Season 6 Episode #9 Sam Mitchell is Rockin & Rollin for AUTISM!

Send us Fan MailC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We work with businesses, sports teams, hospitals, churches…anyone looking to RISE TOGETHER.  We also write children’s books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out c4leaders.org to support our important work. Season 6 Episode #9 Sam Mitchell is coming from Owensburg, Indiana (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Sam via his website autismrocksandrolls.comAbout our guest: Sam Mitchell is an autistic advocate, podcaster, and founder of "Autism Rocks and Rolls," a nonprofit organization aimed at removing the stigma surrounding autism and showing that individuals on the spectrum are not "broken". Based in Indiana, Sam shares his personal experiences with bullying, socialization challenges, and the importance of structure to advocate for acceptance and understanding. Autism Rocks and Rolls: Founded in 2018 (when Sam was 16), this organization includes a podcast where he discusses daily struggles and triumphs, aiming to change the narrative around autism.Advocacy Philosophy: Sam emphasizes that while autism brings daily challenges, it does not need to be cured. He advocates for managing behaviors while accepting the individual's unique brain function, often comparing the autistic mind to a "pinball game".Speaking & Outreach: He is a public speaker, offering insights into his life, including his experience with social challenges and his need for routine and structure, as seen in his Ted Talk.Sam, thanks for sharing you many gifts and talents with the world and thanks for being our guest on Life’s Essential Ingredients…welcome to the show!TOTD – “Often those who you’d expect the most from give the least and those you expect the least from give the most.” Vanessa O’Brian Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:Hoosier fan?What was life like growing up?Took a class in hs and decided that he wanted to be a podcaster…Best part of podcasting?  Are there a few shows that stand out from your show…Being an inspirational speakerTraveling internationally to do what you doHow important is structure in your life?Being other abledChallenges you have overcome and advice you would give to someone going through a difficult timeTeam at Autism Rocks and Rolls…Running your own businessWhat would you like business owners to know about inclusion …Season 3 on your podcast…you have been on 2500 podcasts as a guest…Board of 6 people, October of 2021, Podcast was the start of the nonprofit…Resources for families with autism…Big picture of your nonprofit…focusing on CAN vs. CAN’T85% of people with autism are unemployedLegacy Favorite podcast guest…Gala… coming up…to raise money…April 18th