Beyond The Science Podcast

Beyond The Science Podcast Beyond the Science is a podcast that explores personal stories and challenges in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

We bridge science with real-world experiences to foster inclusion, understanding, and actionable change.

07/01/2025

🎙️ New Beyond the Science Episode – Out Now for Patreon Members!

This week, we’re talking with Arthur Hairston, M.Ed., BCBA, about what it takes to build and grow as a Black entrepreneur in behavior analysis.

Arthur opened up about the fears that come with the journey:

🗣️ “I didn’t want to fail. You hear so many negative things about Black-owned businesses. But LinkedIn has been huge for me. It changed everything.”

His story started when someone asked a question in a webinar—“How do you start your own ABA business?” No one answered.

But then Lakeysha Cobbs-Hayes reached out and said, “I think I can help you.” That moment of support changed his life.

💡 This episode is all about courage, community, and taking the leap.

🎧 Join Patreon for the full conversation + early access to future episodes. patreon.com/BeyondTheSciencePodcast

And don’t forget—Arthur will be speaking at the BMBA Summit! For more info, click the link below!

https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba/home

06/29/2025

🎙️ Final Highlight – Episode 27

When Jeron asked Amanda N. Kelly what she’d tell her younger self, her answer was powerful:

✨ “It’s going to be beautiful, but it’s also going to be hard. You can’t really see how much of an impact—not just an individual can make, but the science and the field can make.”

She shared that mistakes are part of the process—and how we respond to them shapes who we become.

💬 “You’re going to make mistakes. How do you want to respond to them?”

This conversation is a reminder that authenticity and reflection matter.

Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your story and your heart with all of us.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VfXMq8-8d-I?si=LDuOIG8tOw7HzPIf

06/28/2025

🎙️ New Highlight – Episode 27!

In this clip, Amanda Amanda N. Kelly gets real about the misconceptions around ABA and why ethical practice requires reflection, context, and listening.

✨ “It can be helpful, and it can be harmful if things aren’t done appropriately—with the right resources and support.”

She shares:
💬 “There’s rarely a black and white answer. It’s about what’s the right thing right now, under the conditions you have.”

Such an important reminder for all of us working to do better.

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VfXMq8-8d-I?si=LDuOIG8tOw7HzPIf

06/26/2025

🎙️ Beyond the Science just dropped Episode 27, and this one is a vibe!

We asked Amanda Kelly () what she’s listening to right now. She pulled out her phone and BAM:
🎵 Fleetwood Mac
🎵 Chappell Roan (her favorite right now!)

And THEN… she started singing “Hot To Go!” 💃🏽🔥
Such a fun moment—and a reminder that even leaders have go-to jam sessions.

👇🏽 We wanna know:
What are the top 2 songs on your playlist right now? Drop them in the comments!

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VfXMq8-8d-I?si=LDuOIG8tOw7HzPIf

06/26/2025

🎙️ Episode 27 is LIVE!

This week on Beyond the Science, we sit down with the incredible Amanda Kelly who opens up about what it means to live with purpose and why advocacy is a journey, not a destination.

Her words are a beautiful reminder that growth is constant, and leadership is about lifting others as we climb 💪🏾✨

🎧 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VfXMq8-8d-I?si=LDuOIG8tOw7HzPIf

Tag someone who needs this message today. 👇🏾

06/25/2025

🎙️ NEW EPISODE TONIGHT @ 11:59 PM EST!
Beyond the Science — Episode 27 w/ Amanda Kelly

Before Behaviorbabe was a name known across the ABA world, it was just a free website Amanda coded herself to support families and therapists with little access to resources.

She believed you shouldn’t need a BCBA to understand ABCs, data collection, or behavior-environment interactions—and she did something about it.

In this episode, Amanda shares: ✅ Why dissemination matters
✅ The backstory behind the name "Behaviorbabe"
✅ What she’s learned about advocacy and digital access

🎧 Don’t miss this conversation. Episode goes live tonight on all platforms.

Support and access early episodes:
🔗 patreon.com/BeyondTheSciencePodcast

06/24/2025

💥 Episode 27 of Beyond the Science is here – and it’s powerful.

Dr. Amanda Kelly joins the President’s Corner series to explore what ethical ABA should look like today. She reflects on the 1988 article “The Right to Effective Behavioral Treatment” and the 6 rights we must continue to honor — including the right to a competent provider, ongoing assessment, and treatment that builds meaningful skills.

🎙️ Amanda challenges us to remove the barriers standing in the way of those rights and reminds us that ethics begins with centering the person in front of us.

✅ Now streaming exclusively on Patreon!
https://patreon.com/BeyondTheSciencePodcast

06/23/2025

✨ Our latest President’s Corner episode just dropped — and it’s 🔥.

We’re sitting down with Dr. Amanda Kelly (aka Behaviorbabe) for a conversation that challenges, teaches, and inspires. In this highlight she talks about social media, advocacy, mentorship, and why it’s crucial to be part of the conversation — even when it’s hard.

Hear the wisdom passed down from her mentor, the late Dr. Aubrey Daniels, and how it's shaped her approach to leadership in ABA.

🎧 Listen now on Patreon before it goes public:
👉🏾 patreon.com/BeyondTheSciencePodcast

06/21/2025

🎧 Episode 26 of Beyond the Science is live!

Motivity CEO Smith Anderson said it best:
“If you have the right people in the right seats and give them focus, you can’t lose.” 🦸🏾‍♀️🦸🏼‍♂️

In this highlight, he opens up about building a team of superheroes — giving leaders like Emaley space to drive clinical innovation, and letting visionary thinkers like Rex focus on solving the problems we haven’t even named yet.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/fiaSmJ08uP8?si=zS6b56wYngHP9woP

06/21/2025

🎙️ Episode 26 of Beyond the Science is officially live!

This week, we sit down with Emaley from Motivity, who shares how their platform was born out of a major gap in the field.

Most clinical tools were “first gen”—inflexible, outdated, and not built for the way real BCBAs teach and track.

In ABA, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why Motivity flipped the model and gave clinicians the tools to customize their teaching protocols and data collection the way they work best.

💬 “You can’t put a square peg in a round hole.”
🎧 Listen now: https://youtu.be/fiaSmJ08uP8?si=zS6b56wYngHP9woP

06/19/2025

🚨 New episode alert!
🎧 Episode 26 of Beyond the Science is now live!

We went behind the scenes with the leadership at Motivity — and had some fun asking the real questions:

🎶 What’s your hype song?
🎤 Emaley: Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
🎤 Smith: We Found Love by Rihanna

📚 What podcast or book shaped your thinking?
🎧 Emaley: Breaking Down Patriarchy
📖 Smith: Elon Musk’s autobiography (say what you will — there’s wisdom in the journey!)

It’s a mix of inspiration, leadership gems, and community vibes.
🎙️ Don’t miss this one.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/fiaSmJ08uP8?si=zS6b56wYngHP9woP

💬 What’s your hype song or go-to podcast/book right now? Drop it in the comments ⬇️

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