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A mental health, autism podcast/speaker on becoming your best self
Podcast every Wednesday
Real Talk with Tina and Ann is a radio podcast in Atlanta and Colorado, that is also broadcast on TV in San Francisco and Fairfax/DC. The show is available on all major podcast platforms, allowing listeners from anywhere to tune in. Each week, Tina and Ann delve into topics related to overcoming trauma and mental health, often featuring incredible guests who share their own powerful stories.
The podcast is steadily growing in popularity, thanks to the hosts' engaging discussions and their backgrounds as journalists in hard news. Interestingly, Tina and Ann first crossed paths while covering a murder trial, not knowing then that they would later collaborate on this impactful weekly podcast.
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Speaking Topics
Speaking Topics
Stuck on Success
Believe in yourself
Training THE Neurotypical World
Adopting Special Needs Kids
Self-Advocacy
The Sinful Woman: Ann's book
Making it with Autism
Trauma and Autism
Autism in the schools: What I would have told my teacher
What families with disabilities need
Parenting a child with disabilities
What we want teachers to know
Let me know what you would like me to speak about. Expertise in mental health, autism and disabilities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Podcast every Wednesday ...Real Talk with Tina and Ann
on mental health, mental health and disabilities, autism and more
Testimonials
Regarding Tina and Ann's Podcast:
Outstanding podcast! Good content, good interaction between Ann and Tina, good pace and tone. Even the digressions weren't really-they were relevant to your points.
Keith Davis (Chicago)
These are a godsend to me. I very, very much want to thank you for your work.
Annie
Love listening every week! Great conversation and topics discussed. Feels very calming to listen to and it seems like I am sitting in the room with Tina and Ann.
Erica
Testimonials regarding speaking:
Ann breathed life into the room and reminded people why they went into that field.
Kerri
"I took a ton of notes. This was so good. I was reminded that my job is more than just the tangible."
A county DD worker
"Ann moved me to my core."
DODD worker
autism support mental health and disabilities
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Just a simple cool fact
One important fact about me is I have Autism and this is me pictured with one of my advocate heroes, Temple Grandin. Very blessed to have had some conversations with her and hope to live up to who she is even if it's just a small part as a speaker, writer and advocate for people with disabilities.
Photography
Ann's Photography on Etsy
Ann has been a photographer capturing the world through a lens for decades. She has won awards for her beautiful masterpieces. Check out her pieces that she has captured through her autism lens and see the world through her eyes.
CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
Author and recognitions
Author
Named one of the inspiring persons with Autism
Named one of the inspiring persons with Autism
The Sinful Woman is a story of hope and deep insight. The Sinful Woman: Kagarise, Ann: 9781597811408: Amazon.com: Books mental health and disabilities
Named one of the inspiring persons with Autism
Named one of the inspiring persons with Autism
Named one of the inspiring persons with Autism
Ann was named an Inspiring person with Autism that you need to know from cbs news.
Inspiring stories of people on the autism spectrum (cbsnews.com)
Blog
Named one of the inspiring persons with Autism
Awards
Ann writes about anything and everything. this particular blog is on disabilities and autism. Read and enjoy her thoughts. She has written for media outlets and just loves to give a different perspective to what Autism is about.
LIVING with Autism and FASD (autismspectrumlivingfasd.blogspot.com)
Awards
Journalist/columnist
Awards
Awards:
Helen Waterhouse Award, Ohio Professional Writers: Specialty Articles Business, Lake Township Chamber of Congress: Recognition of Community Service, Ohio State Congress Award for making a difference in my community through writing, Ohio Professional Writers: Specialty Articles Social Issues, Biltmore Who's Who
Autism Podcast
Journalist/columnist
Journalist/columnist
Ann's podcast on autism. I do not do it very often, but what is on there is very good. Tune in and listen. It is available everywhere you get your podcasts.
Making it with Autism (buzzsprout.com)
There are some episodes, but I have put them all on one site. Making it with Autism is now combined with Real Talk with Tina and Ann. I talk autism and Mental health.
Journalist/columnist
Journalist/columnist
Journalist/columnist
Ann was a hard news journalist for eight years. She was known for her features and her column Against All Odds. She is no longer doing this, but many of her articles are online. She has written for magazines, as well. Thank you so much for reading. Many lives were changed and can be changed because of one article. Write with purpose.
About Me
I have titled the next chapter in my life Inside Out and Backwards. This says it all. As a writer for 30 years, I have experienced the life of a hard news journalist, feature writer, columnist, and book author. I have written stories of many other individuals. Some are famous and some should have been. My story may not be that unique, but it is very much worth knowing. Some know me from the newspaper business. Some know me for my works with Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and autism. Some know me for my book The Sinful Woman and working with the women in the jail system. Some know me for my photography. Some know me for my YouTube videos regarding Autism. Some know me as a swim coach and as an athlete. Some know me as a parent. Some know me as that messed up young person who would never amount to anything. Some knew me as a drunk, traumatized, nonverbal, messed up kid/young adult who was trying to make sense of the world. Some knew me as the counselor who cried with those who were addicted. Some knew me for having a father die at age 11. Some knew me for being adopted. Some know me for adopting five children. Some knew me as the one in the corner who would not speak. Some know me as an event speaker. Some knew me as the kid with severe learning disabilities who was told would not graduate high school. Some know me as the one who got a masters degree. Some know me as a former assistant director of a school for kids with autism. Some knew me as a person who had bad experiences with teachers as a child. Some knew me as a Battered Woman's Shelter Director/Rape Crisis Hotline trainer. Some knew me as a survivor of a abuse. Some knew me as the most cautious, untrusting person they had ever met. Some know me as the kind-hearted, loving, do anything for you person. Some know me for my loyalty. Some know me for my love for hanging out with friends. Some know me for wanting to be alone. Some know me for being a fierce, strong woman. Some know me as afraid. Some do know me. Some think they know me and me...I am still figuring it out.
Regardless, I am and have been all of the above at one time or another. Growth is amazing and it gives life's experiences that allow for great writings and great photography. Seeing the world with great depth has allowed me to win awards, but most importantly capture stories that need to be told. Some needed to be told to get them help. Some needed to be told so others could learn lessons. Some needed to be touched so they could move on in their life. Some just needed to be remembered and memorialized.
One thing I've learned is that every word has a different meaning to every person. What one story means to one can mean something completely different to another. A story can be read 10x by the same person with 10 different takeaways. That is why I love the written word. It is so individualized, but yet it is so global in its messages. We can take from each writing what we need to and take that message to help ourselves and others. The written word can offer love and harm. The written word is a platform that can bite us or grow us. The written word is one of the most powerful mediums that we have as human beings. The written word lives way beyond our own breath. Our writings are what we leave behind for those to know who we are and what we stood for. Our words are cherished by those who are close to us and those who follow our stroke.
Writing is an honor to have and a homage to who we are.
I'm also known as the autistic behind the lens. I have been known to capture events and life. I may have been the quiet one in the room taking pictures, but I was the one documenting all that occurred. I have taken pictures at veterans memorials, life's significant events, celebrity functions, and God's beauty. My photography website is attached to this website.
I list my awards, but the biggest awards I could ever receive is just the mere fact that someone wrote the words I put on paper.
Inside Out and Backwards is the revelation that is to come. I lived the majority of my life Inside out and backwards as you can see above. The story continues...
I am also a mom of two older children in their 20's and I adopted three of my grandkids which makes me a mom of five!!! I am a grandma to another five. I am very blessed!!
Contact Me
Questions or Comments?
For more information on fees and availability, send me a message. Tell me about your event, and I will get back to you soon with more information. I would love to speak with you! Let's do this.
Annkagarise
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