First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make!
But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading.
That’s where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in!
Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities.
Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodiversity.
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Pastiche Graham is a proud autism advocate, emerging motivational speaker, children’s book author and powerhouse for change and inclusion. After being featured on the CBS Television show Undercover Boss in 2022 (Season 11, Episode 4), Pastiche’s platform pivoted towards a lifelong journey of advocacy. Pastiche’s first book, “Pia Pistachio Gets […]
Max Barrows is an award-winning disability rights leader and advocate based in Vermont. As the Outreach Director for Green Mountain Self-Advocates, Max mentors people with developmental disabilities to speak up for themselves and become leaders. Max is also the Assistant Director of Technical Assistance and Outreach for the Self-Advocacy Resource […]
As a late-diagnosed Autistic woman with ADHD, Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli is passionate about connection, education, and advocacy. She creates space for neuroinclusivity and acceptance, particularly for those who have ever questioned where or whether they belong: as women, as leaders, or simply as human beings in the world. Kirsty is originally […]
Sania Khimji is an accomplished artist, model, influencer, and international beauty pageant winner. As India’s first model with Down syndrome, she redefines boundaries and inspires inclusivity in every space she enters. Through her art, modeling, and advocacy, Sania is a global voice for empowerment — showing the world that when […]
This is a special Beyond 6 Seconds episode for Podcasthon, where for one week, thousands of podcasts highlight a nonprofit of their choice to raise awareness and encourage support for charities around the world. The focus of this episode is Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit organization addressing food insecurity […]
Psychotherapist Ivy Rizzo has a master’s degree, speaks multiple languages, and owns her own business… but she struggles with doing basic math, remembering important dates, and recalling events in chronological order. Dyscalculia is often dismissed as just being “bad at math,” but for Ivy, it has a wide-ranging effect on […]
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Aside from the perfect voice for a podcaster, this podcast is so insightful! I’m hooked and totally binged all the episodes! I especially love the social media episode! Keep up the great podcasting!
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I love Carolyn’s voice. This podcast is easy to listen to full of information. This podcast is refreshing and entertaining.
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Thank You Carolyn for this funtastic podcast. I love the question you ask they are powerful and elicit insightful answer. Every time i listen to podcast, I feel inspired and gain a great takeaway. Thank You so much for your work on this!
Carolyn Kiel is an experienced instructional designer of employee training programs. As the Host and Producer of Beyond 6 Seconds, she has created a platform where neurodivergent and disabled entrepreneurs, creatives and advocates can showcase their candid stories.
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