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Mandy Ralston: Innovating Autism Care with Tech and Big Data | Black Bridge Mindset Podcast

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Black Bridge Mindset Podcast, where we explore the powerful intersection of culture, entrepreneurship, and business. In this episode, hosts Mike, Ken, and CJ are joined by an extraordinary guest, Mandy Ralston. Mandy is a queer neurodivergent serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in behavior analysis. As a certified behavior analyst, Mandy has founded and scaled multiple clinics focused on applied behavior analysis (ABA) for autism and other developmental disabilities. Dive deep into Mandy's journey of entrepreneurship, her cutting-edge tech startup Non-Binary Solutions, and the role of big data and AI in transforming autism care. Learn about the importance of diverse perspectives, personalized medicine, and get valuable insights into how to start and scale a business in the healthcare field. If you're looking for serious inspiration and actionable advice, this episode is a must-watch!

00:00 Welcome to the Black Bridge Mindset Podcast

00:38 Saturday Morning Catch-Up

03:33 Introducing Our Special Guest: Amanda Mandy Ralston

06:41 Mandy's Journey into Behavior Analysis

11:46 Building and Scaling Clinics

15:54 Starting Non-Binary Solutions

20:09 Navigating the Startup World

30:38 The Importance of Social Media and Networking

31:47 Why a Tech Company?

33:03 The Surge in Autism Providers

33:59 The Role of Technology in Autism Diagnosis

35:17 Big Data and Personalized Medicine

36:04 Understanding Autism Spectrum

37:44 Intensity of Applied Behavior Analysis

40:30 Managing Bias in Professional Settings

45:19 Entrepreneurial Influences and Journey

49:55 Introducing Noetic AI

52:56 Advice for Parents and Clinicians

55:32 Lightning Round and Closing Remarks

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Website: Nonbinary Solutions , Amanda Ralston

Facebook: Nonbinary Solutions

Instagram: nonbinary_solutions

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