In Episode 47 of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Camille Heyman, co-owner of Minnesota Behavioral Specialists, for a conversation about supporting children with autism, empowering families, and building a purpose-driven business. Camille shares how ABA breaks big goals into achievable steps, why parent support is critical, and how data helps demonstrate progress. She also opens up about advocating for greater accountability in her industry and the lessons she has learned about leadership, resilience, and growth along the way.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• ABA can help children build important skills by breaking larger goals into small, teachable steps.
• Supporting a child also means supporting the family and giving parents practical tools they can use beyond therapy.
• Camille asks families what they stopped doing because of autism—and how her team can help them get back to it.
• Data helps measure progress and demonstrate the effectiveness of services being provided.
• Small steps, clear goals, and learning from mistakes aren't just tools for working with children; they're lessons Camille applies to business and leadership too.
FAVORITE QUOTES:
• “If you don't have a form of communication, it's really hard to get through life.”
• “What did you stop doing because you have a child with autism, and how do we get you back to doing that?”
• “We're teaching them the tools to help their child learn and be successful.”
• “Every one of us uses tools to get through our lives.”
• “Sometimes we do make mistakes, and that's how you learn, and that's how you grow.”
LINKS & REFERENCES:
• Minnesota Behavioral Specialists
• Drive by Daniel Pink
MORE ABOUT CAMILLE HEYMAN: Camille Heyman has dedicated more than 25 years to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), helping individuals and families build skills, confidence, and meaningful connections. As Co-Owner of MBS for the past six years and President of Program Operations, she has helped grow an organization committed to going beyond traditional ABA services by supporting families in building the relationships, resources, and community connections they need long after services end. Passionate about leadership and mentorship, Camille believes lasting change happens when people recognize their strengths and invest in the power of human connection.
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