I’ve had the opportunity to join thoughtful conversations about special education, advocacy, and helping parents walk into IEP meetings with clarity instead of confusion.

Conversations That Matter

Podcast Appearances

Safe Space ABA Podcast

In this episode of Safe Space: The ABA Podcast, host Michelle Zeman sits down with special guest Alicia Renee, founder of The IEP Files and self-proclaimed “IEP Queen.” Alicia shares her journey as a COPAA-trained advocate, autism mom, and passionate leader in special education advocacy.

 From Receipts to Results: Advocating for Your Child’s Education

Uniquely Wired Podcast

In this episode of the podcast  I sit down with a fellow autism mom Alicia who shares her heart, experience, and practical strategies for navigating the IEP process with confidence and grace.  Whether you’re new to the IEP journey or have been through it many times, this episode is filled with encouragement and tools to help families like ours thrive.

S5 EP#5: Strategies For Families Navigating IEPS

Autism for Badass Moms

In this episode, Alicia Renee, founder of the IEP Files and advocate for neurodivergent children, shares her personal journey of raising her son, including her struggles and triumphs in navigating the special education system. She discusses the diagnosis process, her relentless pursuit of appropriate services, and her fight against systemic failures in education.

Ep. 112 Too Normal To Be Supported with Alicia 

Why I Show Up for These Conversations

Because too many parents are navigating systems they were never trained to understand.

When I’m invited to speak, my goal is simple

Make the system clearer.
Make the strategy repeatable.
Make parents feel less alone.

This adds heart without losing authority.


Interested in Having Me on Your Show?

If you host a podcast, panel, or parent training event and would like to discuss special education strategy and advocacy, I’d love to connect.