The Motivators Podcast

In this episode of the Motivators Podcast, Stephanie Koh, founder of Little Green Tugboat, shares her transformative journey in the field of autism therapy. From her emotional awakening during a UCLA lecture to her evolution from traditional Lovaas methods to a more naturalistic approach, Stephanie emphasizes the importance of engagement, flexibility, and parent empowerment in therapy. She discuss...

Sleep plays a powerful role in behavior, health, and quality of life, but it’s often overlooked. In this episode, Conner Herman, CEO and Co-Founder of Percy, shares her journey from Air Force intelligence to sleep innovation and how her team is using contactless, non-wearable technology to help clinicians and families better understand sleep. We talk about sleep as a bio-behavioral experience, the...

Join Marc and Cara in this heartfelt episode as we explore the powerful journeys of two incredible moms, Anna and Leslie, sharing their experiences navigating autism diagnoses, advocacy, and the transformative power of community and perseverance. Celebrate Mother’s Day with stories that inspire, educate, and remind us of the strength and hope within every family.#autism #parenting #mothersday #aut...

In this episode, we sit down with coding expert Jenna Minton alongside Motivity’s own Christy Evanko and Motivity's RCM Director Kayla Lewis to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes with ABA billing and CPT codes. From clearing up common misconceptions (like “supervision” vs. “direction”) to navigating payer expectations and avoiding costly mistakes, this conversation is packed...

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Ellie Kazemi as Lead Advisor to Motivity’s Scientific Advisory Board and this conversation couldn’t be more timely. In this episode of the Motivators Podcast, Ellie joins Emaley and Ryan to explore: Why feedback only works when someone is ready for it The hidden cost of weak relational skills in leadership How immersive AI training can transform workforce d...

In this episode of the Motivators Podcast, Emaley McCulloch speaks with Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika about the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) and Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions (NDBI). They explore Jamie's journey in the field of autism and behavior analysis, the importance of developmental appropriateness in early intervention, and the differences between traditional ABA approa...

In this episode, Marc talks with Bridget and Katrina from the A Good Job Box, a project aimed at providing employment opportunities for individuals with autism. They discuss the inspiration behind the project, the importance of creating a positive work environment, and the impact of their work on the lives of individuals with autism and their families. The conversation highlights the need for incl...

In this conversation, Catherine Martin and Chelsea Silveira Burgos discuss the importance of efficiency in ABA practices, emphasizing the need for individualized data collection and streamlined processes. They explore the intersection of clinical and operational needs, highlighting how effective communication and technology can enhance practice efficiency and reduce clinician burnout. Chelsea shar...

In this powerful episode of Motivators Podcast, Dr. Anika Hoybjerg joins host Emaley McCulloch to discuss her groundbreaking work on the Meaningful Outcomes Treatment and Assessment Scale (MOTAS)—a new framework that integrates behavioral science with neuroscience, trauma research, and developmental psychology. Hear about the inspiration behind MOTAS and its interdisciplinary development, how the...

In this roundtable episode of the Motivators Podcast, Emaley McCulloch, M.Ed., BCBA, sits down with Motivity CEO Smith Anderson and ABA Mission’s Scott Dickson to talk about how technology, AI, and operational excellence are transforming the way ABA practices run. From scaling smarter and reducing burnout to making data-driven clinical decisions in real time, this conversation is packed with insig...

In this episode of The Motivators Podcast we sit down with Chelsea Silveira Burgos, founder of Burgos Behavior and a Motivity customer, to explore how compassionate, ascent-based care and thoughtful use of technology can transform ABA service delivery. Chelsea shares how she’s built efficient, inclusive systems across diverse service lines—from social skills groups to residential care—and how she...

In this episode of the Motivators Podcast , Marc is joined by Motivity’s Director of Customer Success, Cara Lechleiter, and Matt Cicoria—longtime school consultant and host of the Behavioral Observations Podcast . Matt shares what sparked his journey into behavior analysis, stories from working in pigeon labs and K–12 classrooms, and why understanding teacher behavior is just as crucial as student...

In this episode of The Motivators Podcast, Brian and Emaley sit down with Mellanie Page—clinical leader at ABS Kids and founder of the ABA Collective—to explore how BCBAs can tap into new opportunities through OBM (Organizational Behavior Management), creative CEUs, and even online entrepreneurship. From lessons learned using The Office to thoughtful strategies that address staff retention, techno...

Motivity and Ashleigh Lewis talk about classroom management!

In this episode, Christina Torres, BCBA, shares her journey into ABA and her passion for collaborating with schools to support student success. We dive into transition planning, effective data collection, and building strong partnerships between BCBAs, teachers, and families.

We're excited to introduce Morgan va Diepen of ABA Visualized! Morgan is a BCBA with over 15 years of experience in ABA, dedicated to making behavior expertise more approachable through visual storytelling. As a best-selling author and recognized leader in the field, she has developed personalized trainings and launched innovative online platforms designed to enhance quality and build confiden...

Raizy is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, ABA expert, and founder of Gryd Consulting. Gryd Consulting is a premier consulting agency providing comprehensive and tailored guidance and support to ABA providers.

Our guest is Michael Gao, co-founder of Alpaca Health. https://alpacahealth.io/

LinkedIn Dr. Cruz is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral with over 23 years of experience in the field specializing in skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming, as well as the supervision of behavior technicians and trainees. Dr. Cruz received her PhD in Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Nova Southeastern University. Her academic interests i...

K-Now Behavioral Solutions Website LinkedIn Instagram Dr. Britt Farley LinkedIn

Allyson Wharam is the founder of Sidekick Learning, an innstructional designer, and behavior analyst. Show Notes: Supervision Behaviors of Board Certified Behavior Analysts With Trainees (Hajiaghamohseni et al., 2020) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33732... Board Certified Behavior Analysts’ Supervisory Practices of Trainees: Survey Results and Recommendations (Sellers et al., 2019) https://www.n...

Rob Gorski is known as The Autism Dad (theautismdad.com), and is a solo dad raising three autistic kids.

Kyle Quinn is the CEO and President of Applied Behavior Center for Autism - a 300 employee ABA therapy organization with offices all throughout Indiana.

Experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry, most specifically the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Interventions, Child Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Developmental Disabilities. Strong professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Special Education from University of Washington, M.E...

Ivy has over 10 years of experience working with children with autism and other related developmental disorders and their families. She also has the pleasure of working with many families who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Ivy is committed to increasing access to service for underserved communities through partnering with local non-profit organizations and providing training workshops....