Ep. 88 – Embracing Autism with Open Arms with Chelsea

In this inspiring episode of Autism for Badass Moms, we sit down with the phenomenal Chelsea Jackson, from New Jersey. Chelsea is a powerhouse wife, devoted mom of three, and the proud mother of 12-year-old Layla, who was diagnosed with autism at just 18 months.

Chelsea opens up about her emotional journey — from moments of burnout and grief to powerful breakthroughs of release and relief. Instead of running from her daughter’s diagnosis, she chose to run toward it with fierce determination. With no roadmap, Chelsea dove headfirst into learning everything she could about autism and continues to grow through self-education and experience.

By day, Chelsea is a brilliant Event & Wedding Planner, and by heart, she’s a strong advocate for autism moms, using her voice to promote awareness, community support, and inclusivity. She is also a proud member of Jack & Jill of America – North Jersey, staying active in her local community.

In this episode, Chelsea shares:

-The emotional stages of processing her daughter’s diagnosis

-How she balances motherhood, entrepreneurship, and advocacy

-The importance of community, self-education, and showing up for other autism moms

Want to connect with Chelsea?

IG: @chelcsimone

Business IG: @chelseasimoneevents

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