April Roga

1) On 02/21/16, I met my husband, Roy Montero, on a live streaming platform called 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒃. That platform ceased to exist about 6 months after we met. (This was the year before FB Live came into existence.) I thank God that Blab was around long enough for me to meet my soulmate.

@sagesteele - In January 2011, my son lost the first word he ever said “dada”. And the only time I ever heard “mama” was when he was in fight or flight mode and wanting my security. Now, 15 years later, he is still unable to speak due to autism and apraxia. Apraxia is understated because it’s been overshadowed by the autism diagnosis. Apraxia is also a neurological disorder, but it’s a brain/body disconnect. It is where a person has cognitive ability and awareness, but their gross motor skills are unable to perform in a way that they can convey that cognitive ability. It was only within the last year that I realized my son has apraxia. I have been begging the public school system to provide tools for my son that will help him to communicate in a way that he can convey his cognitive ability. But all of my advocacy falls on deaf ears. One year ago, I enrolled my son into a program called S2C - Spelling 2 Communicate which I first discovered through @delbigtree. This program has been life-changing for my family in that it has validated what we already knew to be true. We discovered that our son is super smart … but for 15 years, he has been unable to communicate his knowledge. I would really love for you to dive deeper into this topic on your show. There are so many parents and caregivers that are unaware of this program and its ability to unlock a whole new world for the non-speaking community.

I tried hard not to get emotional but I failed. Now that we are all more educated, I pray young parents do it differently than I did. Thank you @delbigtree

@GuntherEagleman Who is this mom and how can I get in touch with her?

BREAKING: This mother on TikTok has a NONVERBAL autistic son, and she's been watching HHS and RFK Jr. like a HAWK, especially after they announced the supercharged research into autism. After the recent announcements about Tylenol, she looked into Leucovorin because NOTHING else helped her son. "He's been on on this medication for LESS THAN 48 hours and my son just SPOKE FOR THE FIRST TIME!" "My nonverbal son just spoke for the FIRST TIME in over THREE YEARS!" This is HUGE! Imagine how many more children would have LIFE CHANGING results if the TRUTH was told more! Kudos to this mother for being BRAVE ENOUGH to speak the TRUTH!

I love @TimTebow AND the other Tim (you). And the same reason for both of you. I love Tim Tebow because of the work he does with the special needs community. And I will never forget when twice you graciously accepted a meeting with me during your time as Knox County Mayor. I came to you with some ideas around how the county could do a better job getting the word out about resources for parents whose kids are newly diagnosed with autism. The ideas that we discussed never came to fruition, but your door was always open to your constituents to have discussions. And I absolutely loved that about you. Now that you have a greater reach in your current role, I would love to share with you the battles that moms of nonverbal autistic children with apraxia are facing within the public school system. These individuals are often seen and treated as cognitively incompetent, but they are highly competent and often not given the opportunity to show just how intelligent they are.

I love @TimTebow

@vvanedwards I’m INNN … just tell me how one becomes friends with the great Vanessa Van Edwards 😉

If you are any of these things, we can be friends 🙂 - Awkward but has their own brand of cool - Loves sugar but also does sauna - Will endlessly walk and talk to spill the tea - Is a 'Good Enough' Momma - Runs 2 businesses + 3 side hustles - Will re-watch Gilmore Girls with me - Our kids like each other - Our husbands get each other

On January 6, 1992, at the USF Sundome in Tampa, I saw @OzzyOsbourne play what was supposed to be his final tour called No More Tours. He put on THE most amazing show that I will always remember. What a grand memory 🎸 🤘 RIP to the true GREAT Oz!!!

“We’ve gone through some sh*t and back again… and we’re still together.” Reposting this moment with @MrsSOsbourne today, with heavy hearts. @OzzyOsbourne wasn’t just a rock icon. He was a husband, a father, and Sharon’s person. And she was his. Rest in peace, Ozzy 🕊️🖤 You’ll never be forgotten.

@alexsanfilippo8 Alex, I love love love that definition!! Thank you for sharing it. Also, if you've never heard Patrick Bet-David unpack the difference between interested, committed, and obsessed ... listen to what he says below. I believe you'll love what he says because it goes beautifully with the definition you shared. youtube.com/shorts/xNkC09g…

Is your “passion” real, and if it is real, is it a good or bad thing? I recently learned the definition of the word "passion." It made me rethink the use of the word and even question if it's a good or bad thing when left on its own. I share my experience with the passion I have for podcasting and what I think it means for podcast hosts and guests. If you've got 15 minutes, I'd love for you to watch or listen to it! :)

@MyronGoldenPhD 💼

💰 Am I a Prosperity Gospel Preacher? Let’s Talk About It. 💬 People ask me, “Are you a prosperity gospel preacher?” Well… that depends. What do you mean when you say that? ➡️ If you mean I believe in biblical prosperity? Absolutely. ✅ 📖 The Bible says: — “If a man doesn’t work, he shouldn’t eat.” — “The hand of the diligent makes rich.” — “The lazy will be under tribute.” So yes, I preach that. That’s Bible. ❌ But if you mean: “Send me money and God’s gonna bless you”? Nope. That’s not me. Give if you want to. Obey God in your giving. But I’m not selling blessings. Biblical prosperity isn’t about buying favor. It’s about stewardship, diligence, obedience, and purpose. Drop a 💼 if you believe God has no problem with prosperity — only with pride, laziness, and manipulation.

@MyronGoldenPhD BECOME

💥 Focus on the BECOME 💥 Everybody’s chasing outcomes. But when you get the BECOME right, the outcome takes care of itself. 🙌 🎯 Goals tell you: “Focus on the outcome. Hit it by this time.” But real growth says: “Focus on who you’re becoming over time.” That changes everything. 🔥 Drop a “BECOME” in the comments if you’re in this for the long game. 🔥

@MrBeast I do!!!

If you want to be apart of the biggest creator collab ever on August 1st, dm me :D (If I don’t follow you just reply to this tweet!)

@LeilaHormozi I did … and his name is @RoyMontero 😊❤️

Marry someone who calls you out when they see you’re not living up to your full potential.

What are you obsessed with? Not … what are you interested in? Not … what are you committed to? What are you OBSESSED with??? (Post your answer in the comments 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻)

@rawsalerts Is there anything we can do to assist the families of the loved ones that didn't survive? Have there been any fundraisers started?

🚨#BREAKING: Emergency Officials has sadly just confirmed that at least 32 people, including 14 children, have been confirmed dead following catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas

All of this, and I am just now starting Chapter 1 🤯🤯🤯

How I'm investing my July 4th weekend ... reading and marking up @PatFlynn's Lean Learning book that arrived this week 🎉 My book will be entirely yellow, underlined, and sticky-noted by the time I'm done because everything in this book is essential to my mission.

@celestial_chic @VigilantFox No. What type of practitioner would be able to guide me?

@AprilRoga @VigilantFox Have you tried biomedical treatments? Methylated vitamins, gut balancing?

NEW: Trump gives RFK Jr. a big shoutout at rally—says he’s the one guy who can figure out America’s SOARING autism rates. “Robert F Kennedy Jr, who’s really doing a great—He’s great and he’s a little different, right?” “We needed somebody different.” “We have a statistic on autism that’s the worst I’ve ever seen.” “And he’s going to change it, he’s going to change it.” “It used to be—20 years ago you just didn’t have it.” “And now it’s a number that’s UNBELIEVABLE. Where the numbers are so bad, it’s got to be artificially induced.” “And we’re going to find out what it is, and when, we’re going to find it out as soon as possible.”

@PatFlynn says there are 3 Types of Champions, and I outlined them below based on the notes I wrote down from this amazing conversation (video below 👇) he had with another wise human ➡️ @seancannell. 1. Emotional Champions These are your friends, spouse, partner, kids. These people may not know what you are setting out to do, but no matter what, they are there for you. 2. Peers and Colleagues People who are in "this thing" together helping each other out, in it for each other and the greater good (i.e., masterminds and networking events). These people are important to you because they understand "the language". These people may not have the time to mentor you, but you can help each other out. 3. Personal Mentor The person you pay or the person who takes you under their wing. The person who has already gone down the same path that you've wanted to go down. They've already made the missteps and can guide you through the tough terrain. This person can hold you accountable and check in with you. Some combination of those 3 people can help you get to where you need to go, but you CANNOT do this alone. Pat says you have to get out of your chair, go to events, or meet people in online communities. Even just ONE buddy to hold you accountable can be the game changer. Pat is not my personal mentor in the traditional sense of the term, but he DOES indirectly mentor me through his videos and workshops. If you are not following Pat and learning from him, I highly encourage you to do so. He shares so much wisdom! youtube.com/watch?v=8vTfVG…

I love @RCamposDuffy’s share so much. I believe our special kiddos are highly underestimated on so many levels. I have a son who just turned 15. He is nonverbal with apraxia and on the autism spectrum. I have found that again and again, his IEP team at school greatly underestimate his abilities. I have always presumed competence when it comes to my son. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many others in his orbit. But that’s okay because we are currently on a journey to show the doubters what he’s capable of. Six weeks ago, we enrolled my son into a communication program called #S2C (Spelling to Communicate) … news story linked below. After just six sessions, my kid is rocking the program. His school IEP team recently declined our request for an S2C evaluation. Many parents who are learning about this incredible program, and its many success stories, are wanting their children to become a part of this program. However, there is more demand for the program than there are practitioners who can teach it. I would love if you could spread the word about this program. Our kids with greater communication challenges, deserve a fighting chance to live their best lives. We just need more people to believe in them and presume competence from day one. fox5dc.com/video/1663794

@alexsanfilippo8, your message today truly resonates with my current plans. I'm preparing to reach out to my "Hollywood Squares"—key figures who will be instrumental in my upcoming venture. As you might know from my banner, @PatFlynn is my #1 "Hollywood Square." He's a prime example of the "tribe leaders" I aim to connect with once my website—a people search engine akin to "Google for Entrepreneurs"—is complete. I'll soon be reaching out to him and the other seven individuals on my list of Who's Who. Thank you, Alex, for your post. It gave me a tremendous boost of confidence!!

As podcast hosts and podcast guests, hearing “no” when it comes to collaborating, swapping, or being a guest can be a hard thing. But, it shouldn’t stop you! Embrace the “no” because it will lead to a “yes!” Thanks @PatFlynn for sharing this wisdom! :)

@vvanedwards I’m with you 🤫🤣

I bring out the weirdness in people—and I LOVE it! Weirdness is where the magic happens. Let’s embrace it, celebrate it, and connect through it. Who’s with me? 🎉✨