Tara May trailblazing and embracing autism in the workplace

Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

Tony Mantor

Positivity, Autism Awareness, Autism, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Special Needs, Autism Acceptance, Entertainment, Alternative Health, Celebrities, Never Give Up

5.0 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Why Not Me', host Tony Mantor speaks with Tara May, CEO of ASPI Tech, a non-profit tech service company that empowers autistic professionals. Tara shares her personal journey as a parent of an autistic son and details the inspiring mission of ASPI Tech, where over 90% of the workforce is on the autism spectrum. The discussion covers the challenges and triumphs of leading a neurodiverse team, the importance of understanding and acceptance in the workplace...

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0:00.0	Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and mental health worldwide, hosted by Tony Manteur.
0:14.9	Broadcasting from the heart of Music City, USA, Nashville, Tennessee.
0:20.7	Join us as our guests share their raw, howlful stories.
0:25.4	Some will spark laughter.
0:27.5	Others will move you to tears.
0:30.5	These real-life journeys inspire, connect, and remind you that you're never alone.
0:38.3	We're igniting a global movement to empower everyone to make a lasting difference by fostering
0:45.3	deep awareness, unwavering acceptance, and profound understanding of autism and mental health.
0:53.3	Tune in, be inspired, and join us in transforming the world one story at a time.
1:02.2	Hi, I'm Tony Mantor.
1:04.4	Welcome to Why Not Me, embracing autism and mental health worldwide.
1:10.4	Joining us today is Tara May, the CEO of Espiritec, a non-profit
1:16.5	tech services company empowering autistic professionals through quality assurance, data services,
1:23.7	and accessibility testing. With a workforce of over 90% on the autism spectrum,
1:29.7	as Fairtech has grown over 40% in new client revenue under her leadership.
1:34.6	She champions neurodiversity, inclusion, and innovation,
1:38.6	creating impactful opportunities for neurodivergent talent.
1:42.6	As a parent of an autistic son, she will share her
1:45.9	personal journey in what drew her or Spirit Tech's mission of fostering inclusion and celebrating
1:52.2	neurodivergent talent. She has a wealth of information and we're just so happy to have her join us
1:57.8	today. So before we dive into our episode, we'll be back with an
2:02.3	uninterrupted show right after a word from our sponsors. Discovering exceptional talent for your
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