The BC(BAes)

🏀 What if the best way to coach a shot isn't counting the makes… but charting the movement? Day one of the BMBA Summit, between workshops, we sat down with Kirk Kirby of Team ABA, who applies precision teaching and behavior analysis to athletes, teams, and coaches. He went from home-based therapy to building a sports performance company, and in this conversation he shares what it looked like...

🎓 What if the hardest part of becoming a BCBA isn't the science… it's the people? At the BMBA Summit, we pulled Dr. Linda LeBlanc aside for a quick conversation, and it turned into a masterclass on supervision and mentorship. 🙌 A longtime researcher, former journal editor, and consulting agency owner, she's refreshingly honest about how she got into supervision: she wasn't natura...

🚗 Six behavior analysts. One car. Friday rush hour. Zero filter. The Keynote Carpool is officially a TRADITION. 🎉 For the second year in a row, we piled into the car at the BMBA Summit with BCBAs, a behavior technician, and a supervisor to talk about what stuck with us. Highlights include a masking workshop that made people write on actual masks, a keynote that had everyone inspired, and a live...

🏈💼 What does an offensive lineman have in common with an ABA clinic owner? Both are trying to keep someone from getting blindsided. At the BMBA Summit, we sat down with the founder of Bounce Back Financial, who helps ABA clinic owners connect their billing, accounting, and CFO advisory so the money side doesn't fall apart. We get into why he chose this field over bigger-margin industries (it...

🎙️ What happens when a pre-med hopeful takes a "why not?" tour of an ABA clinic… and never leaves? Recorded live at the BMBA Summit, we sit down with BCBA A'Daunte Bivens of Savannah, Georgia. He went from biology and exercise sports science to ABA, and now he's looking at sports, precision teaching, OBM, and even music. 🎹 Our take: the science was never about autism. It's t...

🔥 Round two! Same campsite, same fire, one sunburn heavier — Melina and Jordan are back for night two of their fireside chat, and this time the topic that found us was observational learning. 👀Turns out camping strips away the devices and the distractions, which means kids are watching everything and everyone — for better and for worse. We talk through watching our oldest pick up big feelings fr...

🔥 No script. No outline. Just Melina and Jordan, a campfire, and whatever came to mind. In this episode of The BC(BAes), we're coming to you live from a family camping trip (kids FINALLY asleep 🙏) for a raw, unplanned convo about what it's really like being a BCBA and a parent at the same time. We're doing our own version of "Sparkles & Sparkles" — one parenting win and...

There’s a conversation happening in ABA that not enough people are talking about… and it’s this:👉 Why does so much research never actually make it into real-life practice? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jared Van to unpack the disconnect between researchers and practitioners—and honestly… some of it might surprise you. From universities missing the mark, to research that feels “too far rem...

What happens when the science of behavior meets the reality of parenting… and they don’t always align? 😅In Part 2 with Nissa, we get real—like really real—about what it’s like being a BCBA and a parent. From emotional moments behind closed doors to token economies failing spectacularly (yes, literally thrown back in your face 💀), this episode pulls back the curtain on the pressure behavior analy...

Are we actually serving our clients… or just teaching them to fit into OUR world? 👀In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Jordan & Melina sit back down with Javon May to get real about what it actually takes to provide ethical, culturally responsive ABA services—especially in a city as diverse as LA 🌍This isn’t surface-level “DEI training” talk. This is about:💥 Biases we don’t even realiz...

What if we’ve been measuring behavior… the wrong way this whole time? 👀In this episode of The BC(BAes) Podcast, Jordan and Melina sit down with Dr. Jared Van to break down one of the most powerful — and overlooked — tools in ABA:📊 Precision TeachingFrom his journey into behavior analysis to earning his PhD through a DM on Instagram 😳, Dr. Jared shares how he became a leading voice in precision...

Is compassion in ABA a “soft skill”… or a missing piece of the science? 👀In this episode of The BC(BAes) Podcast, Melina and Jordan sit down with Dr. Nissa Intarachote Van Etten, BCBA and leader in training and development, to unpack one of the most important — and often overlooked — topics in behavior analysis:🧠 Compassionate careWith over 20 years in the field, Dr. Nissa shares why she dedicat...

She was doing telehealth before telehealth even existed… 🤯In this episode of The BC(BAes) Podcast, Jordan and Melina sit down with Emaley McCulloch, Chief Clinical Officer at Motivity, to unpack her incredible journey from early ABA pioneer to tech innovator. From taking data as a child 📊 (yes, really), to building autism programs in Hawaii and Tokyo, to creating one of the first ABA training vi...

Can you scale an ABA company without losing your values… or your soul? 👀In this episode of The BC(BAes) Podcast, Jordan and Melina sit down with Javon May, CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Autonomous Behavior Solutions in Los Angeles, for a real conversation about growing an ABA business the right way. The ABA field is expanding faster than ever. 🚀 But with growth comes hard questions:⚖️ How do...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with a leader whose journey embodies what it truly means to build, grow, and lead in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. From early challenges to building thriving agencies, to redefining mentorship, culture, and community impact — this conversation will leave you inspired, grounded, and ready to level up. We dive into:💡 The truth about mentorship (and wh...

In this special on-the-road episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina pile into the car with keynote speaker Dr. Andre Anderson, the First Lady Angie, Amber Furby and a car full of powerhouse energy fresh off the ABA conference stage. From unpacking the keynote’s impact, to talking about representation, leadership, multitasking at conferences, love, poetry, cognitive maps, symbolism, and the emot...

🎧 Episode Description:In this inspiring episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina sit down with Marquii Jacobs—aka The ABA Guru—to talk all things legacy, leadership, and leveraging social media to create meaningful change in behavior analysis. Marquii shares her journey in the field, her approach to ethical and engaging dissemination, and how she balances professionalism with authenticity onlin...

🎧 Episode Description: Parenting While Neurodivergent: Lessons in Love, Awareness & AdvocacyIn this raw and powerful episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Maryna sit down with the incredible SupernNovaMomma (Natasha) — advocate, educator, and proud neurodivergent mother — to talk about what it really looks like to navigate parenting, partnership, and personal growth when both parents are neurod...

In this episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina sit down live at the BMBA Summit with powerhouse entrepreneur and content creator Christina Torres (ABA Made EZ). Christina opens up about her journey into independent practice, how her daughter’s NICU experience shaped her resilience, and why BCBAs must lean into entrepreneurship, transparency, and community building. Together, we dive into what...

In this powerful episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina sit down with Michael Conteh, a seasoned behavior analyst, CEO, and OBM leader. Together, they explore how efficiency and empathy can work hand-in-hand in the workplace. 💡✨From preventing burnout to staying motivated, and from focusing on your best ideas to leading with compassion, this conversation offers practical strategies and real-...

Change is never easy—especially when it means stepping away from something that has shaped you for years. In this heartfelt episode, Jordan and Melina dive into the topic of transitions in the ABA field. Melina reflects on her journey leaving the clinic setting they’ve both been part of for over five years, sharing what it’s like to process that change on both a personal and professional level. To...

In this heartfelt episode of The BC(BAes, we sit down with a dedicated parent to discuss what it's really like navigating ABA services from the other side. From diagnosis day emotions to celebrating small wins (like restaurant dinners without behaviors or the triumph of shoe-tying!), this episode sheds light on the profound impact that RBTs, BCBAs, and true connection can have on a family'...

Welcome back to The BC(BAes)! In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with a community leader from the Andy & Aiden Safety Group—a grassroots initiative bringing law enforcement, neurodivergent youth, and their families together for hands-on safety education, empowerment, and connection. We talk about:How this movement got startedThe life-changing impact on autistic children and th...

In this heart-opening episode of The BC(BAes), we sit down with Rubi — a powerful mother, advocate, and truth-teller — as she shares her raw, real journey through autism diagnosis, denial, advocacy, and everything in between. From crying in silence to standing proudly in the light with her boys, Rubi takes us through the emotional complexity of navigating early childhood milestones, working with p...

In this hilarious, insightful episode of The BC(BAes), Melina and Jordan break down the concept of Interobserver Agreement (IOA) — what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up both in our work and in our personal lives 🧠💬. From data collection drama 😅 to learning humbling lessons as BCBAs, this episode keeps it 💯 while staying informative and real. They also share:Common IOA mistakes 😬Real...