🎙️ The BC(BAes) Podcast: Gabbing with The Guru

🎧 Episode Description:In this inspiring episode of The BC(BAes), Jordan and Melina sit down with Marquii Jacobs—aka The ABA Guru—to talk all things legacy, leadership, and leveraging social media to create meaningful change in behavior analysis.Marquii shares her journey in the field, her approach to ethical and engaging dissemination, and how she balances professionalism with authenticity online. The conversation takes an unexpected and heartfelt turn as she opens up about her grandmother, Linda Martell, the first Black female country singer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry—and how Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album helped reignite her legacy.From healing generational wounds to building autism-inclusive travel spaces, this episode celebrates what it means to use your platform for impact, community, and representation.⏱️ Chapters0:00 – Meet The ABA Guru0:31 – The Power of Manifestation & “Googling Nation”1:56 – Social Media as a Functional Tool3:24 – Ethics, Citations, and Credible Dissemination6:15 – Autism-Inclusive Vacation Rentals & Airbnb Advocacy9:00 – Redefining Accessibility in Travel10:10 – Turning Homes into Safe, Sensory-Friendly Spaces12:00 – Reflections from the Conference: Healing & Epigenetics15:00 – Beyoncé, Sir Davis Whiskey, and Family Legacy18:00 – The Story Behind Cowboy Carter & Linda Martell21:00 – Using Your Platform for Generational Change22:30 – Closing Thoughts & Words of Encouragement🔗 Connect with The BC(BAes)🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube📲 Follow us on social:TikTok: @the.bcbaesInstagram: @thebcbaes🔍 Hashtags#TheBCBAes #ABAGuru #BehaviorAnalysis #BCBA #AutismAdvocate #Neurodiversity #SocialMediaEthics #InclusiveABA #BlackBCBAs #WomenInABA #CowboyCarter #LindaMartell #RepresentationMatters #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #Beyonce #AutismTravel #ABACommunity #BehaviorChange #CulturalResponsiveness