Episode 157: Break the System: Self-Sacrifice to Empowerment for Helping Professionals [featuring Flint & Xilo Del Sol]

In this episode, I speak with Flint Del Sol, a veteran transgender teacher, educational content creator, and LGBTQ advocate, Xilo Del Sol, a Mexican American queer and neurodivergent coach, social worker, and educator, about navigating systemic ableism and capitalism in creating a more fitting work environment and the intersections of entrepreneurship, neurodiversity, and the LGBTQ community. Key Takeaways: Transitioning to Authenticity: Flint and Xilo share their journey from traditional roles in education and mental health to creating their own businesses tailored for queer and neurodivergent communities. They discuss the immense courage required to leave “secure” jobs and the importance of building work environments that honor personal authenticity and value alignment. Challenges and Resilience in Entrepreneurship: The episode dives deep into the unique obstacles faced by neurodivergent and trans individuals in entrepreneurship. From online criticism to navigating systemic barriers, Flint and Xilo emphasize the need for resilience and support systems to overcome these challenges and thrive in their careers. The Power of Authentic Content: Flint highlights how authenticity in content creation pays off, with genuine and spontaneous expressions resonating most with their audience. The importance of remaining true to one’s values, even when facing pressure to conform to mainstream or sponsored content, is echoed throughout the conversation. Visit atppod.com/157 to view Flint and Xilo's complete bios. Find them online: @justflintisfine (TikTok and Instagram) and @xilodelsol (Instagram) Website: www.delsolcoaching.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🎙️Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast 🎙️Spotify 🎙️Apple 🎙️YouTube Music ▶️ YouTube ✈️ Learn about Retreats 🗨️ Join the free Empowered Escape FB Community 🗨️ Join the free All Things Private Practice FB Community ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thanks to Our Sponsors: The Receptionist for iPad, & All Things Private Practice + Empowered Escapes 2025 Retreats & Summits! ✨ The Receptionist for iPad Thanks to The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option. ✨ All Things Private Practice + Empowered Escapes 2025 Retreats & Summits The 2025 retreats and summits are live! This is Patrick Casale from All Things Private Practice. My co-host Jennifer Agee and I have put a ton of planning into these events for next year, and we are excited to welcome you to the following locations. We have a retreat about creating alternative income streams and diversifying revenue from May 17th–22nd in Catalonia, Spain in a beautiful seaside Mediterranean village. We have the second annual Doubt Yourself, Do it Anyway Summit in Edinburgh, Scotland, from July 14th–18th with 13 incredible speakers. We then have a second retreat in Catalonia, Spain, on creating alternative income streams. Next is the Greece, Chania, Crete Leadership Retreat in November 2025. You can find more information at allthingspractice.com and empoweredescapes.com. Travel the world with us, connect, build your businesses, expand, step out of your comfort zone, doubt yourself, do it anyway. We hope to see you in 2025. ✨ Hurricane Relief for WNC communities This money will go to nonprofits who are boots on the ground. It will go to struggling individuals who do not have enough money for gas to get out, or who do not have enough money to provide their basic needs right now. Donate to Patrick's GoFundMe to help provide urgent aid for WNC communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Visit: atppod.com/wnc