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Hi! I'm Samantha
Samantha is a neurodivergent mom to three neurodivergent children. She is a board-certified neurologic music therapy fellow, founder of Boise Music Therapy Company, and host of the Every Brain is Different Podcast. Samantha is also a Positive Discipline parent educator and a registered Music Together teacher.
introducing
THE SPEAKERS
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from at The Reawakened Mom Summit
introducing
THE SPEAKERS
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from at The Reawakened Mom Summit
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from at The Reawakened Mom Summit
introducing
THE SPEAKERS
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from at The Reawakened Mom Summit
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from at The Reawakened Mom Summit
introducing
THE SPEAKERS
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from during The Neurodiverity in Harmony Summit
introducing
THE SPEAKERS
Now the part you’ve been waiting for.
Here are the amazing speakers you’ll hear from at The Neurodiversity in Harmony Summit
Keynote 9:35 am - 9:55am MST
Keynote: Dr. Gilly Khan
Dr. Gilly Kahn, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodiversity and emotion regulation, offering therapy in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a passionate advocate and writer, contributing to awareness on women's health issues and neurodiversity through her blog and various advocacy efforts.
Panel #1: 9:55am - 10:20am MST
Jasmine A Mathew
Jasmine's Beat
Jasmine Mathew is a Recreational Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with various populations with disabilities. She also owns Jasmine's Beat, an Adaptive Dance company that caters to students of any age and any disability. She was recently on NBC on the Texas Today show! I have spoken at the Cortlandt University Recreational Therapy Online Conference in the past, as well as SmartCEU's 2024 Conference.
Elizabeth Stitt
Joyful Parenting Coaching
Elisabeth Stitt, a veteran teacher turned parenting coach, founded Joyful Parenting Coaching 10 years ago. With over 50,000 hours of direct work with children, Elisabeth focuses on empowering overwhelmed parents with skills to create harmonious homes. She teaches parents how to connect deeply with their children using body, voice, and imagination, and implements systems and structures for smooth day-to-day family life. In 2021 Elisabeth was the CoachesFoundation.com Parenting Coach of the Year, and she recently was featured in the San Francisco Examiner's "11 Leading Parenting Coaches to Rely on in 2024." She has spoken for companies like Albertsons, Cisco and Google.
FREE GIFT
50-Ways to Connect with your Child
https://joyfulparentingcoaching.com/50-ways-to-connect-with-your-child-ebook-sign-up
Caroline Sumners
Empower Academic Coaching LLC
Caroline Sumners is the founder and CEO of Empower Academic Coaching, dedicated to helping neurodivergent students achieve their academic goals. With a background in middle and high school teaching, Caroline and her team specialize in empowering students to understand and maximize their learning potential, fostering better parent-child relationships.
Melissa Berger
Thriving with Autism
Melissa Berger is the mom of a fabulous late-diagnosed autistic daughter. She found very few resources and support in her quest to ensure her daughter's successful journey to college, especially after diagnosis. As a certified coach, Melissa developed Thriving with Autism to partner with parents of autistic children in their first few years of diagnosis, guiding them through decisions and challenges. Melissa enjoys Broadway shows with her daughter and finds self-care in long walks at the beach with her golden retriever, laughing with her husband. She has been a featured speaker at a local Polka Dot Powerhouse chapter and on the Living Your Legacy podcast with Michelle Slaney-Trovato and Clarissa Constantine's ParenT(w)een Connection show.
FREE GIFT
Navigating Neurodivergent Care: Empowering Families to Manage Stress, Meltdowns, and Find Support! Join me to gain tips and tools to navigate insurance and healthcare challenges for your neurodivergent child, ensuring they receive the best resources without stress or meltdowns.
Dr. Matthew Zakreski
Dr. Matt Zakreski
Dr. Matthew "Dr. Matt" Zakreski, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and professional speaker specializing in supporting neurodivergent clients, particularly in the Gifted community. He is a consultant, professor, author, and researcher, advocating for the needs of neurodivergent children globally.
Dr. Zakreski is a respected author, whose work appears in peer-reviewed journals and industry periodicals, including Gifted Child Today, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, and Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity.
Keynote 10:50-11:10 am MST
Keynote: Samantha Foote
Samantha is a neurodivergent mom to three neurodivergent children. She is a board-certified neurologic music therapy fellow, founder of Boise Music Therapy Company, and host of the Every Brain is Different Podcast. Samantha is also a Positive Discipline parent educator and a registered Music Together teacher.
Panel #2: 11:10-11:35 am - MST
Erica Shoop
Kula
Erica Shoop is a business and life coach, as well as the co-founder of Kula, an online community supporting neurodivergent individuals. Erica's focus is on creating a safe space for neurodivergent people to connect, explore, and grow, navigating unique challenges and building fulfilling, sustainable lives. She's been guests on multiple podcasts, including: Inspired by Sindia, The Sparking Entrepreneur, Every Brain is Different, Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, and ADHD Goals.
FREE GIFT
The Kula Community is Free to join! Create your account to access our private community platform, attend live webinars and free events, access a library of yoga and mindfulness videos, and connect with other like-minded individuals.
Wendy Larson
Primerica Financial Services
Wendy Larson is a financial advisor with a background in teaching English to college-level International Students. She excels in helping parents understand financial planning, including life insurance policies and investments, aiming to empower families to achieve their financial goals. Wendy enjoys visiting Yellowstone National Park with her husband and four children during the summers.
FREE GIFT
7 Tips for Parents about Money
I put together my favorite tips for parents who want their kids to have a good understanding of and attitute towards money.
Angie Grandt
Connected Parents with Angie
Angie Grandt, known as the Adoption Coach, is an early intervention speech therapist specializing in trauma, attachment, and autism. She is passionate about helping overwhelmed parents connect with and enjoy their families, offering support to navigate the challenges of parenting challenging children. She has been featured on multiple podcasts: Every Brain is Different, Shaping Little Minds, Gut Instinct, The Parent IEP Lab, and The Shrink Show.
FREE GIFT
One of my top strategies to reduce behaviors is Respond vs React. In this free gift, I outline how to implement so you can start creating change at home in your most challenging, and important, relationships!
Briana McCallum
LMH Custom Teas & Herbs LLC
Briana McCallum is the mother of one amazing 7-year-old (who will be 8 by September) who is neurodivergent. Both Briana and her ex-husband are neurodivergent as well. Briana's journey as a neurodivergent parent led her to extensive research in parenting methods and psychology. She is a small business owner, investor, and practitioner in integrative wellness, specializing in reiki, organic loose leaf tea blending, divination, and empowerment coaching. Briana uses her diverse skills to empower clients towards mental, physical, and spiritual wellness. Briana has been featured on several podcasts,
I Coach Ezra, Am I Punishing Myself, Uplevel Mind and The Modern Day Intuitive
Mindy Rowser
Essential Ninja
Mindy Rowser brings two decades of expertise as a Neuromuscular Therapist, integrating massage therapy, aromatherapy, and essential oil techniques to ignite profound healing and rejuvenation at a cellular level. She pioneers holistic approaches that transcend traditional methods, presenting her insights at the Neurodivergent Summit.
Panel #3: 12:15-12:40 - MST
Michelle Choairy
Collective Wisdom 4 Complex Kids
Michelle Choairy is a mom of a complex child and the Founder of Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She is a bilingual, international keynote speaker known for guiding families from confusion to clarity in raising complex children. Michelle has collaborated with organizations like Apraxia Kids, March of Dimes, and Special Olympics, drawing from her personal journey to find solutions. Michelle has spoken for Busy Woman Health Summit, International women mastermind and the
Digital trailblazers podcast
FREE GIFT
HOW TO STOP MELTDOWNS
This free book provides resources to help you reduce the amount of tantrums and breakdowns your child has, as well as how to shorten them when they do happen!
Meghan Bonde
Team Neurodivergent
Meghan Bonde is a TEDx speaker and neurodivergent learning and development specialist. She supports leaders of families and organizations in designing transformative learning opportunities for neurodivergent individuals worldwide. Meghan advocates for neurodiversity and fosters inclusive work environments as the chair of a leadership committee for the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce. Her speaking experience includes: Tedx, Social Thinking Provider's Conference, Mensa, Peak Parent Conference for Educational Inclusion, Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, and over 20 different podcasts!
FREE GIFT
The intensity quiz supports neurodivergent adults to design a routine for how they are wired based on integrating their intensities! Understanding your intensities with a strengths based lens also helps you talk about neurodivergent traits to support positive identity development in your kids!
Shannon Thornton
Chrysalis Behavioral Therapy and Counseling
Shannon Thornton is the only neurotypical person in her family and has been in private practice for 10 years, specializing in treating adolescents and adults with ADHD and anxiety disorders. Her speaking experience includes: Mary Kay corporate- lunch and learn
Numerous PTA meetings in Frisco, TX, Several local churches
Stonebriar Community Church speaker and podcast guest
Guest therapist on Houston KTRH radio.
FREE GIFT
One, free, 30-minute phone call consultation with Shannon Thornton, M.A., LPC, ADHD-CCSP to discuss your biggest parenting challenges regarding your child(ren) with ADHD.
Joanna Rawbone
Flourishing Introverts
Joanna Rawbone is an introvert advocate with over three decades of experience as a trainer and consultant. Through Flourishing Introverts, Joanna champions the cause of introverts in education, business, and society, promoting psychological safety and inclusion. She is a TEDx speaker, podcast host, and certified executive and confidence coach. Joanna has spoken for: TEDx in 2019, business TV, many podcast appearances, DEI Summit appearances and recordings, and recently guested on The Centre for Inclusive Leadership podcast.
FREE GIFT
Find out what type of introvert you are by taking this quiz. You can also complete it in conjunction with your child/children. You'll find out which of the 6 main types or one of the myriad of blends is your type. This helps you to play to your strengths.
Diane Gould
Diane Gould Therapy
With a lifelong commitment to social work inspired by Jane Addams, Diane Gould has dedicated over 40 years to supporting vulnerable children, adults, and families. She is the founder of PDA North America and author of newly published book Navigating PDA in America. Holding a master's degree from the Jane Addams School of Social Work and an undergraduate degree in behavioral psychology, Diane Gould has extensive experience working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Specializing in the complex PDA profile and trauma-informed care, Diane Gould brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to their practice. Now focused on training and consulting, Diane Gould strives to share their knowledge with individuals, schools, and systems, always advocating for self-determination and dignity.
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