🎧 Episode Description:In this inspiring episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina sit down with Marquii Jacobs—aka The ABA Guru—to talk all things legacy, leadership, and leveraging social media to create meaningful change in behavior analysis.Marquii shares her journey in the field, her approach to ethical and engaging dissemination, and how she balances professionalism with authenticity online. The conversation takes an unexpected and heartfelt turn as she opens up about her grandmother, Linda Martell, the first Black female country singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry—and how Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album helped reignite her legacy.From healing generational wounds to building autism-inclusive travel spaces, this episode celebrates what it means to use your platform for impact, community, and representation.⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Meet The ABA Guru0:31 – The Power of Manifestation & “Googling Nation”1:56 – Social Media as a Functional Tool3:24 – Ethics, Citations, and Credible Dissemination6:15 – Autism-Inclusive Vacation Rentals & Airbnb Advocacy9:00 – Redefining Accessibility in Travel10:10 – Turning Homes into Safe, Sensory-Friendly Spaces12:00 – Reflections from the Conference: Healing & Epigenetics15:00 – Beyoncé, Sir Davis Whiskey, and Family Legacy18:00 – The Story Behind Cowboy Carter & Linda Martell21:00 – Using Your Platform for Generational Change22:30 – Closing Thoughts & Words of Encouragement🔗 Connect with The BC(BAes)🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube📲 Follow us on social:TikTok: @the.bcbaesInstagram: @thebcbaes🔍 Hashtags#TheBCBAes #ABAGuru #BehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #AutismAdvocate #Neurodiversity #SocialMediaEthics #InclusiveABA #BlackBCBAs #WomenInABA #CowboyCarter #LindaMartell #RepresentationMatters #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #Beyonce #AutismTravel #ABACommunity #BehaviorChange #CulturalResponsiveness

🎧 Episode Description: Parenting While Neurodivergent: Lessons in Love, Awareness & AdvocacyIn this raw and powerful episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Maryna sit down with the incredible SupernNovaMomma (Natasha) — advocate, educator, and proud neurodivergent mother — to talk about what it really looks like to navigate parenting, partnership, and personal growth when both parents are neurodivergent. From diagnosis journeys and burnout to the importance of self-regulation, communication, and pleasure in relationships, Natasha brings honesty, humor, and heart to the conversation. The BC(BAes) dive into why clinicians must consider the parent’s experience in ABA, how self-awareness transforms family dynamics, and what true support looks like for neurodivergent households.Whether you’re an ABA professional, parent, or partner, this episode will leave you rethinking how compassion, co-regulation, and connection show up in your work — and in your home.🪩 Episode Chapters(0:00) Meet SuperNovaMomma — A Powerful Voice in Parenting and Advocacy(1:12) Navigating Diagnosis: Two Neurodivergent Parents, Two Children(2:06) Burnout, Breakdown & Building Back Stronger(4:45) The Shift: Realizing Both Parents Need Support(5:20) What Positive Discipline Really Means(7:02) Self & Co-Regulation Beyond Breathing Techniques(9:20) The Power of Awareness: Triggers, Tolerance, and Growth(12:03) Clinicians, Take Note: Modeling Regulation in Real Life(16:00) Circles of Control: What Parents Can (and Can’t) Influence(19:00) Love, Intimacy, and Communication After Diagnosis🎯 Keywords & SEO Hashtags#TheBCBAes #SuperNovaMomma #PositiveDiscipline #NeurodivergentParenting #AutismAwareness #ADHDParenting #ParentTraining #ABACommunity #NeurodiversityAffirming #BehaviorAnalysis #AutisticAdults #MentalHealthMatters #BlackInABA #ParentSupport #CoRegulation📱 Follow Us On Social MediaTikTok: @the.bcbaesInstagram: @thebcbaes

In this episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina sit down live at the BMBA Summit with powerhouse entrepreneur and content creator Christina Torres (ABA Made EZ). Christina opens up about her journey into independent practice, how her daughter’s NICU experience shaped her resilience, and why BCBAs must lean into entrepreneurship, transparency, and community building.Together, we dive into what it means to sustain your energy at conferences, the challenges of balancing parenthood and clinical work, and the importance of breaking down gate-keeping in the ABA field. Christina also shares her vision for empowering BCBAs to diversify income streams and embrace authenticity on social media.If you’re a BCBA, RBT, or student looking for inspiration to expand your career beyond the traditional model—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Welcome & Meeting Christina Torres at BMBA Summit0:47 – Christina’s intro & ABA Made EZ platform1:23 – Sustaining energy at conferences & self-care3:02 – Balancing parenthood, clinical work, and passion5:20 – Christina’s origin story: from NICU to entrepreneurship6:57 – Sharing her journey on TikTok & building a community8:03 – Launching mentorship for BCBAs entering business10:44 – Transparency, gatekeeping, and money talk in ABA13:14 – Learning from mistakes & modeling independence15:54 – Looking inward: reflection & shaping your next chapter16:24 – Building your brand authentically on social media17:37 – Favorite moments at BMBA Summit & key takeaways19:56 – The power of networking & why in-person events matter📲 Follow The BC(BAes)🎥 TikTok: @the.bcbaes📸 Instagram: @thebcbaes🔑 Hashtags for #TheBCBAes #BCBA #ABA #BehaviorAnalysis #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ABATherapy #RBT #BCBAMentor #ABABusiness #ABAMadeEZ #BehaviorAnalyst #BCBAPodcast #AutismSupport #BCBAStruggles #BCBAEntrepreneur #DisseminatingABA