42: Unfiltered: Who We Were Before Netflix

In this episode, Lise and Nicci pull back the curtain on who they were long before Netflix's Love on the Spectrum. Lise opens up about rebuilding her life as a single mom to four kids with very little money and no roadmap. Nicci shares her journey from a shy, insecure young woman to a confident autism advocate, nurse, stay-at-home mom, and fitness lover. And how her husband Mark helped shape who she is today.If you're a special needs parent, an autism mom, a fan of Love on the Spectrum, or someone navigating a busy family, this episode will make you feel seen.Chapters00:00 Welcome & intro01:07 Plot twist: Lise meets a Cobra Kai legend05:15 Plot twist: Tanner's awesome moment08:27 The mystery window bird (what does it mean?!)09:33 Who was Lise before the cameras? 17:10 Who was Nicci before the cameras? 29:52 Debunking the "autism means unsociable & unempathetic" myth33:43 What if Love on the Spectrum never happened?38:25 What we're building...42:15 Business spotlight: Brightside Cafe, Buford, Georgia44:19 Love you mean it!