Bedste Sarah Olaifa-podcasts (2024)

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Transforming Workplaces Through Diverse Minds 54:45

4d ago54:45

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Send us a text Ever wonder how neurodivergent individuals navigate the complexities of the workplace? We sit down with Martin McKay, CEO and founder of Texthelp, who shares his personal journey of discovering dyslexia later in life and how it fueled his passion for developing assistive technology. Armed with personal experiences, Martin offers an e…

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Future Directions and Personal Growth 10:14

1M ago10:14

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Send us a text Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." This episode of Divine Enigma hits close to home as Sarah, our host, candidly shares her personal journey of understanding this crucial lesson. Join Sarah from the comfort of her home as she discusses the importance of setting boundaries, recognising your limits, and the mental health b…

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Navigating Debt and Risk for Financial Success with Aila Money 56:36

2M ago56:36

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Send us a text Transform your financial life by understanding the emotional ties to money and their unique impact on neurodiverse individuals. This episode of Divine Enigma promises to equip you with insights from Nitika and Lis, co-founders of Aila Money, who transitioned from high-flying finance careers to launch a venture dedicated to financial …

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Is it safe for Neurodiverse people to disclose? We discuss with Danielle Cudjoe-Mikowski 54:34

2M ago54:34

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to creating a truly inclusive workplace in our latest episode with Danielle Cudjoe-Mikowski, a neurodiverse coach, speaker, and consultant with a remarkable career transition from pharma to entrepreneurship. Discover the untapped potential of neurodiverse individuals as Danielle shares her journey and the unique st…

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Building Your Brand: LinkedIn Tips for Neurodiverse Individuals 17:12

3M ago17:12

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to elevating your career with Ekua Cant, an exceptional LinkedIn and career coach, as we explore game-changing strategies tailored for neurodivergent professionals. You'll discover how to build a LinkedIn profile that not only showcases your expertise but attracts opportunities like speaking engagements and mentori…

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Aligning Your Career with Your True Self: Insights from Tammy Alvarez 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transforming your career and reclaiming your passion with our special guest, Tammy Alvarez, founder of the Career Winners Circle. Tammy's journey from a 25-year Wall Street career to founding a coaching company is nothing short of inspiring. Discover how leveraging neurodiverse traits as strengths and aligning p…

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From Adversity to Advocacy: Marcia Brissett Bailey's Story 1:04:16

4M ago1:04:16

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Send us a text Marcia Brissett Bailey takes us on an extraordinary journey from her childhood in East London to becoming a champion for neurodiverse individuals. As the editor of "Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic," Marcia shares her personal experiences with dyslexia, the hurdles she overcame within the education system, and the pivotal moments that s…

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Finding Love and Success as a Neurodivergent Black Man 1:20:27

4M ago1:20:27

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Send us a text As a neurodiverse person too, Tumi has experienced the chaos that comes with it, struggling to be organized and often needing assistance from his wife. Tumi's neurodiversity is Dyspraxia, one of the least recognised or understood forms of neurodiversity. Interestingly, Dyspraxia is more prevalent than ADHD and Autism in the UK; howev…

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Building an Inclusive Future for Autistic Coders 44:28

5M ago44:28

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Send us a text Embarking on a journey from eager coder to independent freelancer, our returning guest Oluwaseye lays out the blueprint for navigating the tech world while honouring their neurodiversity. They delve into the nuances of building a thriving client base, crafting a website for an online service business, and balancing freelance work wit…

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Beyond Misophonia: Understanding Neurodiversity with Erin Mather 1:09:58

6M ago1:09:58

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Send us a text Erin is a digital marketing apprentice working with her mum to create "Neuro Network", which is a networking platform for neurodivergent business owners. She also created her graphics design business, Ethereal Creative Design. Neuro Network consists of small groups of neurodiverse business owners who connect in a safe familiar space …

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A Holistic Approach to Fitness and Neurodiversity Among Black Women 38:12

6M ago38:12

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Send us a text Have you ever considered how a high-achieving childhood might mask the whirlwind of ADHD? This revelation hit my former fitness coach, Cookie, like a thunderclap, sparking a shift from medication to natural supplementation and influencing her holistic coaching approach. Join us as Cookie opens up about her personal battle with ADHD a…

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Anfaani App Founder: Overcoming Stigma & Thriving with ADHD as a Black Woman 1:25:53

6M ago1:25:53

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Send us a text Motunrayo Oyetunji, Founder and CEO of the mental well-being app "Anfaani". Motunrayo describes her passion for supporting black women in thriving in their mental health through different therapeutic techniques Somatic therapy examines the correlation between physical and mental states. It combines psychotherapeutic and physical tech…

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From Mother to Daughter: Embracing Neurodiversity this Mother's Day 49:06

7M ago49:06

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Send us a text Sarah's mum was diagnosed with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia at University. Although she no longer pays much attention to it post-retirement, she has noticed she procrastinates more which she is learning may be part of her neurodiversity. The stigma of neurodiversity has been present since the younger years of Sarah's mum and is still there…

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Dyslexia Demystified: Insights for Success 1:12:08

7M ago1:12:08

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Send us a text Our guest today, Arije-Aike De Haas, is a YouTuber who is also dyslexic and has reached over 3 million people through his occupational content for dyslexics. He initially wrote about Video Education for Dyslexics during his M.A. but kept going since he got feedback from people who wanted to know more. He was hesitant to help people i…

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Black & Neurodivergent 1:07:07

8M ago1:07:07

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Send us a text Today's guest is the author of the book Black and Neurodiverse, Oluseyitan Ojedokun. Her book was partly inspired by some experiences growing up as a Nigerian. She realized there was inadequate information about blacks, so she decided to learn more about it and wrote a book. Seyi's parents were quite accepting and supportive when she…

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Neurodivergent Black Women: Mapping the Corporate Ladder 30:16

8M ago30:16

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Send us a text Statistics from the Competition Market Authority (CMA) reflect this same issue. CMA revealed that people from ethnic minorities got twelve per cent less pay compared to white men. There were ten major findings highlighted. First, there are positive changes in some gaps, but challenges persist. Secondly, the underrepresentation of eth…

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Mindful Project Mastery: Adriana Girdler 1:03:25

9M ago1:03:25

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit with Adriana Girdler, the owner and Chief Efficiency Officer of Cornerstone Dynamics, as she discusses the MVP strategy, a tool to improve our ability to achieve our goals both career-wise and in other aspects of life. Our guest today is Adriana Girdler, an expert in project management. Adriana's Ted talk on "T…

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Christian Faith and Neurodiversity. 28:26

12M ago28:26

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Send us a text Today's conversation focuses on the relationship between our Christian Faith and neurodiversity. While neurodiversity is often seen in a negative light, it is important to view it through the lens of the scriptures. One of these is Psalms 139:14 which says we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Despite this, neurodiverse people find …

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Neurodivergent copywriter & Entrepreneurship 1:23:34

1y ago1:23:34

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Send us a text Our guest today is Andrew Mcdonald, a neurodivergent copywriter who helps other neurodivergent professionals launch and scale their businesses through marketing campaigns. A major part of Andrew's work involves considering the personalities of the people he works with. For his neurodiversity which includes OCD, trauma, and Rejection …

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Empowering Neurodivergent Individuals: Self-Employed vs. Traditional Employment Journeys 24:57

1y ago24:57

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Send us a text A Joint venture is a business entity involving two or more parties where the returns risk and governance are shared between all the members involved. Profits are also shared often depending on the percentage of capital initially invested by the parties. The venture may later add more investors. Before starting a joint venture, it is …

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🔒 Agile PM Perspective Digging Deeper 1:04:08

1y ago1:04:08

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text There are eight principles to be applied in DSDM. The first principle to be discussed is "Focus on business needs". The project manager must ensure that members of the project team understand business priorities using MoSCoW (Must-have, Should-have, Could-have, and Won't have) both during and after the foundat…

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Brilliance Unleashed through Neurodiversity with Onyinye Udokporo 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

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Send us a text In this episode, I feature Onyinye Udokporo, a successful neurodiversity consultant who is also thriving as an entrepreneur, a speaker, an author, and in several other fields. Our guest today is Onyinye Udokporo, an entrepreneur, an educator, a dyslexic author, a neurodiversity consultant, and a content creator. She started tutoring …

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Intersectionality of race and Neurodiversity 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

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Send us a text Today's guest is Patience Udonsi, a lecturer in Learning Disability Nursing and Social Work at the University of Salford, Manchester. Her research interest includes neurodivergence and she has experience working with neurodiverse individuals. The theory of intersectionality started based on findings that the treatment of black women …

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Vulnerability of Neurodivergent's, Financial Scams and Budgeting 6:47

1+ y ago6:47

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Send us a text Today's discussion addresses the vulnerability of neurodivergent people to financial scams. Research has shown that neurodivergent individuals are at a higher risk of falling victim to financial scams, especially online. This may be due to the difficulty they have with social cues which makes them more trusting. Added to this is ofte…

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Reflections and Gaslighting within the workplace 22:15

1+ y ago22:15

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Send us a text In this episode, I highlight some challenges that come with having the uncertainty of work roles as well as lacking managerial support, and how professionals can go about tackling these issues. Generally, women are not comfortable talking about their ages, however, Sarah is marking her 39th birthday. The general belief is that by thi…

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Agile PM - DSDM Products 16:41

1+ y ago16:41

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Send us a text The DSDM Agile project framework focuses on a set of products that describe the solution, the main deliverables of the project, and anything required to help with project governance and control or anything that helps with the process of evolving it. The formalities associated with each product depend on the project and the organisati…

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Ogaga Johnson- Conversations between two PMs 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

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Send us a text Ogaga studied engineering and then got a Master's in Sustainable Energy Systems. However, she got bored after working in the field for a while and then left the job. She later came across a project management course and had more interest in it. In 2015, she got a job as a project manager using the knowledge she gained from the course…

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Agile PM Roles and Responsibilities 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

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Send us a text DSDM assigns clear roles and responsibilities to each person in a project. The color scheme in the DSDM team model represents different aspects. One of the roles categories is the Project Level Roles which includes the business sponsor, business visionary, technical coordinator, project manager, and business analyst. Another category…

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Come learn with me AgilePM The DSDM Process 12:08

1+ y ago12:08

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Send us a text In this episode, I explain the DSDM Process, with emphasis on the phases involved and their roles in the project life cycle. The DSDM approach to development and delivery is both iterative and incremental, such that features are delivered in order of importance starting with the most important. DSDM integrates project management and …

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Film Media, Mental Health and Neurodiversity 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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Send us a text In this episode, I sit with Rayna Lountzis Rayna is an entrepreneur, and a mother currently engaged in her Doctoral degree in film studies. She has not been diagnosed with any particular neurodiversity but suspects she has symptoms of ADHD. Her self-development journey started 3 years ago after which she also started her company, "Ra…

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🔒 Understanding AgilePM - come learn with me part2 25:00

1+ y ago25:00

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text There are 8 principles of DSDM and compromising them puts the project at risk. The principles are; focusing on business needs, on-time project delivery, collaboration, never compromising on quality, incremental building from firm foundations, developing iteratively, continuous clear communication and lastly, d…

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🔒 Understanding AgilePM - come learn with me 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Sarah is studying Agile Project Management. The first chapter discusses the Dynamic System Development Method (DSDM) and the Agile Business Consortium. DSDM is a framework for effective fast Agile project management and delivery. It has been applied to both small software developments and full-scale business p…

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Christian faith and Neurodiversity 50:51

1+ y ago50:51

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Send us a text In this episode, I discuss a Biblical approach to neurodiversity, citing examples of neurodiverse individuals in the Bible. I also share strategies to promote a neurodiversity-friendly workplace as well as ways to harness the full potential of neurodiverse professionals. Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and in…

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Cost Planning and Cost Control 19:48

1+ y ago19:48

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Send us a text In this episode, I explain the concepts of Cost Planning and Cost Control, highlighting the difference between the two and how they are applied by the project manager to achieve the goal of the project. Cost planning is the process of estimating the cost of a project before it starts, based on the estimated costs of its smaller compo…

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 6:42

1+ y ago6:42

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk about Neurodiversity Celebration Week, highlighting the aim of this celebration and how everyone can take part in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an annual event that takes place during the third week of March. The goal is to celebrate the strengths and talents of neur…

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Derek William Bentley 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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Send us a text Today’s true crime episode focuses on Derek William Bentley who was born on the 30th of June 1933 in London, England, and was the youngest of six children. From the age of 19, he was unable to work due to epilepsy. In the 1950s, he was charged with murder after a failed burglary attempt resulted in the death of a police officer. Desp…

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week with Richard Peachey 1:14:22

1+ y ago1:14:22

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Send us a text Richard Peachey from an organization called Neurodiversity Celebration Week (NCW). Richard is the NCW coordinator and his work involves organizing events, updating the website, and working with NCW partners from Lexxic which is a top UK neurodiversity organization. NCW was founded in 2018 by Sienna who is also neurodivergent. She wan…

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The ADHD father 1:10:19

1+ y ago1:10:19

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Send us a text Jacob is an advocate for a type of neurodiversity called ADHD, helping people and parents navigate the journey. He had been diagnosed with ADHD at age 14, and now uses his platform to highlight positive and inspirational people with ADHD, also providing resources for them. As a dad with ADHD, he has had to figure out ways to process …

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Career Trauma and How to Superpower your project management career 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

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Send us a text The first step to overcoming career trauma is to identify the root cause and try to process them in a healthy way. If it was caused by discontent with your current career path, it may be necessary to change your field. If your trauma was caused by being passed up for a promotion or negative work interactions, then consider switching …

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Unfair Advantages & Privileges 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

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Send us a text I discuss the concept of Unfair Advantages and Privileges; how these show up in the everyday life of people, both personally and professionally, with reference to the role of a positive mindset in determining how they play out either as an obstacle or a superpower in our lives. At every stage of life, we often face challenges we have…

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Understanding PRINCE2 Quality Theme - come learn with me part2 53:57

1+ y ago53:57

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Send us a text The PRINCE2 quality review is to assess the conformity of a product against quality criteria, assess product quality, and confirm that the product is ready for approval. The role of Review teams is to ensure that the review is undertaken properly. The presenter introduces the product for review and represents the producers of the pro…

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Understanding PRINCE2 Quality Theme - come learn with me 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

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Send us a text In this episode, I delve deep into the PRINCE2 guidelines, focusing on Quality and different crucial topics that surround it in project management. PRINCE2 stands for Projects In Controlled Environments. It is a project management methodology that provides a framework for managing and delivering projects in a structured way. It is re…

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Not every autistic is Rainman! 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

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Send us a text Our guest today is Toni, a neurodiversity coach based in Northampton, Massachusetts. She spent most of her life in the social service sector working with oppressed individuals and populations including people with developmental disabilities. She realized her love for coaching and started coaching neurodivergent individuals. Neurodive…

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Elijah McClain 10:42

1+ y ago10:42

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Send us a text I go through another true crime story, this time looking at Elijah McClain, a very gifted neurodiverse individual who was misunderstood by law enforcement and unjustly killed without any offense. Today's episode is a true crime series focused on the story of Elijah McClain, whose family described him as an athlete, pacifist, spiritua…

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Dyslexia is not something to be ashamed of... 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

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Send us a text I sit with, Leddy Glenn, a certified life coach who successfully surmounted many of the challenges of her dyslexia, and now directs her efforts to help other neurodivergent people identify areas of difficulty particular to their neurodiversity, as well as set or achieve goals, irrespective of the challenge. Our guest today is Leddy, …

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Burn Out! 7:03

1+ y ago7:03

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Send us a text I define burnout and highlight the signs of burnout with views from other neurodiverse individuals, as well as simple steps to take for anyone experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of physical and mental exhaustion that can occur due to long-term stress at work or working in a physically or emotionally draining role. Common signs …

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SCORE mentoring and dyslexia a superpower! 41:07

2y ago41:07

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Send us a text SCORE used to stand for the Social Core of Retired Executives. It is a nonprofit based in the US, with volunteer workers, and it is partially funded by the SBA, banks, and other people. It consists of people who have business knowledge and want to help people who are just getting started in business, without charging any fees. Score …

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Diagnosed late with Neurodiversity & Masking 29:03

2y ago29:03

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Send us a text At 53 years old, Dora got diagnosed with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, both neurodiverse conditions. This masking is common among women or people of color because it is already hard enough getting work with these factors. To add neurodiversity, which is often misperceived as a disability would worsen the odds of getting a job. This mindset…

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Christmas Special -Neuroinclusive Christmas, Finances, and Dealing with Loneliness 20:50

2y ago20:50

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Send us a text Neuroinclusive Christmas, Finances, and Dealing with Loneliness. In this episode, I share practical considerations for people going about festivities this holiday season, keeping in mind their neurodiverse loved ones, financial responsibility, and dealing with loneliness at this time. Today's topic focuses on the holidays, including …

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The Silent Twins 16:43

2y ago16:43

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Send us a text In this episode, I walk you through a true crime episode, sharing the real-life story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, popularly known as the silent twins, based on their unique mute nature. I describe their speech impediment, challenges they faced growing up, and how the poor understanding of their neurodiversity led up to a rather tra…

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