Episode August 8 2025
Special Needs Coach Renee Carleson invites us to understand what it’s like to be “A Bee Like Me”


A note from Hope Katz Gibbs, producer, Inkandescent Radio — Renee Carleson is a mom to two special needs kids, and that experience has helped her understand the importance of working with other families who need her love and support.
Indeed, she is one of those truly amazing women whose story is so powerful that you have no choice but to say, “Tell me more.”
Fortunately, we’ll be working closely with Renee and her tribe in 2021, as she is one of Inkandescent™ Inc.‘s newest Professional Members. She’ll be offering coaching classes, seminars, and more — in addition to having our Inkandescent Publishing Co. work on her series of powerful children’s books geared to help special needs families.
Please scroll down to learn about Renee’s journey in her own words. As you’ll read, she’s on a mission to help special needs kids connect and maximize their gifts and provide services to the parents and caregivers who sometimes struggle.
Learn more!
- Listen now to our podcast interview with this Truly Amazing Woman!
- Be sure to read more about Renee in Inkandescent Women magazine.
- Click here to learn about the Sensory Bee’s latest campaign: Take the Challenge — What is the one word you’d use to describe Autism?
Becoming a Bee Like Me
A Sensory Bee was born out of the heart and desperation of my personal challenges to deal with my own special needs family’s ever-changing needs. With two special needs teens and sensory issues of my own, I have spent a lifetime learning how to take care of others in holistic ways.
My career began as a medical assistant using Western medicine as a base of my practice. I soon realized that form of medicine was managing and treating the symptoms.
My desire to heal myself and others holistically led me to become a massage therapist. To achieve effective healing, you have to heal from the inside out.
I have created programs to teach families how to effectively calm the body, mind, and reduce negative behaviors while creating positive, purposeful interactions with their special needs loved ones.
I’m proud to offer the highest quality and most unique merchandise on the market today. From my family to yours, I’ve put lots of love and careful attention to each item. A Sensory Bee product lineup allows families to shift their focus to positive parenting and productive play through organizational and routine-building tools to help your family thrive.
Click here to learn more: asensorybee.com.