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Amanda Trisdale — Building a Dance Floor for the Kids Everyone Else Overlooked
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In this heartfelt episode, Michelle sits down with Amanda Trisdale, CEO of Autistic Wings Dance Company, to spotlight what happens when a fierce mom, a fiercely talented daughter, and a fiercely broken system collide—and how they built a sanctuary for neurodivergent dancers when no one else would.
Amanda shares:
💔 Why neurodivergent kids were getting shut out. From being told they must be verbal, potty-trained, and able to sit still—at three—to being denied jazz, tap, or ballet, Amanda knew these so-called “inclusive” studios weren’t built for real kids.
👣 How a 13-year-old…
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