Black Girl Diagnosed

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Jaitesha Hanson, MS, LMHC , a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and founder of The Alchemist Lab . Jaitesha shares her perspective as a late-identified Black neurodivergent woman and mental health professional, exploring why so many Black women are diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life. We discuss the impac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Samantha Dixon , a creative entrepreneur and late-diagnosed AuDHD woman who is building a life and business that works with her brain, not against it. Samantha shares her experience navigating the masking burden of late diagnosis as a Black woman and what it meant to finally understand herself through an AuDHD lens. We expl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Diane J. Wright , founder of Autastic® , an autistic-led organization dedicated to supporting late-identified autistic adults, particularly Black, Indigenous, and other people of color. Diane shares her own late diagnosis journey and why she created Autastic to provide the community and support she wished had existed for he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by disability advocate and filmmaker Tameka Citchen Spruce for a powerful conversation about advocacy, storytelling, and authentic representation. Tameka shares her journey into disability advocacy and how filmmaking became a way to amplify disabled voices and challenge stereotypes. We also discuss her documentary, Autistic Ou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Tiara , a Haitian American autistic mom raising two autistic children. Tiara shares her journey of learning to parent while also discovering herself as an autistic adult, and how her late diagnosis transformed the way she understands her needs, her family, and her identity. Together, we discuss parenting neurodivergent chil...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Kayla Smith, an autistic disability justice advocate, creator of #BlackAutisticPride, and passionate voice for Black autistic representation. Kayla shares her journey as a Black autistic queer woman and reflects on how advocacy, community, and self-discovery have shaped her life. We discuss the importance of self-acceptance,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Dr. KáLyn “Kay” Coghill , an AuDHD educator, activist, and advocate whose work focuses on digital misogynoir, online gender-based violence, and protecting Black communities in digital spaces. Kay shares their experiences navigating academic and professional spaces as a neurodivergent Black person, what it means to practice...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Autism Acceptance Month episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we welcome back returning guest Charlotte Bachelor for an honest and affirming conversation centered on Black autistic women and the importance of true acceptance beyond awareness. Charlotte shares her perspective on representation, self-acceptance, and why Black autistic voices must be centered in conversat...

Send us Fan Mail This week and for the final episode of season 1 of Black Girl Diagnosed  we’re joined by Lyric Rivera, creator of the NeuroDivergent Rebel blog and author of the best-selling book Workplace Neurodiversity Rising , praised by Forbes as an essential guide grounded in lived experience and professional insight. Since launching NeuroDivergent Rebel in 2016, Lyric has helped reshape how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by children’s author and autism advocate Pastiche Graham , creator of Pia Pistachio Gets a Job! — a book inspired by her lived experience as an autistic woman. Pastiche shares how her appearance on Undercover Boss helped spark her publishing journey and why she felt called to create a main character autistic girls can see them...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Janella (she/they) , creator of Diversity in Neurodiversity and a Korean-Filipino American advocate using her voice to center intersectionality in the autism space. Janella shares what it means to navigate life as a BIPOC AuDHD adult while managing chronic fatigue, and why continuing to talk openly about race, ableism, and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Ky Kennedy   a neurodivergent and physically disabled mother, lactation consultant, published author, nonprofit founder, public speaker, and disability activist. Ky shares how their advocacy is rooted in lived experience and a deep commitment to true access and inclusion. As a proud service dog and ambulatory wheelchair use...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we’re joined by Destiny Huff , a late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD mental health professional, licensed therapist, and non-attorney special education advocate. With over 15 years of experience working across early childhood, K–12 schools, foster care systems, and mental health services, Destiny brings a powerful blend of professional expert...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , we sit down with educator, writer, and creative Kathleen “Kat” Lee , founder of Mindful Bloom Studio and the whimsical mind behind @kathleezzzy. Kat opens up about navigating burnout, unmasking, and intentionally rebuilding her life with clarity, compassion, and softness. We talk about her journey as an autistic educator and her com...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful solo episode of Black Girl Diagnosed , our host Ayanna Sanaa Davis opens up and shares her own diagnosis story in detail   the challenges, realizations, and moments of clarity that shaped her journey as a Black autistic woman . Ayanna is a passionate advocate, educator, and storyteller dedicated to uplifting the voices of Black neurodivergent women and girls. Thro...

Send us Fan Mail Charlotte Bachelor is a late-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD writer and speaker from Detroit, MI. She began documenting her diagnostic journey as a student at Michigan State University, where she earned a B.A. in Professional and Public Writing and a minor in African American and African Studies. Her work focuses on uplifting the experiences of Black Disabled Women and Girls. Additionally...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Black Girl Diagnosed we are beyond honored to welcome Cheryl A. Poe — Founder & Executive Director of Advocating 4 Kids, Inc. and the visionary behind the “Advocating While Black™” movement. Cheryl is a nationally recognized special education advocate who has dedicated her life to empowering Black families and parents of children with disabilities. Through her wor...

Send us Fan Mail Black Girl Diagnosed is a bold and necessary podcast that amplifies the voices of Black women navigating the intersections of neurodivergence, disability, & mental health. Through raw conversations, personal storytelling, and expert insights, this show creates space for Black women from all walks of life in every industry to be fully seen—beyond stereotypes, stigma, and silenc...