Lived Expertise > Degrees

with Kayla Concannon

Recording Date: May 2, 2023

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Episode Summary: Welcome to a new podcast, Lived Expertise is Greater Than Degrees, offered by Networks for Training and Development, Inc. in collaboration with me, Kayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting. While the "target audience" for this podcast is therapists, researchers, teachers, and other professionals working with and supporting people with disabilities, I am confident that everyone can find important take-aways from these conversations. Disability can be part of someone's life regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, size, gender, sexuality, age, socioeconomic status and every other type of factor or demographic information we can measure. In this series, we seek to introduce you to the true experts in the field of disabilities - the people who experience these disabilities in their everyday lives. In this episode I offer an overview of what to expect in Lived Expertise > Degrees, and answer some questions myself. These are the same questions I pose to my guests, so in all fairness, I should answer as well. We hope you enjoy, and take the time to subscribe to the podcast.

Keywords: neurodivergent, social justice, ADHD, Kayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting, Networks for Training and Development, #nothingaboutuswithoutus, inclusion, diversity, disability, advocacy, self-advocacy

Topical Index:

• Introductions [00:00]
• Why this podcast? [01:33]
• Relationships and disability [04:43]
• Who are the experts? [05:39]
• The questions we ask [07:51]
• My responses [10:15]
• Closing and Challenge [13:14]

Resources:

• CRASH Consulting, LLC
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otkayla135/

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An Interview with Bri Donnelly - Blind Side Strength

an episode of Lived Expertise > Degrees with Kayla Concannon

Recording Date: January 17, 2023

Keywords: disability studies, Bri Donnelly, Blind Side Strength, Kayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting, disability heroes, disability perspective, lived expertise is greater than degrees

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Summary: Bri Donnelly, Blind Side Strength, shares their perspective on teaching Disability Studies from a "disability perspective". Bri, who is a blind strength and fitness instructor and college professor, discusses their journey of empowerment and being proud of who they are, while "teaching back to people" as they teach their Disability Studies students through a unique lens of personal experience.

Topical Index:

• Introduction [00:00]
• Bringing lived experience to teaching [01:20]
• Diagnosis view vs. lived experience [03:43]
• What I learned from school... [04:56]
• Media literacy [05:52]
• What I learned outside of class [09:29]
• The answer to everything is... "It depends" [09:59]
• Being flexible with myself [11:00]
• Making fitness accessible [11:49]
• Liking the simple stuff [13:52]
• The need for modern role models [15:05]
• Contact information [18:54]
• Closing [19:45]

Resources

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlindSideStngth
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridonnellyy/

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An Interview with Robert Schmus, "Empowering Through Advocacy"

a part of the Lived Expertise > Degrees podcast series hosted by Kayla Concannon

Recording Date: January 18, 2023

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Keywords: neurodivergent, adolescents, autism, Robert Schmus, Ayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting LLC, Schmus & St. Clair, lived expertise is greater than degrees

Summary: Kayla interviews Robert Schmus, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and autistic advocate. Robert shares about his journey of discovering he was autistic, and the impact this has had on his career working with neurodivergent adolescents.

Topical Index:

• Introductions {00:00}
• What I learned in school [03:09]
• Our teachers are those we meet [03:41]
• Working with neurodivergent adolescents [06:47]
• My diagnosis made things make sense [08:10]
• I'm not the only one! [10:08]
• Similar issues / struggles [12:22]
• A message for other professionals [14:24]
• Listen to the voices of experience [17:31]
• Getting in touch [18:36]
• Closing [21:48]

Resources:

• Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-schmus-msw-lsw-40598a52/
• Speaker Hub: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/robert-schmus
• Schmus & St. Clair: https://www.schmusstclair.com

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An Interview with Maisie Soetantyo, "Autism Career Pathways"

a part of the Lived Expertise > Degrees podcast series hosted by Kayla Concannon

Recording Date: January 30, 2023

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Keywords: Maisie Soetantyo, autism, neurodiverse, Better Community Certified, Autism Career Pathways, Lived Expertise is Greater Than Degrees, Kayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting LLC, ABA, relationship-based model, autistic inclusivity consultant, inclusion, advocacy, parent coach

Summary: Kayla interviews Maisie Soetantyo, M. Ed., autistic inclusivity consultant and advocate, parent coach, and founder of Autism Career Pathways, an organization that strives to create a better ‘common language’ for differently-abled adults and neurotypical workplaces. Maisie shares thoughts from her 30 years experience, as well as her autistic journey, both personally and professionally.

Topical Index:

• Introductions {00:00}
• Autism Career Pathways [01:00]
• Job channelges for autistic people [02:42]
• Building Bridges / building connections [07:19]
• Two Kinds of Smart [10:02]
• Be Accountable [13:48]
• Coming Through ABA [16:30]
• Question Everything [18:00]
• Getting in touch [20:03]

Resources:

• Maisie Soetantyo - @maisiesoetantyo (for parents of autistic kids)
• Autisim Career Pathways - @autismcareerpathways / https://autismcareerpathways.org
• Better Community Certified - @bettercommunitycertified

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An Interview with Asiatu Lawoyin, "Asiatu Coach Lawoyin Empowerment Services"

a part of the Lived Expertise > Degrees podcast series hosted by Kayla Concannon

Recording Date: February 13, 2023

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Keywords: Asiatu Lawoyin, Asiatu "Coach", neurodiverse, autism, Lived Expertise is Greater Than Degrees, Kayla Concannon, CRASH Consulting LLC, intersectional autist, relationship coach systemic oppression, intersectional education

Summary: Kayla interviews Asiatu Lawoyin intersectional autist, educator, and coach. Asiatu is a multiply neurodivergent, autistic empowerment coach and educator. They specialize in both intersectionality and the neurologically oppressed. Asiatu shares their experiences both personally and professionally.

Topical Index:

• Introductions {00:00}
• White insecurity [02:26]
• Go to the source [04:49]
• nothing about us without us [08:20]
• Respectability Politics [09:16]
• Autistiphobia [15:03]
• Entitlement [17:19]
• Harm reduction [20:14]
• Behaviorism and Compliance [26:02]
• Capitalistic Intelligence [32:10]
• Go where you're watered [34:44]
• Getting Connected [41:16]
• Closing [42:31]

Resources:

• Asiatu "Coach" Lawoyin - https://asiatucoach.com
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/asiatu/
• Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/asiatucoach
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/AsiatuCoach
• Instagram - @asiatu.coach

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