Welcome back to The Trend with Justin A. Williams! In this episode, I sit down with Tamara Tuckson, a powerhouse of advocacy and resilience. Tamara is an Academy alumna, a first-place pitch winner, an Academy facilitator, and the CEO and founder of Mission 2 Advocate. But beyond the accolades, her story is one of fierce love, determination, and purpose.

Tamara’s journey began with a deeply personal challenge: her daughter was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, the most severe form of Autism for females. Doctors painted a grim picture, predicting she wouldn’t walk, talk, or have purposeful movements and warning of life-threatening complications. But Tamara and her daughter refused to be defined by those limitations. “We define Rett syndrome—it doesn’t define us,” she shares.

What started as a fight for her daughter became a mission to empower other families. Tamara transformed fear and vulnerability into strength, mastering the intricacies of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and discovering ways to advocate effectively. Through Mission 2 Advocate, she offers compassion, resources, and guidance to parents navigating similar challenges, proving that advocacy can change lives.

Join us as we explore her inspiring journey, the lessons she’s learned, and her vision for a more inclusive and compassionate world. You won’t want to miss this conversation with Tamara Tuckson, a true advocate on a mission.

See below for more information on Tamara Tuckson

https://cornertocorner.org/entrepreneur_stories/tamara-tuckson/https://enablingdevices.com/blog/mckenzie-can-talk-highlights-the-magic-of-aac-technology/ https://mission2advocate.com/