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Episode 217: Working in the creative industry with Tourette’s – with Ian Otto

Carolyn Kiel | August 5, 2024 close
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Ian Otto is a Senior Producer with experience in animation, motion design, immersive, visual effects (VFX) and post production. After working in Berlin for many years, Ian now lives in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he is Senior Producer with WOODBLOCK, an animation studio for Design, Film and Immersive content. Recently, Ian […]

Episode 216: South Asian Mental Health Stories – with Mrinal Gokhale

Carolyn Kiel | July 22, 2024 close
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Mrinal Gokhale is an author, speaker and creative consultant based in Wisconsin. She has collaborated with organizations and media outlets such as Brown Girl Magazine, ADDitude Magazine, Medical College of Wisconsin, and more. Her most recent book is titled “Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories.” During this episode, Mrinal talks […]

Episode 215: Dissociative Identity Disorder – with Crystals Multifaceted

Carolyn Kiel | July 8, 2024 close
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CW: Mentions of suicidality Crystals Multifaceted is the founder of Multifaceted Journeys, where they use their lived experience of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) / plurality and healing with complex trauma and dissociation, to bring education to providers and facilitate groups for plurals. Crystals has a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. […]

Episode 214: Autistic and Black – with Kala Allen Omeiza

Carolyn Kiel | June 24, 2024 close
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Kala Allen Omeiza is a prolific author at the intersection of race, culture, and autism. Her latest book, “Autistic and Black: Our Experiences of Growth, Progress, and Empowerment,” has received widespread acclaim for its in-depth exploration of the unique challenges and triumphs faced by autistic individuals of minority backgrounds. She […]

Episode 213: Living with cerebral palsy & learning disabilities – with Aashna Parikh

Carolyn Kiel | June 10, 2024 close
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Aashna Parikh is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant and inclusive marketing specialist based in India. Living with cerebral palsy and learning disabilities, she has consulted and collaborated with Forbes-listed and Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors such as Fintech, Sustainability, Agriculture, and Technology. A strong advocate for neurodiversity, […]

Episode 212: Working in tech as a Black autistic woman – with Martina Kuzenski

Carolyn Kiel | May 27, 2024 close
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Martina Kuzenski is an IT Specialist, tech mentor to high school students, and book co-author who recently earned her Master’s degree. However, as a Black woman who got her autism diagnosis in her late 20s, she often feels like she doesn’t fit in. On this episode, Martina talks about the […]

Episode 211: Hiring people with Down syndrome – with Joshua Hoskins

Carolyn Kiel | May 13, 2024 close
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Joshua Hoskins is a 25 year old man with Down syndrome who lives in Tamworth, England with his parents. He loves his family and friends, and his hobbies are horse riding, boxing, musicals, supporting Newcastle United Football team, going out on trips and going on holiday. Josh has two jobs: […]

Episode 210: Finding acceptance as an autistic biracial gay woman – with Grace Liu

Carolyn Kiel | April 29, 2024 close
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Grace Liu is an autistic author, blogger, speaker and pet portrait artist based in the Midlands of England. Grace’s book, “Approaching Autistic Adulthood: The Road Less Travelled,” was published in October 2021. She blogs about autism, neurodiversity, diversity and inclusion, as well as her life as a biracial (British/Taiwanese) autistic […]

Episode 209: Autistic burnout and career change – with Shayonee Dasgupta

Carolyn Kiel | April 15, 2024 close
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Content note: This episode mentions thoughts about suicide and self harm. Shayonee Dasgupta is a Mumbai-based freelance writer and editor who initially pursued a career in law, working with corporate law firms in India. She found out she’s autistic and has ADHD in her 30s, prompting a transformative journey of […]


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