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Episode 126: Jelly Robinson - Peace & Love Studios
March 1, 2023

Episode 126: Jelly Robinson - Peace & Love Studios

Angelica "Jelly" Robinson is a 31 year old server of dreams who is based in Houston, Texas. At a young age, she began cutting & styling her classmates’ and cousins’ hair for fun. As she grew older, she realized that she wante...

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Episode 125: Shelley Cox - Step by Step Programs & Services
Feb. 22, 2023

Episode 125: Shelley Cox - Step by Step Programs & Services

Shelley Cox's family is her strength. She is a mom to three children including one daughter whom she says is her alter ego who holds her accountable, a son who she describes as a steady thinker, her daughter who has cerebral ...

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Episode 124: Oliver James - Who Is Oliver James?
Feb. 15, 2023

Episode 124: Oliver James - Who Is Oliver James?

Slipped through the cracks of special education, graduated high school with a second grade reading level, faced trauma, became incarcerated, started a personal trainer business in his native Pennsylvania, saw the pandemic bri...

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Episode 123: Kelley Coleman - You Will Feel Better: A Guidebook to Parenting a Disabled Child
Feb. 8, 2023

Episode 123: Kelley Coleman - You Will Feel Better: A Guidebook to Pa…

Kelley Coleman is a writer and a mom to two boys, one of whom has multiple disabilities. She's served as an advocate in multiple capacities with organizations such as Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Unifie...

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Episode 122: Chris Felton - Think & Grow YOU!
Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 122: Chris Felton - Think & Grow YOU!

After securing a career with an established entity in the corporate space, Chris Felton found himself faced with a mountain of challenges. He re-invented himself by first demolishing his previous mindset, & changed industrie...

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Episode 121: Dr. Sohee Jun - Reinventing Yourself
Jan. 18, 2023

Episode 121: Dr. Sohee Jun - Reinventing Yourself

Dr. Sohee Jun visits with Shawn & Brian. She is a top Leadership coach, Amazon Best selling author, works with world renowned Fortune 500 companies, across a variety of industries helping emerging leaders & executive teams to...

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Episode 120: Debra Vines - The Answer Inc. | Autism Awareness & Support
Jan. 11, 2023

Episode 120: Debra Vines - The Answer Inc. | Autism Awareness & Suppo…

If you were faced with raising a son diagnosed with autism, becoming a widow, and being faced with all the challenges that life brings anyway, what would you do? If your name is Debra Vines, here is what you might do. Become ...

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Episode 119: Adapting To Change (Planned & Unplanned)
Jan. 4, 2023

Episode 119: Adapting To Change (Planned & Unplanned)

Happy New Year! In the first episode of the new year, Shawn & Brian discuss the matter of change. How do you respond to it & how does being a parent caregiver to one with special needs affect it all? — eMail:wearejusttwodads@...

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Episode 118: Time Investment, Solid ROIs, and Life Plans Vs. Resolutions
Dec. 28, 2022

Episode 118: Time Investment, Solid ROIs, and Life Plans Vs. Resoluti…

Shawn & Brian discuss REAL tangible strategies for implementing not a list of resolutions, but a life plan. What if you could get an actual rate of return on the investment of your time? — eMail:wearejusttwodads@gmail.com Ins...

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Episode 117: We Are Brave Together - Financial Literacy Series
Dec. 14, 2022

Episode 117: We Are Brave Together - Financial Literacy Series

Episode 117: We Are Brave Together - Financial Literacy Series Shawn & Brian discuss the union they have formed with a nonprofit organization, We Are Brave Together (https://www.wearebravetogether.org/), and a Financial Liter...

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Episode 116: Kayla Coburn - Inclusion Starts NOW
Dec. 7, 2022

Episode 116: Kayla Coburn - Inclusion Starts NOW

Inclusion Consultant, Kayla Coburn sits with Shawn & Brian to share her passion for inclusion, mainstreaming, reverse mainstreaming, education where she has worked since 2009, & building a bridge between the special needs com...

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Episode 115: Faith & Being a Caregiver to One with Special Needs
Nov. 30, 2022

Episode 115: Faith & Being a Caregiver to One with Special Needs

On this episode, Shawn & Brian have an open discussion about how the challenges of being a parent or caregiver to one with special needs can weaken or strengthen one's faith or religion. If you are a parent or caregiver, how ...

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Episode 114: Wealth Maximization Strategies for Special Needs Families
Nov. 23, 2022

Episode 114: Wealth Maximization Strategies for Special Needs Families

On this week's edition of Just two dads, Shawn & Brian discuss money mindset & wealth maximization strategies for families who have members with special needs — eMail:wearejusttwodads@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagr...

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Episode 113: Mortality & Having The Best Quality of Life
Nov. 16, 2022

Episode 113: Mortality & Having The Best Quality of Life

Shawn & Brian have an open, candid discussion about the fragility of life, living it to the fullest, & how that can be challenged as well as a gift, by being a caregiver to one with special needs. — eMail:wearejusttwodads@...

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Episode 112: Billy Price - Making a Measurable Difference One Foot at a Time
Nov. 9, 2022

Episode 112: Billy Price - Making a Measurable Difference One Foot at…

Billy Price returns for a visit with Shawn & Brian. As a teenager, Seattle native Billy Price suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to move his fingers. Daily tasks became ...

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Episode 111: Jacqueline Nixon - Children’s Book Author
Nov. 2, 2022

Episode 111: Jacqueline Nixon - Children’s Book Author

Jacqueline Nixon visits with Shawn & Brian. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, & special needs advocate. After 15 years in the oil & gas industry & serving as veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She became a published author at ...

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Episode 110: Areva Martin - America’s Advocate
Oct. 26, 2022

Episode 110: Areva Martin - America’s Advocate

This week on Just two Dads, Attorney, CNN Legal Analyst, & special needs warrior, Areva Martin stops by to visit with Shawn & Brian. She is an award-winning civil rights Attorney, best-selling Author, television & radio host,...

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Episode 108: Special Needs Family & The Economy
Oct. 12, 2022

Episode 108: Special Needs Family & The Economy

Shawn & Brian have an open discussion about the state of the U. S. & world economy and its impact on special needs families & what we can do to prepare. Apps Mentioned: https://www.gasbuddy.com/ https://www.upside.com/ — eMai...

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Episode 107: Love Amongst Men
Oct. 5, 2022

Episode 107: Love Amongst Men

Shawn & Brian discuss the value of love & friendship in general but especially between men, amongst dads, the benefits & societal challenges regarding the expression of that love & above all, its effects & need among dads to ...

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Episode 106: Dr. LaQuista Erinna - AuSome Mom Society
Sept. 21, 2022

Episode 106: Dr. LaQuista Erinna - AuSome Mom Society

Dr. LaQuista Erinna is a licensed therapist, autism mom/advocate, and founder of The AuSome Mom Society (https://ausomemomsociety.com/). Mothers rely on her education and advocacy to confidently navigate the challenges they f...

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Episode 105: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh - Ask Dr. Doreen
Sept. 14, 2022

Episode 105: Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh - Ask Dr. Doreen

Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh (https://www.doreengranpeesheh.com/) stops by for a visit. She has dedicated over thirty years to helping individuals with autism lead healthy, productive lives. founded the Center for Autism & Related ...

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Episode 104: Kate Swenson - Finding Cooper’s Voice
Sept. 7, 2022

Episode 104: Kate Swenson - Finding Cooper’s Voice

Mother, Author, & Advocate, Kate Swenson stops by Just two dads for a visit with Shawn & Brian to share her journey & how being a mom to a son with Autism has inspired her & served as the impetus for her book, "Forever Boy, a...

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Episode 103: Men, Vulnerability, Emotions, & Communication
Aug. 31, 2022

Episode 103: Men, Vulnerability, Emotions, & Communication

Shawn & Brian have an open, honest, discussion about how men cope (or don't cope) with emotion, how that affects parenting, well being, & in particular, being a special needs parent. Real talk! — Instagram: https://www.instag...

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Episode 102: Chris Wenger - Speech Dude
Aug. 24, 2022

Episode 102: Chris Wenger - Speech Dude

Chris Wenger is an enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist and creator of the Dynamic Assessment of Social Emotional Learning, as well as the Neurodiversity Affirming IEP Course. He is an internationally-acclaimed presenter ...

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