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Episode 241: Dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism – with Charis Hawkley

Carolyn Kiel | August 18, 2025 close
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Charis Hawkley is an award-nominated disability advocate with dyspraxia, dyslexia and autism. She enjoys discussing her experiences as a neurodivergent woman through writing articles, guesting on podcasts and speaking at events. She has been editor of the Dyspraxia Magazine since September 2024 and enjoys helping others to find their voice […]

Episode 240: Life as a neurodivergent preemie – with Preeti Kalra

Carolyn Kiel | August 4, 2025 close
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Preeti Kalra is a Hospital Clinical Pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Masters in Health Administration. She is the Director of Partnerships and Communications and Chicago Network Lead for WE ARE SAATH, an organization dedicated to advocating for South […]

Episode 239: Space To Exhale – with Lisa Hurley

Carolyn Kiel | July 21, 2025 close
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Lisa Hurley is an Anthem award-winning activist and author of the new book, “Space To Exhale: A Handbook For Curating A Soft, Centered, Serene Life.” She is also the Founder of The Great Exhale, a serene virtual community focused on sisterhood and soft living, where Black women can relax, lay […]

Episode 238: Down syndrome advocacy – Matthew Schwab Speaks

Carolyn Kiel | July 7, 2025 close
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Matthew Schwab is a 27-year-old North Carolina native with Down syndrome who has his own public speaking business, Matthew Schwab Speaks. In 2019, he gave a TEDx talk about the importance of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Matthew hopes to help change how the world sees Down syndrome. […]

Episode 237: Abbie Hills – Actor and talent agent with cerebral palsy

Carolyn Kiel | June 23, 2025 close
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Abbie Hills is a UK-based talent agent, producer, writer, and passionate disability advocate with cerebral palsy. Abbie founded The Dazey Hills Company in 2019 to promote diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, representing talent across the UK and Europe. Her writing has gained recognition with recent placements in film […]

Episode 236: Social media marketing for LGBTQ+ business owners – with Rylan Hoffman

Carolyn Kiel | June 9, 2025 close
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Rylan Hoffman, the founder of Hoff Social, is a transmasculine and neurodivergent marketing strategist and content creator who has spent 14+ years building online communities. With over 100 million organic views, they know the power of visibility, but also its risks. After facing doxxing, harassment, and even extremist threats, Rylan […]

Episode 235: Autism Inclusion in the Christian Church – with Sunita Theiss

Carolyn Kiel | May 26, 2025 close
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CW: Eating disorder, death of a parent. Sunita Theiss is an autistic, ADHD and PDA* parent, writer, and advocate. A second-generation Indian American, she has a rich background in communications, marketing, and storytelling, and has found several ways to support and encourage families raising neurodivergent kids. Sunita is passionate about […]

Episode 234: Tourette syndrome community and research – with Dr. Daniel P. Jones

Carolyn Kiel | May 12, 2025 close
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Dr. Daniel P. Jones is a Creative Practitioner, Disability Scholar, and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Daniel specializes in inclusive research methodologies, focusing on the embodied experiences of public spaces, kinship, and solidarity within Tourette syndrome communities. As someone who has lived experience of […]

Episode 233: Dyslexia advocacy in Nigeria – with Oladoyin Idowu

Carolyn Kiel | April 28, 2025 close
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Content warning: This episode mentions physical and verbal abuse in school, suicidal ideation and a suicide attempt, and drug use. Oladoyin Idowu is a pioneering dyslexia advocate and mental health professional dedicated to bridging the gap between neurodiversity, education, and mental well-being. Growing up in Nigeria with undiagnosed dyslexia, she […]


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