Episode 20: Get out of the boat!
In this episode of Rarely Familiar, hosts Jen, Tram, and Haley welcome the one and only, Sheletta Brundidge, an Emmy award-winning comedian, radio host, and activist. Sheletta shares her incredible journey of raising four children, three of which are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We discuss her initiatives to support families with autistic children, such as providing combination locks to prevent elopement and hosting the first autism job fair in Minnesota. She emphasizes the power of community and faith, and inspires the hosts to act on their ideas without overthinking. The episode is a blend of humor, heartfelt stories, and practical tips to live life successfully!
Resources
The children’s books we mentioned by Sheletta can be found at local Public Libraries in the Twin Cities, Red Balloon Books, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.
Autism Speaks (website)
Autism Prevalence
Sheletta Makes Me Laugh website
Connect with Sheletta on LinkedIn
The Minneapolis Lake Street Historic Coliseum Building
Interior Door Locks
SheLetta’s Daily NewsLetta: Get Your Happy Back
Bus Stop Mama’s - Shine a light on her, Mama’s Parade
Spread Love with Locks Campaign
Autism Job Fair
Apple Air Tag
TIPS AND TRICKS
”You can’t be depressed and strong” TRUTH, sister! If you are wallowing in self-pity, still feeling like a victim or even in survival mode, you aren’t in a place to advocate or lift others up. Giving has to come from a place of joy and abundance and if your’re not there or you can’t see a pathway out, surround yourself with folks that can, they’ll guide you! We’re not always in maintenance mode, sometimes we get depressed and that is just a part of the highs and lows of raising rare. But when we’re down we need to know where to turn to dig ourselves out.
”Get out of the boat” There is nothing Sheletta is doing that we all can’t do too. If she says we can walk on water, we’re going to believe her! This was the boost we needed to start executing on the long list of ideas we have in store for this community.
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