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In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Ellen Contardi. Ellen Contardi is a passionate child advocate.  She has spent time as an Educational Assistant with the York Region District School Board where she helped children with a range of abilities reach their full potential. Born to Italian immigrants in Toronto, she was raised in Etobicoke with her sister. Along with her husband and their two sons, Ellen is now a proud Vaughan citizen and actively engaged in the community. In this episode we discuss advocating for children, support, the waves of changes for autism, the importance of community, fundraising, making a difference and charities. Website: https://www.wavesofchanges.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavesofchangeforautism Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GEM212229 LinkedIn:  Ellen Contardi Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style. “I believe that we need to be role models for these children” - 00:02:57 “In four short years, we’ve raised over a million dollars” - 00:11:14 “if there’s a silver lining in all this” - 00:27:05