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Nic Flores

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Founder - Hi-Fi Friends

Nic is a trauma survivor, graphic designer, and founder of Hi-Fi Friends, an initiative dedicated to fostering autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. After supporting his son's diagnoses of autism and ADHD and exploring his own experiences through therapy, Nic now self-identifies as autistic.

His journey through healing, parenting, and religious deconstruction has deepened his empathy for survivors, disabled individuals, immigrants, and others whose voices are often overlooked. Grounded in curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to listening first, Nic is passionate about building more inclusive communities.

Through Hi-Fi Friends, he hopes to create local spaces in San Diego where neurodivergent families can find connection, support, and belonging.

June 16, 2026

204 - Why Dads Need a Bigger Voice in the Autism Community with Nic Flores

In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes Nic Flores for an honest conversation about parenting, autism, identity, faith, and inclusion. Nic shares his journey as a multiracial father, survivor of childhood trauma, and parent of an autistic son, reflecting on how these experiences reshaped his understanding of empathy and belonging. Together, they discuss moving beyond awareness toward true inclusion, navigating evolving beliefs, embracing children for who they are, and c...
Guest: Nic Flores