island.Rick Suvalle began writing the character of Bruno who happens to have Autism. He was the Producer and Story Editor for Mattel at the time. He currently is the executive producer for Dreamworks and has a brand new series coming out in the spring.Craig Carlisle is currently the Executive Story Editor/Head Writer for Thomas & Friends at Mattel. He is an Emmy-award winning and Humanitas Prize Finalist writer, story editor/head writer and voice director.

Renaee Smith is an author of 9 books that include award winning Jamaican food cookbooks and adorable children's books. She is the CEO of the IABX which is a website of resources for independent authors as well as a large scale yearly event. Authors from all over the country attend the event which is free for families in the tri-state area. It promotes early literacy in children and hosts a children's corner where authors can read their books. In addition there are a number of activities such as arts and crafts, puzzles and more for the families to engage in. A truly wonderful website and event, Renaee Smith is proving to be inspiring to authors and entrepreneurs!

Cheryl is a brand new author of a children's book with a beautiful lesson. Her book is about helping children to be considerate of others feelings. It can help children learn positive ways to respond to others. It is a great learning tool for children and families from an individual making reading not only fun but educational.

Kim Ann is a 10x bestselling and award-winning children's book author living in Southern California. She was a freelance writer for several years, specializing in feel-good stories about people and families. Her writing was published in magazines and online publications.

In 2021, the second year of the global pandemic, Tom Tracy, like so many of us, found a new passion – writing children's stories. Inspired by his now 5-year-old daughter's curiosity for the world around her, Tom embarked on his story-telling journey. His first book, Scoochie & Skiddles in Fun at Gramma's, is a beautiful recounting of creating family memories through imaginative play and creativity. Come learn why his children's books are so inspiring and creating a beautiful positive change in the world.

Come hear how Kara transformed her life when she started to fearlessly listen to her intuition. We discuss her television show which takes you around the world to discuss and find new insights into mental health. Lets learn more about what being an intuitive empowerment coach, LCSW, Reiki Master means and how Kara is helping women who are on a journey of transformation.

Richard Rieman is an acclaimed authority on audio and video self-publishing. He is the founder and CEO of Imagination Videobooks which was created to to fill a gap that exists for over 350,000 visual and hearing-impaired young children in the U.S. who cannot fully experience illustrated books. Come learn about how he is revolutionizing videobooks and the way those individuals that are hearing/seeing impaired are able to enjoy books.

Carolyn Berry is a retired educator, podcast host, author, and amazing grandmother that is always on the go with her grandchildren. Carolyn has a tradition that every Christmas she writes personalized books for her grandchildren. Come hear about all the amazing adventures she has with her grandchildren and how her books and podcast promote making memories with family