Raising Self-Advocates: A Mother’s Pride in Her Sons’ Strength and Voice with Rebeka Acosta

Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode, Katey sits down with Rebeka Acosta, an advocate, educator, and proud mom, to talk about raising children who use their voices with confidence. Rebeka shares how her sons, both navigating medical complexities, have learned to advocate for themselves at a young age.With honesty, heart, and a touch of humor, Rebeka reflects on the journey of watching her boys speak up for their needs, make their own decisions, and succeed in powerful ways. This episode is a celebration of growth, resilience, and the deep pride of a mom watching her children step into their own strength.What You’ll Hear:How kids can learn to advocate for themselvesWhy trusting your children’s voice mattersThe power of modeling and encouraging self-expressionCelebrating the small and big wins along the wayYou’ll walk away feeling hopeful, empowered, and reminded of what’s possible when we lift each other up.Rebeka's BioRebeka Acosta is Nevada’s first Board Certified Patient Advocate and the Founder of A+J Patient Advocacy. After a 15-year career in healthcare business, she welcomed two children with complex medical conditions to her family. Those years pushed Rebeka to create a place where support and information would be readily available for families in need.Rebeka is published in medical journals, has presented at national and state conferences, and was recognized as Pediatric Advocate of the Year at the 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit. When not advocating, Rebeka enjoys curating a large house plant collection and floating in the pool. She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and two teens.Connect with RebekaWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInListen to Rebeka's first interview on the podcast HERE! Stay in the loop with the new Different Ability® product I'll be launching!Sign Up Here!Shop new products here!Places you can reach me at:Website:https://kateyfortun.com/https://kateyfortun.com/podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kateyfortun/https://www.instagram.com/differentabilitypodcast/