Accelerate with Amber
Leadership with heart. Science with purpose. Growth that actually matters.
Join Amber Nelms, M.A., BCBA, Founder & CEO of Triangle ABA, for powerful conversations with clinicians, founders, and mission-driven leaders who are building people-first organizations in behavioral health, ABA and beyond.
This podcast explores what it really takes to grow: in leadership, in neuroscience-informed practice, and in building businesses that prioritize both outcomes and humanity.
If you're scaling a practice, leading a team, or shaping the future of behavioral health or ABA, you’ll find insight, strategy, and real-world wisdom here.
Because meaningful impact isn’t accidental, it’s built.
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Episodes
12 episodes
Dr. Carly Lapin – Founder & CEO, ChoicePoint Autism Therapy
In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with Dr. Carly Lapin, Founder & CEO of ChoicePoint Autism Therapy, to explore what it really takes to build an ABA organization designed for long-term success.&nb...
Dr. Jennifer Charles – Executive Director, Building Block Resolutions
What does it take to grow an ABA organization without sacrificing quality?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with Dr. Jennifer Charles, Executive Director of Building Block Resolutions, to discu...
Jill Wiedemann-West – CEO, People Incorporated Mental Health Services
What does it take to scale mental health services without losing the human touch?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber sits down with Jill Wiedemann-West, CEO of People Incorporated Mental Health Services, one of Minnesota's la...
Brent Esplin, LMFT – Executive Director, OASIS Ascent
What happens when a teenager in crisis is given the wrong diagnosis?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with Brent Esplin, LMFT, Executive Director of OASIS Ascent, to discuss the critical role accura...
Shannon Carr - Owner & Managing Director, Living Soul of New York Applied Behavior Analysis
In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber sits down with Shannon Carr, Owner and Managing Director of Living Soul of New York Applied Behavior Analysis, to talk about advocacy, access, and what it really takes to build meaningful p...
Jonathan Weinberg & Carly Weinberg – Co-Founders, Beyond ABA Therapy & Project Infinity School
What happens when you combine education, ABA therapy, and family support under one roof?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with Jonathan Weinberg and Carly Weinberg to talk about building a fully int...
James Garofalo – Co-Founder & CEO, Lokiten Behavioral Health
In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with James Garofalo, Co-Founder and CEO of Lokiten Behavioral Health, to talk about the future of mental health care, technology, and clinical leadership.James shar...
Sean Yocum – Founder, Hickory Learning Group
What does real success in ABA actually look like - and who should it serve?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber sits down with Sean Yocum, Founder of Hickory Learning Group, for a raw and forward-thinking conversation...
Amanda Ralston - CEO, KidsChoice Therapy and Play Center
What does it take to build multiple companies, scale ABA organizations, and then step into the world of software and venture capital?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber sits down with Amanda Ralston, serial founder, au...
Trish Murray – Licensed Behavior Analyst & Co-Owner, Surfside ABA Therapy
What does it really take to build a business rooted in care, not just clinical expertise?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber sits down with Trish Murray, Licensed Behavior Analyst and Co-Owner of Surfside ABA Therapy...
Chelsea McAdams – Chief Operations Officer, Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention (CBPI, LLC)
What does it take to go from direct care provider to executive leadership in ABA?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with Chelsea McAdams, COO of Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention, to u...
Dana Gold, Ph.D., BCBA-D – CEO, Optimal Beginnings, LLC
What does it take to design ABA therapy that actually prepares children for the real world?In this episode of Accelerate with Amber, Amber Nelms sits down with Dr. Dana Gold, CEO of Optimal Beginnings and a Board Certified ...
