Special Stories with ESN delves into the world of current events and interesting stories regarding the special needs community. Join Nithila Poongovan and Meghana Repaka on our insightful conversations with influential members of the special needs community or those supporting people with all kinds of disabilities.


Read the transcripts or listen to our interviews down below.

Special Stories with ESN: Noelle Smith

Interviewers: Thomas and Kaitlyn | Published on March 19, 2021

For our first episode Thomas and Kaitlyn had the pleasure of interviewing Noelle Smith, an autism advocate and yoga instructor. Check out the full interview on our Youtube page.

Special Stories with ESN: Temple Grandin

Interviewers: Meghana and Nithila | Published on November 12, 2020 | 15 Minute Read

A while back, we had the pleasure of interviewing Temple Grandin, a huge proponent for the special needs community. Here is a transcript of that interview. We covered a lot of ground from her childhood experiences to what we can do as a society to help children with special needs achieve their full potential!...Read More

Special Stories with ESN: Sudeepthi Manukonda - Societal Pressures as a Mother of an Autistic daughter

Interviewer: Meghana Repaka | Published on August 17, 2020 | 5 Minute Read

Meghana, one of our co-founders, had the pleasure of interviewing Sudeepthi Manukonda, an analyst in Connecticut. In her interview she talks about her journey as a mother of a daughter with autism. Read the article below to learn more about her journey and experiences!..Read More

Special Stories with ESN: Anita Miron - Navigating Life as a Mom of Kids with Special Needs

Interviewer: Meghana Repaka | Published on July 16, 2020 | 8 Minute Read

Meghana Repaka, one of our founders, had the pleasure of interviewing Anita Miron, a social media influencer, a business owner, and a mother of two children with special needs. Read the article to learn more about her journey and experiences!