“Unleashing Superpowers: Exploring Neurodiversity with Theo Smith” is a captivating podcast where host Theo Smith dives into the world of neurodiversity. From ADHD to Autism to Dyslexia and beyond, gain insights into embracing the diversity of thought and eliminating obstacles (Kryptonite). Hear from real people from across the globe and their lived experiences in this empowering series. Join the conversation using hashtags #NeurodiversityAtWork #NeurodiversityWithTheoSmith. Embrace a new pe ...
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Alice Dominici: Neurodiversity's Strengths & Struggles in Academia
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In this episode, Theo Smith interviews Alice, a researcher at Bocconi University, about her experience with neurodiversity. Alice shares her journey from childhood to academia, highlighting her strengths in brain power and the challenges of control mania. She discusses the impact of migraines and the realization of her neurodivergence, leading to a…
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David Renton: Unraveling the Strengths in Neurodiversity
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Today we're joined by David Renton, a security compliance project manager at Genesys. In our conversation, we explore David's journey through the lens of ADHD and dyslexia, from his early education to carving out a career that plays to his strengths. David shares the pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of neurodiversity, emphasising the p…
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Tania Martin: EY UKI’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Leader
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Tania Martin, EY UKI’s Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Leader, shares her journey and the work being done to promote neurodiversity and neuroinclusion in the workplace. The conversation covers the shift from autism at work to neuro-inclusive programs, the evolution of neurodiverse centers of excellence, and the importance of breaking down barrie…
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Sasha Frank: Stand-Up and Stand Out, an ADHD Odyssey in Comedy and Life
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In this episode, Theo Smith interviews Sasha Frank, a stand-up comedian who is ADHD. Sasha shares her journey from the corporate world to comedy, the impact of ADHD on her life, and her experiences with medication. She also discusses parenting as an ADHD individual and the therapeutic benefits of comedy. Sasha emphasises the importance of embracing…
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Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting
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Podcast Episode with Guest Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting Main Theme: Navigating the challenges and unique strengths of neurodiverse individuals in the professional world. Episode Highlights: Introduction: Andrew McDonald, a renowned neurodivergent copywriter, delves deep into the importance of understanding a…
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Shey Ojedokun on the Intersectionality of Being Black and Neurodiverse
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In today's conversation, Theo sits down with the incredible Shey Ojedokun, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and the author of "Black and Neurodiverse." 📚 Join us as Shey shares her journey of late diagnosis, resilience, and self-discovery in a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity. Get ready to be inspired and gain new perspectives…
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Warrior Mums: Championing Autistic Excellence in Life & Work
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In this week's episode, we were lucky enough to host a Live event with three 'Warrior Mums' - Theresa, Marie, and Joy, who will share their unique journeys raising gifted autistic children. From confronting educational challenges to advocating for workplace inclusivity, we delve into their experiences and insights. Whether you're a parent, employer…
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Mike Plunkett on Unlocking the Creative Mind: From Darkness to Discovery
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Welcome to today's episode where we journey with Mike Plunkett through the twists and turns of his life as a creative soul who battled the depths of addiction, depression, and the challenges of the pandemic lockdown. Mike, an incredibly talented photographer, delved deep into creativity as an escape, utilising studio lights and household settings, …
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Samantha Lubanzu on Power, Potential, and Persistence
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In this enlightening episode of 'Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends,' join Theo as he welcomes Samantha Lubanzu, a diversity and inclusion specialist, career coach for women of color, and fervent advocate for empowerment. Show Highlights & Key Notes: Welcoming Samantha: Discover the magic of first encounters, as Theo reminisces about Samant…
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John & Mima From Manager to Mentor: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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This is the leading podcast on Neurodiversity where Theo chats with people from all walks of life on their stories, their journey, and their lived experiences on the Topic of Neurodiversity and Neuroinclusion. In this episode, Theo sits down with two extraordinary individuals, Mima and John, to share their incredible journey and experiences in the …
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Graham Huggins on Navigating Workplace Accessibility
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In this episode of Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and friends, we have the privilege of hearing from Graham Huggins, a Neurodiversity & Hidden Disability Specialist, Access to Work Expert, and Workplace Assessor.He courageously shares his personal journey and experiences with neurodiversity in the workplace. The episode begins with a brief introduc…
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Kezia Luckett on Unlocking Resilience and Positive Leadership
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In this episode of the Neurodiversity podcast, host Theo Smith welcomes Kezia Luckett, a positive psychologist and emotional intelligence expert. Kezia shares her background and experiences before diving into the concept of positive psychology and its impact on navigating adversity and rewriting our stories. She highlights the importance of underst…
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Stephen Emmanuel on Uncovering Neurodiversity in Nigeria
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This week I'm joined by Stephen Emmanuel and we discuss his work as a teacher trainer, SpLD Researcher and neurodiversity advocate in Nigeria. He shares his journey and how he came to realise in 2020 during the pandemic that Dyslexia was a thing, and this led him to host the first webinar on Dyslexia awareness in Nigeria. He also shares with us som…
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Jamie Shields on Making the Inaccessible Accessible
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This week I'm joined by Jamie Shields. Jamies is a registered Blind AuDHD Rhino, (Rhinos are just chubby unicorns with bad eyesight). A Disability Accessibility & ERG Lead and his awesome side hustle is making the Inaccessible Accessible. We discuss Jamie's journey, career and life experiences. His mission to make the 'Inaccessible Accessible' and …
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Tom Nicholson on Unraveling the Autism-ADHD Parental Diagnostic Conundrum
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Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Tom Nicholson, PhD, a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Northumbria University, Neurodiversity Keynote Speaker/Trainer, and PhD in Parental ADHD Diagnostic Journey. In this episode, we delve into the confusion surrounding the prevalence of autism and ADHD, particularly in light of the increased exp…
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Mike Bedford on Maximising People Development
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Today we speak with 👋Mike Bedford. He is the CEO and Founder of Bee-Brilliant People Development. Where we explore topics on coaching development, neurodiversity celebration week , what Neurodiversity means to him and why he is a passionate activist, advocate and advisor in the Neurodiversity space. 🌐 www.beebrilliantpeople.com He commits to changi…
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Ep 42: Adam Gordon - To Be or Not to Be ADHD and his journey to selling his business to ICIMS
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Adam Gordon and I get into some great discussions around his experience as a founder, a Dad, a son and the challenges of dealing with past trauma. Also a realisation that many of these things are also why Adam has gone on to create and sell not one but two very successful companies. Adam was CEO and co-founder at Candidate.ID, was acquired by iCIMS…
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Ep 41: Yasar Ahmad Global VP Talent at HelloFresh - OCD, Dyslexia & Leadership
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Today I'm joined by Yasar Ahmad the Global Vice President of Talent at HelloFresh. Previously, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Zalando focussed on Technology Hiring and prior to that the Director and Head of Strategic Hiring at Wipro and Wipro Digital. But we don't just want to know about his amazing career history, we delve into the world of …
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Ep 40: Rory LemonAid - Unique Learning Ability, how shall we grow from here?
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This week I'm joined by Rory Lemon who supports 'neurodiverse' manual health practitioners, teachers and coaches to stop struggling, design their life and thrive with productivity, emotional energy, and impact. We discuss: Rorys' background and experiences At 33 I discovering he is 'dyslexic' whilst studying Osteopathy A process of deep self-reflec…
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Ep 39: Jack Fitzpatrick - University work placement – EDI sector unseen disabilities
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In this weeks episode, I speak with Jack Fitzpatrick who shares his journey through the education system with support via an early diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia. He is now putting that experience to use and working towards supporting others. We discuss: Jack's journey from childhood to University The work he did with an incredible organisation,…
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Ep 38: James and Chance - The Bridge of Hope
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Today I am lucky to have James and Chance on the show. MEET JAMES ► A ‘corporate refugee’ - formerly a senior international executive at Diageo, Bass and Omnicom – but lost (almost) everything due to a combination of bad luck, bad people and undiagnosed bipolar disorder. MEET Chance ►The Guy That Turned His Life Around, Employed And Runs His Own Bu…
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Ep 37: Samantha Hiew - Empowering girls & women with ADHD
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Today I am blessed to have Samantha Hiew on the show. Samantha is a neurodivergent storyteller and social impact entrepreneur with a dual mission to: 🌟 empower girls and women with ADHD to thrive in society and 🌟 improve societal understanding of adult ADHD. Utilising her background in communications and a medical science PhD, she produces thought-…
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Ep 36: Clinton Jordan, Vocal Coach - Accessing your best ND self via your voice
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Today I am joined by Clinton Jordan: Motivational Vocal Coach - Voice ACTivate Workshops - he helps leaders 10x the productivity of their team and unleash their true voice, to be motivated, energised, and driven every day of the week. He is a passionate believer and advocates that Neurodiversity can power performance and that many of his neurodiver…
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Ep 35: Keith Fraser Chair of the Youth Justice Board - on his diagnosis of Dyslexia & how it impacted on his career
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Today I am joined by Keith Fraser who's the Chair of the Youth Justice Board, Commissioner for No 10 Downing Street on Race and Ethnic Disparity as well as a great advocate and supporter of Neurodiversity at Work. We were lucky enough to have Keith feature in our book Neurodiversity at Work and so it's a real pleasure to finally be able to have him…
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Ep 34: Jacki Edry reflects on becoming an author, her family, autism, neurodiversity & brain surgery
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Today I am joined by Jacki Edry who is the author of Moving Forward which presents an informative, emotional, and empowering account of the challenges and struggles on the road to recovery from complicated brain surgery ‒ as well as the search for understanding, meaning, and faith. She shares with us her personal experiences as an author, an employ…
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Ep 33: Zoe & Laura discussing supported Internships into the workplace
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Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Zoe Macey from Cheshire East Council and Laura Armitage from Springfield School, to discuss supported internships and how you can use access to work to hire incredible talent. I came across their work when I read and watched a news article on Granada reports. It just goes to show there is no reason why w…
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Ep 32: 10min Q&A with Amanda & Theo on our new book release
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Neurodiversity At Work is here! Today we have a special addition of the podcast where we cover six key questions in under 10 minutes. 1. Why we wrote the book 2. The definition for Neurodiversity 3. Why we are failing at the recruitment process 4. Why employers should care 5. Where are we losing talent 6. What are Spiky Profiles You can now buy it …
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Ep 31: Josh Stallings an acclaimed crime writer, Dyslexic and new book Tricky has an ND protagonist
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Today I am joined by none other than crime novelist Josh Stallings. TRICKY (one of the most anticipated crime books of 2021), the book that he's probably the most proud of so far. Josh Stallings—an already acclaimed crime writer—used the experiences of his son Dylan (who is neurodiverse) to inform one of his protagonists, and it is truly brilliant …
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Ep 30: Natalia Lyckowski, the Global Chair for IBM's Neurodiversity Business Resource Group (BRG)
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Today I am lucky enough to be joined By Natalia, who along with others from IBM feature in my upcoming book with Prof Amanda Kirby 'Neurodiversity at Work'. Natalia Lyckowski, is the Global Chair for IBM's Neurodiversity Business Resource Group (BRG). Natalia is a self-advocate who has led several global initiatives at IBM leading to increased awar…
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Ep 29: Gary Baron CEO YC-DC - Neurodiversity and Trauma; it runs deep!
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This week I meet Gary Baron CEO and Founder YC-DC (Youth Community Development Consultancy) who's transforming lives by removing obstacles and empowering people to be agents of change in their communities. We discuss: Who are you and what do you do? Why is early intervention key to enabling future success? Why trauma experienced up to the age of 7 …
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Ep 28: Atif Choudhury CEO D&A - Bringing your whole self to work and more...
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I just had some big bold conversations with Atif Choudhury over virtual lunch on Neurodiversity. We talked about: Intersectionality - there are many parts to our makeup Who gets to participate in the debate What does equity mean What does 'Bring your whole self...' really mean Superpowers 'Speed of Trust' (an Atif-ism ;) ) Role models , their power…
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Ep 27: Dan Kelsall - Co-founder Offended.marketing: Diversifying opinion through disruptive marketing
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I've been 'Offended' good and proper and If you're easily offended don't listen to this podcast episode! Dan Kelsall talks to us about his approach to marketing. He is an outlier, a man of the people, and produces Fcuking Good Content ;) He tells us why they don't look to offend but by nature of challenging the status quo, there is always someone w…
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Ep 26: Shelley Winner - A Winners Story, from prison to tech giant
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In today's episode, I speak with Shelley Winner, who found out just before starting her prison sentence for drug dealing that she was pregnant. The federal government had a 10-year sentence in mind, but through Shelley's grit and determination in less than 10 years from that date, she now works successfully for one of the largest global tech giants…
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Ep 25: Dr Tony Lloyd - the ADHD Foundation on the incredible work they do
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We talk today about the ADHD foundation, what it does, and why. We also discuss three important current initiatives. *the Petition - Review & fund improved diagnosis and treatment of ADHD *APPG - the all parliamentary group for ADHD (contact jo.platt@adhdfoundation.org.uk ) *the very successful Umbrella Project 2021 Tony also shares some incredible…
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Ep 24: David O'Coimin - CEO The Do Company: Dynamic workplaces of the future
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In today's episode, I speak with CEO and founder of The Do Company David O'Coimin. We talk about the future of workplaces and spaces and how organisations need to think and ACT now on how they design and construct those spaces. Because in David's view, our current predicament is not going away, and rather than plan for post-Covid 19 we need to acce…
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Ep 23: Adam Corre - Neurodiversity Superhero, Speaker and Copywriter
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In this episode, Adam shares his own journey in discovering a passion for Neurodiversity and how he has started to help Universities, Government departments and organisations to lift Neurodiversity off the page and explore what it means and why it's important. This is another great example of the wide variety of individuals doing what they can to l…
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Ep 22: Roy Baladi - Smart Recruiters on accessible recruitment technology
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In today's episode we discuss how technology can play its part in enabling greater accessibility during the recruitment process. Roy shares with us how Smart Recruiters are supporting Neurodiversity for it's: *Candidates *Recruiters and hiring managers *Its employees I believe technology could empower those who are neurodiverse both in work, at hom…
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Ep 21: Dr Anne Cockayne - Research into the experiences of line managers who manage Autistic employees
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In this episode we explore Dr Anne Cockayne's research and examination of the experiences of line managers who manage employees with Asperger syndrome, exploring how these are shaped by contemporary HRM policies. I recently spoke at a global talent acquisition event and referenced the brilliant work and research that Ann has done. A fascinating epi…
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Ep 20: Prof Amanda Kirby - ND Hero; helping us through the transition of getting our kids back to school
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It feels right that my 20th episode is with Amanda. She is an amazing supporter of Neurodiversity in all its forms. She's created tech to support us and she also shares loads of research, help, guides and resources for a wide audience. I've been following her closely as a Dad, because of the wonderful information she's been sharing to help and supp…
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Ep 19: High Contrast - Leading Global Drum & Bass Producer and Remixer
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High Contrast this weeks guest is one of the leading music producers in the world. He's from Wales, our Dads were best mates back in the day and he hears in colour. What!?! Yes you heard it, the way he produces his music is incredible and clearly he has a brilliant mind for music production. A good ear, you might say ;o) This is such a fascinating …
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Ep 18: Bill Boorman - The Master of Ceremonies and hero of Superhero's
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Bill tells us about his thoughts on Neurodiversity and more broadly D&I and tech. He is an all-in type of guy and immerses himself in the subject, getting to the heart of what's important. And speaking of hearts, Bill, in my opinion, is all heart! He genuinely wants to understand people and offer his support, to help and encourage others. He's also…
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Ep 17: Lucy Hobbs - Superhero & Founder of the Future is ND
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In today's episode I interview Lucy Hobbs. Lucy has lead the awareness raising of 'Neurodiversity at Work' across the digital and creative sector. An area that should by all accounts be full of neurodiverse minds. However as Lucy explains that doesn't mean there are not challenges for those in the sector who are neruodiverse. She gives a personal a…
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Ep 16: Yonah Welker - Open Ecosystems, Data, AI, Tech for Neurodiversity
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Yonah Welker today's guest is an explorer and influencer known for his contribution to the tech and creative landscapes. We discuss his journey as somebody who is Neurodiverse, his interest and influence in open ecosystems and platforms which empower individual ability, diversity access, adaptive learning and well-being, circularity and sustainabil…
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Ep 15: Julie Sowash - Disability Solutions & Co-Host, Crazy and The King Podcast
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In this episode a speak with Julie Sowash on her mental health, well-being and neurodiversity journey. Julie works with federal contractors to assess outreach, hiring, and retention systems and policies in a company that impacts the organization’s ability to successfully engage/retain qualified jobseekers w/ disabilities. She has a wealth of knowle…
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Ep 14: Robbie-Lee Valentine - Superhero, writer and TV presenter
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In today's episode, I meet Robbie-Lee Valentine a TV presenter who came to prominence on the Turkish ATV's talk show Elin Oğlu. He has 1.5+ million views on his youtube channel and still has a following from his time in Turkey. He's back in the UK and just in talks with a production company and Channel 4 on creating a new TV show. He's also Neurodi…
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Ep 13: Stanislaw Wasowicz - Superhero at Smart Recruiters
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I met Stan at a TRU event in Manchester and was instantly drawn to him because of his high intellect, positive energy and enthusiasm. In this podcast he shares how ADHD helps him to be an incredible sales leader. He also shares some of his trials and tribulations and why he thinks organisations should be focusing on the strengths of their employees…
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Ep 12: Christos Tsaprounis - Enabling Superheroes at Autotrader
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Autotrader are the first company in the world to be recognised as Autism friendly by NAS (National Autistic Society). Christos who's their Head of People and Culture shares with us how that came about. He also discussed with us some of the wonderful work they've been doing to empower there people to help improve their working environment for all. T…
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Ep 10: Rachel Morgan-Trimmer - Superhero at Sparkleclass
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In today's episode I speak with Rachel Morgan-Trimmer from Sparkleclass. She shares with me the challenges of spending a life being neurodiverse and not knowing. This is a very personal story and one that struck a cord with me as you'll hear in the podcast. We are constantly learning and evolving and this episode is another example of the power of …
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Ep 9: Leena & Sean - Enabling Superheroes at The BBC
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In today's episode I meet the amazing Leena Haque and Sean Gilroy from the BBC. I've been following their work around Neurodiversity for some time and they've been creating some wonderful content that can be accessed by all. They share their journey, how it all started and current and future plans at the BBC. This is one not to be missed as it's a …
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In today's episode I'm joined by Nemo D'Qrill CEO and founder of Sigma Polaris. Nemo has travelled many paths driven by a passion to discover, understand, and solve worthy problems. From Mathematician to Tech-Ambassador to Partner Acrobat to Entrepreneur. He shares with me how he's trying to now achieve a real world impact through his organisation …
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