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Shayna and Kathy are joined by Sam Mitchell. Sam has autism and runs his own podcast called, Autism Rocks and Rolls. He was diagnosed at the age of 4, and today at 20 years old, is a well-known podcaster, entrepreneur, writer, podcast coach, international public speaker, TEDX Speaker, and Executive Director of Autism Rocks and Rolls NonProfit 501c3.
On this episode we talk about some expected things, like challenging misinformation about autism, and also some things unexpected like professional wrestling. (Sam and Kathy share a deep affection for one Mick Foley).
You can find Sam at any of the following:
Sam's Twitter
Sam's Instagram
Autism Rocks and Rolls
Credits:
Artwork by Matthew Gwaltney- https://www.bdbumblebee.com
Editing by Ryan Merrill
Intro Music is "Call to Adventure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)-Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Executive Director / Podcaster
Sam Mitchell has autism and runs his own podcast called, Autism Rocks and Rolls. He was diagnosed at the age of 4, and today at 20 years old, is a well-known podcaster, entrepreneur, writer, podcast coach, international public speaker, TEDX Speaker, and Executive Director of Autism Rocks and Rolls NonProfit 501c3. His official Website is autismrocksandrolls.com. Sam also has a published TED Talk called Souled Structure. Sam hosted his first GALA in Bloomington, Indiana in April of 2022, called “Success for All and How We Get There,” with his keynote speaker being Dr. Temple Grandin. The profits went to Hands in Autism in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sam spoke as well. Sam has also spoken at The Griffin Promise Conference in OK, the ASET conference in Ontario, Canada and the Podfest conference in Orlando, FL. He is scheduled to speak in Florida twice in January 2023 and has lots of virtual speaking engagements this year, including one in Poland!
Sam is doing what he preaches: Those on the spectrum can be successful, if given the correct opportunities and chances. Sam runs his own podcast called, Autism Rocks and Rolls. It has grown over the last three years and has become very, very successful in helping so many people. Podcasting was an outlet for Sam. It actually saved his life. All self-taught, Sam wants to share what worked for him while he built his podcast and nonprofit and to spread the message that the definition of success is in the eye of the beholder. Sam has gained several sponsors and this has boosted his mission and business exponentially. He has almost 11K do…
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