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Autism Advocacy with Alexis Brown

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Content provided by Sara Chambers. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sara Chambers or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • the inspiration and creation of OMG Overnight Oats during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • importance of integrity in business and product quality

  • diagnosis and early intervention for her twin boys

  • challenges and triumphs in raising children with autism

  • the significance of being proactive and advocating for her children

  • the Gentry Foundation for Autism

  • raising awareness and understanding of autism

  • navigating parenting and societal perceptions

  • Autism Awareness Month and contributing to the cause

  • mental health and the importance of support systems

  • the personal story of Alexis’s brother and the broader implications of lacking early intervention

  • the rewards of seeing the impact of her advocacy and charitable work

Resources + Links:

Try OMG Overnight Oats and fuel your mornings with clean, delicious ingredients: omgovernightoats.comFollow OMG Overnight Oats on Instagram | @omgovernightoats Connect with OMG Overnight Oats on Facebook | facebook.com/omgovernightoats

Learn more about the incredible work of the Gentry Foundation at gentryfoundation.orgFollow The Gentry Foundation on Instagram | @thegentryfoundation

Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with my newfound friend and the inspiring powerhouse Alexis Brown. Alexis is the founder and CEO of OMG Overnight Oats and a dedicated board member of the Gentry Foundation, a non-profit that supports autistic families and children. We dive deep into Alexis' journey from a dental hygienist to a passionate entrepreneur committed to health, wellness, and authentic ingredients.

She shares her deeply personal and empowering story of navigating autism with her twin boys, Brody and Graham. From early interventions to establishing a foundation for autism scholarships, Alexis is on a mission to support and uplift families facing similar challenges. She reflects on the different definitions of success and underscores the importance of integrity and compassion in business and life. We also explore her advocacy work, the impact of Autism Awareness Month, the recent controversial comments made by a public figure about autism, and how she's making a tangible difference in the community. Enjoy this heartfelt and enlightening conversation that showcases Alexis' unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the world.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

00:59 Meet Alexis Brown

01:48 Founding OMG Overnight Oats

03:23 Challenges and Philosophy of Business

06:57 Family and Autism Journey

14:33 Gentry Foundation and Advocacy

23:11 Gratitude and Paying It Forward

24:49 Autism Awareness Month and Gentry Foundation

26:26 Addressing Misinformation on Autism

29:07 Personal Experiences and Advocacy

33:51 Raising Confident Children

41:10 Impact of Early Diagnosis and Intervention

45:35 Family Day and Community Support

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100 episodes

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Manage episode 478549315 series 1331276
Content provided by Sara Chambers. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sara Chambers or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • the inspiration and creation of OMG Overnight Oats during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • importance of integrity in business and product quality

  • diagnosis and early intervention for her twin boys

  • challenges and triumphs in raising children with autism

  • the significance of being proactive and advocating for her children

  • the Gentry Foundation for Autism

  • raising awareness and understanding of autism

  • navigating parenting and societal perceptions

  • Autism Awareness Month and contributing to the cause

  • mental health and the importance of support systems

  • the personal story of Alexis’s brother and the broader implications of lacking early intervention

  • the rewards of seeing the impact of her advocacy and charitable work

Resources + Links:

Try OMG Overnight Oats and fuel your mornings with clean, delicious ingredients: omgovernightoats.comFollow OMG Overnight Oats on Instagram | @omgovernightoats Connect with OMG Overnight Oats on Facebook | facebook.com/omgovernightoats

Learn more about the incredible work of the Gentry Foundation at gentryfoundation.orgFollow The Gentry Foundation on Instagram | @thegentryfoundation

Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com

Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative

@ellyandnoracreative

For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot

Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot

Show Notes:

In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with my newfound friend and the inspiring powerhouse Alexis Brown. Alexis is the founder and CEO of OMG Overnight Oats and a dedicated board member of the Gentry Foundation, a non-profit that supports autistic families and children. We dive deep into Alexis' journey from a dental hygienist to a passionate entrepreneur committed to health, wellness, and authentic ingredients.

She shares her deeply personal and empowering story of navigating autism with her twin boys, Brody and Graham. From early interventions to establishing a foundation for autism scholarships, Alexis is on a mission to support and uplift families facing similar challenges. She reflects on the different definitions of success and underscores the importance of integrity and compassion in business and life. We also explore her advocacy work, the impact of Autism Awareness Month, the recent controversial comments made by a public figure about autism, and how she's making a tangible difference in the community. Enjoy this heartfelt and enlightening conversation that showcases Alexis' unwavering dedication to making a positive impact in the world.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

00:59 Meet Alexis Brown

01:48 Founding OMG Overnight Oats

03:23 Challenges and Philosophy of Business

06:57 Family and Autism Journey

14:33 Gentry Foundation and Advocacy

23:11 Gratitude and Paying It Forward

24:49 Autism Awareness Month and Gentry Foundation

26:26 Addressing Misinformation on Autism

29:07 Personal Experiences and Advocacy

33:51 Raising Confident Children

41:10 Impact of Early Diagnosis and Intervention

45:35 Family Day and Community Support

  continue reading

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