Black Girl, Brown Girl...Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color

Send us Fan Mail What does it really look like to run a business with ADHD and chronic illness? In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! , Shai shares the real behind-the-scenes of Neurodivergent entrepreneurship, including executive dysfunction, impulsive spending, procrastination, chronic pain, burnout, energy management, and learning to build systems that work with her brain. We als...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! , Shai and Alexis unpack Neurodiversity at work, workplace communication, self-advocacy, and inclusive leadership.  From communication mismatches to accommodations to allyship, they share practical ways leaders can better support Neurodivergent employees and create workplaces where different brains can thrive.  Because sometimes...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger warning: This episode includes brief mentions of self-harm. Please protect your mental health and check the show notes for resources. In part two of our conversation with our show bestie Jazz, we continue talking about ADHD, bipolar disorder type 2, depression, medication, therapy, self-advocacy, and learning to be okay with “the extras” that can come with diagnosis. Jazz...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! , we welcome our show bestie Jazz for part one of a real and hilarious conversation about ADHD, bipolar disorder type 2, anxiety, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, therapy, diagnosis, and the comorbidities that can come with neurodivergence. Jazz shares her perspective as both a certified pediatric nurse and certified neuroscienc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! , we talk about what it’s like to build a podcast together as Neurodivergent women of color with different brains. From ADHD creativity and big-picture thinking to autistic clarity, direct communication, and systems, we explore how our friendship, communication, and collaboration make the show work. We also get honest about the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the nuances of friendship, neurodivergence, and personal growth through our candid stories about our friendship journey, communication styles, and the importance of understanding and acceptance. Chapters and Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Friendship Dynamics 02:49 Exploring the Origins of Our Friendship 05:40 Memorable Moments and Shared Experiences...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the journey of friendship, self-acceptance, and the behind-the-scenes of podcasting as neurodivergent women of color. We share personal stories, fears, growth, and plans for future episodes, emphasizing authenticity and community support. CHAPTERS AND TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Current Life Updates 02:04 The Importance of Support and Right Spaces 03:4...

Send us Fan Mail ***Trigger Warning*** Discussion about grief and mental health In this heartfelt episode, hosts Shai and Lex share their personal stories of health challenges, grief, and resilience. They discuss the impact of illness, loss, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of community, self-awareness, and seeking support during tough times. CHAPTERS AND TIME STAMPS 0:00 Welcome Back...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get real about our journeys with neurodivergence — the ups, the confusion, the “wait, is it just me?” moments, and everything in between. We talk about what it’s been like navigating life with ADHD and autism, the messy mix of self-doubt and relief that comes with getting a diagnosis, and how it’s changed the way we show up in relationships, at work, and with f...

Send us Fan Mail In this thoughtful and deeply affirming episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, we explore the life-changing clarity that comes with a late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis. Through personal stories, gentle humor, and honest reflection, we uncover how learning that we are Autistic/ADHD reshaped the way we see our childhoods, relationships, emotions, and identities. From mask...

Send us Fan Mail Sharing her personal journey, Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, highlighting the exhaustion that comes with masking and the liberation found in embracing her true self. This episode focuses on self-discovery, the impact of diagnosis on identity, and the challenges of navigating social situations. TL;DR Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Ever find yourself mid-thought, mid-story… and suddenly chasing a squirrel of your own? Yeah, us too. Welcome to Black Girl, Brown Girl… Squirrel! A Podcast for Neurodivergent Women of Color . In this very first episode — “The Accidental Podcasters” — we (Shai and Alexis) share how we stumbled into podcasting and why we decided to stay. From our experiences as neurodivergent women...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this two-parter, Shai and Lex zoom in on PDA communication—why “just do it” can feel like a nervous-system threat, how autonomy changes everything, and why intent and relationship context matter. They also unpack the reality of neurotypical workplace expectations (including the pressure to never say “I don’t know”), how masking becomes a survival tool, and what better...

Send us Fan Mail Ep 13 Communication, Literally: No Hidden Meanings Here (Part 1) In Part 1 of our two-part series on why diagnosis can be so complicated, we zoom in on communication — what it looks like, what gets misunderstood, and why “reading between the lines” can be exhausting (and unnecessary). We unpack how autistic communication often shows up as direct, literal, and script-supported, whi...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our series on Neurodivergent terminology, we’re breaking down the everyday terms that shape our lived experience as neurodivergent women of color. We dig into what masking, stimming, sensory needs, and info-dumping actually mean — beyond the stereotypes. We also talk about how these terms show up in our real lives, why context matters, and how understanding the langua...

Send us Fan Mail In this Part 1 episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel! , Shai and Lex kick off a two-part deep dive into the language of neurodiversity—from what “neurodiversity” actually means to how “neurodivergent” and “neurotypical” show up in real life for women of color. They unpack masking, why so many of us learned to perform “normal” just to survive, and how that constant code-switc...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of our series on the challenges of getting diagnosed as neurodivergent women of color, we’re shifting the conversation from the medical system to society itself. This time, we’re digging into the cultural, racial, and gender-based barriers that kept us overlooked and misunderstood for decades. From being labeled “gifted” instead of supported, to masking to survive, to be...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get real about why getting diagnosed as a neurodivergent woman of color can feel like a whole journey, a side quest, and a spiritual test—all at the same time. 🐿️💛 We talk honestly about how ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, PCOS, autoimmune issues, chronic pain, hormone shifts, and sensory overload all overlap and make diagnosis ridiculously complica...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we finally turn the spotlight on ADHD — what it is, how it shows up for us, and why so many women (especially women of color) don’t get diagnosed until later in life. We break down the three types of ADHD (inattentive, hyperactive, and combined) in real-life, “this is actually my life” terms — from lost keys and half-finished tasks to talking nonstop, interrupting...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we open up about our experiences with ADHD and autism — those moments when you realize the things you’ve always done weren’t just quirks; they were clues. We laugh through our shared chaos, talk openly about diagnosis, and unpack what “severity” and “masking” really mean for women of color like us. We dive into sensory overload, self-regulation, and the difference...

Send us Fan Mail In this thoughtful and deeply affirming episode of Black Girl, Brown Girl, Squirrel!, we explore the life-changing clarity that comes with a late-in-life neurodivergent diagnosis. Through personal stories, gentle humor, and honest reflection, we uncover how learning that we are Autistic/ADHD reshaped the way we see our childhoods, relationships, emotions, and identities. From mask...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get real about our journeys with neurodivergence — the ups, the confusion, the “wait, is it just me?” moments, and everything in between. We talk about what it’s been like navigating life with ADHD and autism, the messy mix of self-doubt and relief that comes with getting a diagnosis, and how it’s changed the way we show up in relationships, at work, and with f...

Send us Fan Mail “What do I call myself?” We’re going in…exploring various labels and identities within the neurodivergent community. We frankly discuss the implications of terms like 'neurospicy' and 'Aspies', the importance of self-identification, and the intersectionality of disability in the workplace. We talk everything from self-acceptance to the need for accommodations t...

Send us Fan Mail Sharing her personal journey, Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, highlighting the exhaustion that comes with masking and the liberation found in embracing her true self. This episode focuses on self-discovery, the impact of diagnosis on identity, and the challenges of navigating social situations. TL;DR Alexis shares her journey from confusion to clarity, and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we start exploring our personal journeys with neurodivergence starting with Shai. She shares her emotional journey of receiving an ADHD diagnosis and the subsequent acceptance of her neurodivergent identity. Shai discusses the challenges of managing her emotions, the impact of her diagnosis on her life, and the importance of educating others about neurodiversity. S...