Taking Authority Over Autism
They call Sheletta Minnesota’s Autism Mom, not just because she has three kids on the spectrum, but because she’s an advocate for parents who have children with special needs. Each week, the best-selling author shares strategies for success on everything from finding scholarships to safety tips.
They call Sheletta Minnesota’s Autism Mom, not just because she has three kids on the spectrum, but because she’s an advocate for parents who have children with special needs. Each week, the best-selling author shares strategies for success on everything from finding scholarships to safety tips.
Episodes

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
In the midst of all the autism fraud happening in Minnesota
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Sheletta introduces her listeners to the Minnesota Autism Center Midwest, a trusted autism therapy center that serves children on the spectrum. She chats with MAC Midwest's CEO Christine Bent who has been a leader in healthcare for three decades.

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
How to COPE with stress
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Holiday stress is hard, but you don't have to struggle alone. Sheletta chats with Jihan Ali from Hennepin County who shares information about a vital resource that offers help for you to COPE if you're in crisis mode so you can get back to living your best and healthiest life.

Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Black mommas battle for service
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Black moms share their experience of fighting for fairness for their autistic children both inside and outside of their homes. Sheletta chats with Vinyarie, a fellow African American autism mom who says a library story time with her son crushed her spirit then made her a crusader for equity for neurodiverse children.

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Finding the right provider for your Black autistic child
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Sheletta chats with Andrea Lawson Founder and Chief Principal Consultant of HealthEQ Solutions, where she partners with organizations to design inclusive systems, about what it looks like to provide culturally competent care to Black neurodiverse children.

Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
The 2026 Special Olympics is coming to Minnesota. What can you expect?
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Sheletta sits down and chats with the CEO, Christy Sovereign, to get all the details. Visit https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/

Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Keep your family members safe: VACCINATE!
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Sheletta chats with Dr. Ruth Lynfield with the Minnesota Department of Health about the importance of getting children vaccinated as we begin to visit family and friends for the holiday season.

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
November is National Adoption Month
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Sheletta is chatting with Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, about how the organization is working to erase disparities for neurodiverse children waiting to find forever homes.

Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Did you experience medical neglect during childbirth?
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Sheletta chats with Attorney Marquel Longtin with Postman Law about medical negligence during childbirth and how you can determine whether or not you have a case. To contact Postman Law, log on to their website. https://www.postmanlaw.com/

Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Gumbo: Making Healthcare Easier to Access for Every Family
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Sheletta Brundidge sits down with Peter Musimami Founder and CEO of Gumbo — a digital health platform designed to simplify and improve access to healthcare for underserved families.

Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
You Might Qualify for WIC
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Sheletta Brundidge speaks the REAL truth about WIC with Harris County WIC Field Supervisor Joy Hamilton — and why more families qualify than they realize.




