This episode, we have the immense privilege of speaking with Kevin McShan! Professionally, Kevin's expertise is as an engaging and captivating speaker, disability advocate, and multimedia journalist. At the same time, Kevin works to bring awareness and understanding for disabled -- neurodivergent or otherwise -- individuals in the workplace. Kevin comes to companies and organizations with data and research that proves hiring people with disabilities boosts all positive elements of the working environment! Kevin's work is influential to all who hear his story and we are deeply appreciative for his perspective and advocacy.

Together, we discuss Kevin's experiences across many facets of his life's journey. Kevin shares what living with cerebral palsy, as a student, a professional, and a person is through a lens of authenticity. We also explore how the workplace has both supported and failed him -- and how to understand that. We love that Kevin is endlessly outspoken about disability advocacy and how much of a difference he has already made across the country -- not to mention the world! Kevin, thank you for sharing your time, experiences, and perspectives with us. You're such a guiding light for everyone and it was an honor to be with you!🦄🥳🦄

-- Possibilities. And. Potential. --

Kevin McShan can be found on his Website,  LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!

Kevin also hosts the podcast, Let's Have this Conversation!

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This episode, we have the great joy of speaking with the magnificent Seth Perler! A celebrated executive function expert, Seth went from teaching in the classroom to now helping and supporting students and families understanding how to navigate executive functioning challenges. Due to his own story -- which we dive into together -- Seth acts as an EF coach for neurodivergent individuals. At the same time, Seth teaches parents and educators how to use his innovative and non-traditional approaches to help their kids and their EF struggles. Seth's work is groundbreaking and we are so thankful that he is such an outspoken advocate and leader in the field!

Together, we discuss Seth's journey to becoming this 'executive functioning nerd/expert'. He guides us through his experiences with EF struggles, emphasizing the impact that this had on him and his learning journey. At the same time, we discuss Seth's work creating and running TEFOS -- or, The Executive Function Online Summit! TEFOS is an annual, free virtual event Seth hosts that emphasizes the importance of understanding executive function challenges. We love that this is an accessible avenue that anyone can take to not only learn about executive functioning struggles, but also find guidance and inspiration as well. Seth, thank you for sharing your time, wisdom, and perspectives with us. You're leading the journey to a more supportive world for neurodivesity! 🦄🥳🦄

-- People Are Doing Amazing Work! --

Seth Perler can be found on LinkedIn, YouTube, and his Website!

More information about TEFOS can be found here!

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This episode, we have the immense pleasure of speaking with Dr. Orla Dunne! At Dublin City University, Orla is an Assistant Professor of Inclusive and Special Education. She is also the co-chair of Ireland's first postgraduate program in gifted education! At the same time, Orla is an active researcher focusing on gifted education, social-emotional wellbeing, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. With the complexities surrounding giftedness -- and the overlap with LGBTQ+ identities -- Orla's work is groundbreaking and inspirational! We are so thankful that Orla is a strong voice and advocate for diversity and inclusivity!

Together, we address the realities of living as part of a marginalized group in the current world. Orla guides us through her experiences and perspective on how marginalized students -- LGBTQ+ or otherwise -- are handled in an educational landscape. At the same time, Orla emphasizes the impact that even one person being there to listen and see the student as an individual can have. We know that the students gravitate towards and find the helpers -- sometimes it just takes kindness. So, we can all continue to actively choose kindness to be there for our students. Thank you for sharing your time and vulnerabilities with us, Orla. You're changing the world each and every day! 🦄🥳🦄

-- It. Starts. With. Being. Kind. --

Dr. Orla Dunne can be found on LinkedIn!

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This episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Marc Feinberg! Professionally, Marc is a performance expert, personal advisor, author, speaker, facilitator, and certified biblical counselor. In all of these interconnected roles, Marc aims to help leaders -- and all people -- unlock purpose, power, and their highest potential. In these roles, Marc works to help people who may have already found forms of success recognize that they can find even more success through intentional work towards clarity, discipline, and leadership. With the nuances and complexities that surrounding the neurodivergent population, we are so appreciative that Marc Feinberg is an enthusiastic advocate for personal growth and introspection!

Together, we dive deep into what learning, life, and adversity looks and feels like. Marc guides us through his work with all types of leaders while simultaneously addressing how he inspires each individual to explore what they genuinely need to continue growing and improving themselves. We loved Marc's positivity, story, and thoughts on the world of spirituality -- from a religious and irreligious lens. This is such an important perspective and understanding; wisdom can come from anywhere! We know that Marc Feinberg's story and perspective will inspire everyone to consider what the world could look like -- for everyone! Thank you for sharing your time, wisdom, and curiosity with us and our listeners!🦄🥳🦄

-- Character Is Built By Adversity --

Marc Feinberg can be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and his website.

The Dream Teen can be found on their website!

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This episode, we have the great joy of speaking with Dr. Edward Amend! A licensed psychologist in both Kentucky and Ohio, Dr. Amend specializes in social, emotional, and educational needs of gifted individuals. At the same time, Dr. Amend gives a variety of presentations on topics related to the general needs of gifted individuals. Dr. Amend is also the founder of The Amend Group -- a team providing consulting and psychological services for the gifted and neurodiverse population. With the nuances surrounding this population, we are so thankful that Dr. Amend has such a strong and influential presence in Kentucky!

Together, we dive deep into what neurodiversity and giftedness show up like and what struggles are faced. We loved his perspective on the pressure of grades and how they impact each student's overall learning -- rather than focusing on the product, let's focus on the process. Dr. Amend guides us through his life's journey, which has led to many stories and bits of wisdom, and reflections on learning, joy, and excitement. We also learn that Dr. Amend had a long history in carnival work! He also shares a secret family recipe for cotton candy and what makes it so special 🥳

We know that Dr. Amend's story and perspective will inspire everyone towards a more positive world. Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with us and our listeners!🦄🥳🦄

-- It's. About. The. Process. --

Dr. Edward Amend and The Amend Group can be found on their website, Facebook, and Twitter (X).

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This episode is a very special one!

Today, we have the incredible joy and privilege of speaking with Dr. Joe Renzulli and Dr. Sally Reis -- or, to us, the Godparents of Contemporary Giftedness! With such long professional careers in the field, it is impossible to summarize all, let alone most, of their contributions, work, and impact.

Dr. Renzulli is a professor of Educational Psychology a UConn, where he teaches about giftedness and creativity while advocating for shifts in the educational landscape as a whole. A pioneer in the field, Dr. Renzulli was named by the American Psychological Association as one of the 25 most influential psychologists in the world -- his 'Three Ring Conception of Giftedness' is a foundational piece for gifted education and accessibility in the western, and broader world as a whole.

Dr. Reis is a professor of Educational Psychology at UConn as well! She specializes in giftedness alongside learning disabilities, diversity, and gender. At the same time, Dr. Reis aims to expand the Schoolwide Enrichment Model to a broader population. In this, Dr. Reis lays out a goal of identifying gifted students who are otherwise overlooked in identification. Her work, much like Dr. Renzulli's, has been internationally used for the support of all students and professionals.

Together, we dive deep into the world of giftedness! We also discuss Dr. Renzulli's vision and how he and Dr. Reis created 'Confratute': a conference focusing on differentiation and gifted pedagogy. This year, Confratute is celebrating its 48th year! With the world of gifted education still catching up, it is incredible that Confratute has been a source of support, information, and understanding for so many years. We know that both Dr. Renzulli and Dr. Reis' stories will inspire everyone -- they are foundational to the field for a reason! Thank you both for sharing your time, wisdom, expertise, and life's-journey with us and our listeners! Thank you both even more for planting the seeds that allow us to do what we do!🦄🥳🦄

-- Opportunities. Resources. Encouragement. --

Dr. Joe Renzulli can be found on LinkedIn.

Dr. Sally Reis can be found on LinkedIn.

They can both be found at The Renzulli Learning Center, UConn, and at Confratute.

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This episode, we have the immense privilege of being joined by the dynamic duo behind Brewability -- Tiffany and Jess! A unique and inclusive brewery and pizzeria, Brewability -- located in Englewood, Colorado -- specifically focuses on employing adults with disabilities. With backgrounds in special education, both Tiffany and Jess work to empower individuals, neurodiverse or otherwise, to feel and find a sense of belonging. For too long, this population has been overlooked or infantilized; we are beyond thankful that a place like Brewability exists!

Together, we dive deep into struggles that neurodiverse workers -- and their employers -- face. Tiffany and Jess address both the very real support and positivity surrounding them as well as the just as real negativity, hate, and threats they face. In a world where community is more important than ever -- especially for Brewability -- this is a critical conversation to have. We know that Tiffany, Jess, and Brewability's story will inspire and invigorate everyone towards a more positive, welcoming, and accountable world. Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with us and our listeners!🦄🥳🦄

-- Go Be Labumptuous. --

Brewability can be found on their website, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Tiffany can be found on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Jess can be found on LinkedIn.

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This episode, we have the pleasure to speak with Dr. Lindsay Lee! Dr. Lee is an educational psychologist, researcher, and consultant specializing in creativity, gifted education, neurodiversity, talent development, educational measurement, and learning environments. She is the founder of Advanced Learning Research & Consulting, LLC and incoming Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Elmbridge University. Her current work explores how educational systems, emerging technologies, and measurement practices can better identify, develop, and support human potential. While focusing on the individual alongside deep meaning-making, Dr. Lee emphasizes relationships, agency, and authenticity.

Together, we explore Dr. Lee's experience growing up -- complete with an attempt to run away from school! But, more importantly, how this led to an important connection with the school counselor who influenced Dr. Lee towards getting tested. At the core of our entire conversation, Dr. Lee addresses how crucial the relationships are and how these can be the cornerstones of a student's academic confidence. We know that Dr. Lee's story will resonate with everyone and that her perspective will help lead to more positive, welcoming, and encouraging educational environments. Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with us and our listeners, Dr. Lee! 🦄🥳🦄

-- It's Okay To Question. --

Dr. Lindsay Lee can be found on LinkTree, Instagram, and TikTok.

Additionally, Dr. Lindsay Lee's practice -- Advance Learning Research & Consulting -- can be found here!

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This episode, we have the immense privilege to speak with Emily Kircher-Morris! As a professional, Emily is a licensed LPC where she works as a mental health professional specializing in neurodiversity. In her role, Emily advocates for forming inclusive and supportive environments while also providing direct therapy for her clients. A fellow podcaster, Emily also hosts The Neurodiversity Podcast where she aims to bring awareness and understanding to all people. With a focus on inclusivity, awareness, and deep meaning-making, Emily helps all people engage with themselves and the world around them in an authentic manner.

Together, we explore Emily's perspective on school environments and the individual student's experience within the environment. We dive into how to engage with flexible thinking within the classroom and the school environment. We love Emily's reminder that we shouldn't assume -- especially with our students! Without asking what's going on, or why something is happening, we can't know how to best support our students. We know that everyone will benefit from hearing Emily's wisdom and thoughts on everything! Thank you for sharing your time and journey with us and our listeners, Emily🦄🥳🦄!

-- Change. Happens. Slowly. --

Emily Kircher-Morris can be found on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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This episode, we have the great pleasure to speak with Rebecca Engle! A multifaceted individual, Rebecca epitomizes the importance of neurodiversity advocacy and understanding. Professionally, Rebecca is a special education teacher, a writer, and an advocate. As a neurodivergent educator with a personal understanding of the challenges and strengths of autism, she offers unique insights into creating supportive and equitable learning environments. Her journey from overcoming discrimination to empowering students has shaped her passion for advocacy and education reform. Today, Rebecca Engle works to build inclusive spaces for neurodivergent people while advocating for how to do so!

Together, we explore her experiences growing up autistic with a NVLD and how her struggles shaped her into the powerful and passionate advocate she is today. We deeply appreciated Rebecca's vulnerability in sharing her story and her perspectives on education, neurodiversity, and all things in between. Also, the issues with PBIS and ABA systems? Let's get rid of them -- please! Rebecca, thank you so much for sharing your time, experiences, and honesty with us all. You are an absolute leader in the field and we hope that others look to you as inspiration for a better future🦄🥳🦄!

-- Don't Let People Peel Your Stickers Off --

Rebecca Engle can be found on Facebook, and Instagram.

Her books can be found here!

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