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EPISODE 67 | The Gentle Juggle: Business, Motherhood, and Raising a Neurodivergent Child
The Gentle Juggle: Business, Motherhood, and Raising a Neurodivergent Child
In today’s episode, I’m having a heart-to-heart with Illiah, a creative director and brand strategist who helps women step fully into their brilliance with confidence and impact. But today, we’re going deeper than branding—we’re talking about the raw, unfiltered reality of balancing business, motherhood, and advocacy for a neurodivergent child. Illiah shares the weight of carrying it all, the grief of a late diagnosis, and the relief of finally finding real support.
If you’ve ever felt like the world expects you to hold everything together while silently falling apart—this one’s for you.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
[2:07] Meet Illiah
[5:11] Balancing Motherhood & Business
[7:40] Advocating for a Neurodivergent Child
[10:53] The Myth of “Fixing” Neurodivergent Kids
[14:48] Early Signs & Late Diagnosis
[19:05] The Grief of Missed Years
[23:46] Finding Support & Community
[29:05] The Weight on Siblings
[32:15] How This Changed Illiah’s Business
[37:20] You’re Not Failing, You’re Evolving
Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
Connect with today’s guest:
Connect with Illiah on Instagram
Learn more about her design services
Additional resources:
Meaningful business growth – coaching + workshops
Heartfelt support for brands and small businesses – social media management + content creation
Resources for Single Moms Advocating for Autism:
Support for Autism Advocacy & Parenting – Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Support for YOU as a Mom – The Mighty – Autism Community
Support for You as a Businesswoman – Hello Seven (by Rachel Rodgers)
For Raising Autistic Teen Girls Specifically – Neurodivergent Rebel Blog + Social
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