Entre La Familia – Episode 2 (with Jessica Casillas)
October 6, 2023
Entre La Familia – Episode 4 Part 1 (with sisters Janira and Jeannie)
October 20, 2023
Entre La Familia – Episode 2 (with Jessica Casillas)
October 6, 2023
Entre La Familia – Episode 4 Part 1 (with sisters Janira and Jeannie)
October 20, 2023

Entre La Familia – Episode 3 (with Kenia Nunez)

On this episode of Dancing Into Parenthood, we’re joined by Kenia Nunez! She is a small business, entrepreneur coach, she is a curriculum creator for culturally responsive programs, best selling author, award-winning self care strategist, yoga teacher, and mother!

She shares her motherhood journey to her son Markem, including:
– His diagnosis at age 7
– Navigating the school system and IEP meetings
– The importance of labels
– The lack of opportunities in the workforce
– How Faith played a part in her journey

Listen to Kenia’s inspiring story now!

2:40 – What were the initial concerns you had with your child? Did the doctor tell you first or did you notice?
5:36 – Was he speaking any words?
6:27 – When you went in for checkups, did the doctor do any screenings or development tests?
7:06 – You enroll him in daycare, they tell you about the concerns, & they ask you to get him evaluated? How did you seek an evaluation?
8:45 – How long did it all take? From the initial concerns at daycare to getting some services started?
16:10 – You said at first he didn’t receive a diagnosis of autism?
38:43 – I know that you are heavy in your faith with God, what role did that play in your life?
42:03 – Can you share your method for self care?
49:48 – What were some of the things you were able to do for your other children?
51:17 – Tell us a little bit about where he is at now.