1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 What happens when a mother turns personal heartbreak into a nationwide movement for change? On October 30, 2026, Boone Hall Plantation’s Cotton Dock will host Arabian Nights, a magical fundraiser presented by Starling Chevrolet to benefit Just Bee and build a more autism-friendly world. In this episode of the Mount Pleasant Podcast, host Brian Cleary sits down with Layla Luna, Founder and CEO of Just Bee, to give a special preview of this extraordinary event. Together, they explore the deeply personal journey behind Just Bee—sparked by her autistic and nonverbal son, Rio—and how it has evolved into a vital support system for neurodivergent individuals and their families. Layla shares how events like Arabian Nights fund their crucial community outreach, including sensory-friendly spaces like the Beehive and the nationwide expansion of &quot;Rio's Law,&quot; which establishes autism-aware identifier licenses to protect individuals and first responders. To reserve your tickets for the Arabian Nights gala at The Cotton Dock or to support their mission, visit JustBeeTheChange.org. Mount Pleasant Podcast http://mountpleasantmagazine.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43359374/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/43359374