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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 […]

Episode 208: Art, neurodivergence and self-discovery – with Nick Heaney

Carolyn Kiel | April 1, 2024 close
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Nick Heaney is a resident artist and co-founder of Artnova Gallery in Chatham, Massachusetts. Nick has always found art to be his most authentic way of connecting with the world around him. He was diagnosed with dyslexia during elementary school. He struggled with written language, but found a connection through […]

Episode 207: Down syndrome, leadership & advocacy – with David Egan

Carolyn Kiel | March 18, 2024 close
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David Egan is a leader and advocate who promotes the causes of people with disabilities. He is the first person with Down Syndrome to serve as a Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Public Policy fellow on Capitol Hill and with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). As a Special Olympics athlete […]

Episode 206: Neurodivergent community & advocacy – with Katie York

Carolyn Kiel | March 4, 2024 close
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Katie York (aka The Distracted Autistic) is a late-diagnosed Autistic who also has ADHD. They are currently program coordinator at the Community College of Baltimore County in Baltimore, Maryland. Katie is also an advocate and community organizer. In 2022, they founded Harford County Neurodivergents to build a network for neurodivergent […]

Episode 205: Supporting the Hispanic Tourette’s community – with Claudia Scott

Carolyn Kiel | February 19, 2024 close
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Born and raised in Costa Rica, Claudia Scott was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in her early teens. Now she lives in the U.S., where she is the Capital Access Manager for Kiva Northwest Arkansas (NWA) at Startup Junkie and an advocate for Tourette’s education and support. Claudia uses her experiences […]

Episode 204: How to support employees with invisible disabilities – with Jenn Grindeland

Carolyn Kiel | February 5, 2024 close
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Jenn Grindeland has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. She is also a multiple brain injury survivor. With this background, she teaches leadership skills designed to support equity and inclusion for employees with non-apparent, invisible disabilities, as well as neurodivergent employees. During this episode, […]

Episode 203: Under the Lights: A film about epilepsy – with Miles Levin

Carolyn Kiel | January 22, 2024 close
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Miles Levin is a filmmaker and public speaker living with epilepsy. His short film “Under the Lights” starring Pearce Joza and Alyssa Jirrels has become a beacon for epilepsy representation in movies. The film has inspired people to create daily fan art, learn more about epilepsy and open up about […]


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