Tracey Hawkins

Surviving to Thriving with Tracey Hawkins

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Thriving on the Spectrum is a podcast dedicated to empowering parents and families with autism on their path to success and independence. Hosted by Tracey Hawkins, the CEO and Founder of the tech startup Thriving on the Spectrum, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical tips. Inspired by her two sons on the autism spectrum, Tracey created the Thrive App, a tool to help neurodivergent individuals and their families with planning and organization. Our tools are for all ages, but this podcast is really to empower and support parents. Tune in to learn more about how to build a supportiv...

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Tracey Hawkins

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Real Life, Policy, and Parenting: A Conversation with Zack Hawkins 05.05.2026 56:51

In this deeply personal and final installment of her three-part launch series, Tracey Hawkins is joined by her "partner in love," North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins . Moving beyond the legislative floor, Zack opens up about the intersection of public service, marriage, and the raw reality of raising two autistic sons. This episode is a candid look at how personal tragedy and neurodiv...

The Power of Understanding: A Deep Dive into Gestalt Language Processing 24.09.2025 1:07:55

In this enlightening episode of Thriving on the Spectrum , host Tracey Hawkins sits down with Jacquelyn Rose Vorndran , a speech-language therapist and the founder of Brave Roots Speech Therapy. Miss Jacq, as she is affectionately known, opens up about a different way of understanding language development in autistic children: gestalt language processing (GLP) . This episode is a must-listen for p...

A Mother's Journey: From Surviving to Thriving with Alisa Ginyard 09.09.2025 1:07:55

In this powerful episode of Thriving on the Spectrum , host Tracey Hawkins is joined by special guest Alisa Ginyard, a mother and passionate advocate in the autism community. Together, they share their personal and raw experiences, offering a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to navigate a life touched by autism. In this episode, you will learn about: The Emotional Journey of a Pare...