In this episode, Laurie sits down with Jacqui Byrne, founder of FlexSchool, for an insightful conversation about twice-exceptional (2e) students.

Jacqui shares her expertise on what it truly means to be 2e, the misconceptions surrounding these students, and how traditional school environments often struggle to support their unique needs.

Laurie reconnects with DJ Tharrington to hear about his incredible journey from struggling with dyslexia to graduating law school.

After facing workplace discrimination due to his learning disability, DJ decided to pursue his long-held dream of becoming a lawyer. Despite being discouraged by several education consultants and rejected by 18 out of 19 law schools due to low LSAT scores and a modest GPA, he was eventually accepted by Southern University.

Laurie and Abbey interview DJ Tharrington, a previous client, who shares his journey of growing up with dyslexia, working around it, and pushing through college curriculum with and without accommodations. DJ also shares his experience in battling his own ADA discrimination case and how that pushed him to attend law school.

Laurie and Abbey welcome Anna Popp. Anna shares her journey into advocacy, discusses the importance of understanding children's rights in the education system and offers guidance on how parents can ensure their children receive the support they need.

Laurie and Abbey discuss key tips for getting ready for the new school year, including reviewing accommodation plans and communicating with teachers. They also talk about how students can start advocating for their own needs as they grow older and head into college.

Laurie and Abbey interview Krys Kornmeier, an independent filmmaker behind Normal Isn't Real. Krys shares the inspiration for the film, how she got started, and highlights some of the powerful stories featured in the film.

In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey chat with Jen Benna, a board-certified Behavior Analyst, about about supporting parents in the special education system.

Jen has developed resources and support programs for families and shares shares her experience creating resources and programs that help fill in information gaps for families, offering guidance on how to effectively advocate for children with special needs.