The BOSS Network Blog

  Shekira Farrell has been a proud mother and passionate Autism advocate since her son, Jaiden, was first diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2014. She’s also the Founder and CEO of Jai At Play, which she operates with her son, created to change how the world views Autism for autistic youth and their families. Shekira was also diagnosed with Autism in her adulthood, and by leveraging her personal experiences and insights, she is able to operate from a place of genuine understanding, empathy, and awareness while also being an authentic and dedicated representative and advocate for those within the Autism Community and beyond. What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Jai At Play originally started as a personal blog on social media to share our Autism journey, dispel negative misconceptions about Autism, inspire and encourage parents of newly diagnosed children, and spread more positive Autism awareness, acceptance...