Discover what’s possible when kindness starts with one.
Our guests today are mother and son, Sandy and Ben Hartranft. An Autistic Self-Advocate and public speaker, Ben visits schools, businesses, and organizations with the message of spreading kindness and inclusion. Sandy's book Swinging From The Chandelier: Finding Joy In The Journey Through Autism was published in 2022.
In today’s conversation, we discuss:
To learn more about Ben and Sandy Hartranft, please visit benergy1.com.
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