In this episode, I sit down with Karina Melgar, founder of LEAPS Services, to talk about neurodivergence, cultural silence, and what happens when one person decides to turn injustice into impact.

We talk about what neurodivergence actually means, why so many people have been pushed to the sidelines, and how showing up locally can change lives — including your own. This one’s about community, courage, and doing the hard things before you feel ready.

✨ Tune in to get comfy with showing up for community— one brave step at a time.

📅 Recorded: October 21, 2024

About Our Amazing Guest:

🌟 Karina, the founder and CEO of LEAPS Services, is a visionary Mexican-American entrepreneur driven by a mission to create lasting, positive change for the neurodivergent community. Her journey to establish LEAPS was inspired by a commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and advocacy, rooted in the strong cultural values she grew up with. Through LEAPS, Karina has created a welcoming, supportive space where neurodivergent young adults and their families find the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to thrive.

As a Latina CEO, Karina combines strategic leadership with a deeply personal commitment to social impact, designing programs that promote community integration, personal development, and diverse opportunities. She believes in the importance of representation, diversity, and standing up for her community, carrying her cultural heritage into every decision to ensure that LEAPS remains authentic, empathetic, and transformative.

Through program development, team support, and partnerships, Karina’s focus is on fostering growth, championing inclusivity, and building a brighter future for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Her vision and dedication make LEAPS a trailblazer in the field of community-based neurodivergent support.

📲 Connect with Karina:
IG: @leapsservices

Website: www.leapsservices.com

About Me, Your Hostess with the Mostest:

🌟 Laura Cardona is the host of Get Comfy with Laura, a Latina life coach, and the founder of Buena Vida Life Coaching. She helps women get comfy with the uncomfortable — growing, healing, and living life on their own terms. @buenavidalifecoach 💖

📲 For more Buena Vida:
IG: @buenavidalifecoach
Website: buenavida.life