Traci + Being Your Child's Champion: Building hope, community + support for families navigating autism

How Traci Schneider, mom, entrepreneur, and autism support advocate found her way from Green Bay to Seattle with her husband John Schneider, the GM of the Seattle Seahawks, raising two boys and founding Ben's Fund, a non-profit that offers financial support and guidance to children and young adults in Washington state who have autism. Ben's Fund was named after their son Ben who was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and has raised $5M for families to date. Her latest venture is helping  Ben launch into entrepreneurship with his new business, Small Ego Art.Applications for families open December 2023: Learn more about Ben's Fund here. Explore and purchase one-of-a-kind works from Ben at Small Ego ArtKey takeaways from this episode:- Traci shares what it was like raising two boys one with autism, juggling John's intense job in the NFL as the general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, and how they prioritized intentional family time and connection with their community. - Traci talks about their nonprofit organization, Ben's Fund, which they started in 2012 after Ben was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Ben's Fund provides financial support and a sense of community for families who have a child diagnosed with autism. -Hear about her latest venture launching Ben into entrepreneurship with his business, Small Ego Art.And finally, what she wants other moms to know about giving ourselves grace,  patience, and to never stop being a strong advocate for your child.   📖 Get the book: All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking💌 Subscribe to the Choose Adventure newsletter and join a community of others choosing adventure.Connect with Anne:Website: annetaylorhartzell.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzellInstagram: @annetaylorhartzell