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Empowering Neurodivergent Kids: Carve Your Own Path with Mike Branson - EP 20

17 min ยท 10 dec 2025
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In this insightful episode, Ann Wymore interviews Mike Branson from Carve Your Own Path, a company dedicated to supporting neurodivergent kids through action sports and academic tutoring. Mike shares his experience with helping children build confidence, executive functioning skills, and academic success through skateboarding, fly fishing, and more. Tune in for valuable tips on fostering independence and growth in kids beyond traditional education systems. ๐ŸŽง Hosted by: Ann Wymore ๐ŸŽค Featuring: Mike Branson from Carve Your Own Path Mike Branson is the founder of Carve Your Own Path, an organization that supports kids with holistic life skills coaching, focusing on those who are neurodivergent or unconventional learners. With a background in special education, Mike provides a combination of outdoor activities and academic support to empower children and their families. ๐Ÿ’ก What Youโ€™ll Learn: โœ”๏ธ How action sports can help neurodivergent kids activate their brains and build confidence โœ”๏ธ The role of tutoring in reinforcing executive functioning skills โœ”๏ธ Success stories of kids overcoming challenges through mentorship and movement โœ”๏ธ The process behind Mikeโ€™s Pathfinder Sessions, blending learning with fun โœ”๏ธ How families and schools can work together to support neurodivergent children ๐Ÿ“‡ Connect with Mike Branson: ๐ŸŒŽ Website โ†’ https://www.carveyourownpath.org/ ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/carveyourownpathhttps://www.instagram.com/carveyourownpath/# ๐ŸŽ™ Follow Ann Wymore: ๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342643766772631/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342643766772631/] ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/navigate_realtyco/ [https://www.instagram.com/navigate_realtyco/] ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-wymore-70718227/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-wymore-70718227/] ๐ŸŒŽ Website โ†’ https://www.navigaterealtycolorado.com/ [https://www.navigaterealtycolorado.com/] ๐Ÿ”– Donโ€™t Forget to LIKE ๐Ÿ‘, SUBSCRIBE ๐Ÿ”” & COMMENT ๐Ÿ’ฌ Below! โญ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

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The Moving Experience: Making Transitions Easy with Jameson Olson - EP 21

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Empowering Neurodivergent Kids: Carve Your Own Path with Mike Branson - EP 20

In this insightful episode, Ann Wymore interviews Mike Branson from Carve Your Own Path, a company dedicated to supporting neurodivergent kids through action sports and academic tutoring. Mike shares his experience with helping children build confidence, executive functioning skills, and academic success through skateboarding, fly fishing, and more. Tune in for valuable tips on fostering independence and growth in kids beyond traditional education systems. ๐ŸŽง Hosted by: Ann Wymore ๐ŸŽค Featuring: Mike Branson from Carve Your Own Path Mike Branson is the founder of Carve Your Own Path, an organization that supports kids with holistic life skills coaching, focusing on those who are neurodivergent or unconventional learners. With a background in special education, Mike provides a combination of outdoor activities and academic support to empower children and their families. ๐Ÿ’ก What Youโ€™ll Learn: โœ”๏ธ How action sports can help neurodivergent kids activate their brains and build confidence โœ”๏ธ The role of tutoring in reinforcing executive functioning skills โœ”๏ธ Success stories of kids overcoming challenges through mentorship and movement โœ”๏ธ The process behind Mikeโ€™s Pathfinder Sessions, blending learning with fun โœ”๏ธ How families and schools can work together to support neurodivergent children ๐Ÿ“‡ Connect with Mike Branson: ๐ŸŒŽ Website โ†’ https://www.carveyourownpath.org/ ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/carveyourownpathhttps://www.instagram.com/carveyourownpath/# ๐ŸŽ™ Follow Ann Wymore: ๐Ÿ“˜ Facebook โ†’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342643766772631/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342643766772631/] ๐Ÿ“ท Instagram โ†’ https://www.instagram.com/navigate_realtyco/ [https://www.instagram.com/navigate_realtyco/] ๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn โ†’ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-wymore-70718227/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-wymore-70718227/] ๐ŸŒŽ Website โ†’ https://www.navigaterealtycolorado.com/ [https://www.navigaterealtycolorado.com/] ๐Ÿ”– Donโ€™t Forget to LIKE ๐Ÿ‘, SUBSCRIBE ๐Ÿ”” & COMMENT ๐Ÿ’ฌ Below! โญ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

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Brighten Your Holidays: Professional Holiday Lighting with Santa's Lighting Crew - EP 19

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You Wonโ€™t Believe What These Teachers Built for Their Students - EP 18

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Plumbing 101: Simple Home Fixes That Save $$$ - EP 17

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