Neurodiversity with Theo Smith

In this episode, Theo Smith interviews Sasha Frank, a stand-up comedian who is ADHD. Sasha shares her journey from the corporate world to comedy, the impact of ADHD on her life, and her experiences with medication. She also discusses parenting as an ADHD individual and the therapeutic benefits of comedy. Sasha emphasises the importance of embracing differences and being transparent about one's...

Podcast Episode with Guest Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting Main Theme: Navigating the challenges and unique strengths of neurodiverse individuals in the professional world. Episode Highlights: Introduction : Andrew McDonald, a renowned neurodivergent copywriter, delves deep into the importance of understanding and marketing to neurodivergent audiences. A Journ...

In today's conversation, Theo sits down with the incredible Shey Ojedokun, a passionate advocate for neurodiversity and the author of "Black and Neurodiverse." 📚 Join us as Shey shares her journey of late diagnosis, resilience, and self-discovery in a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity. Get ready to be inspired and gain new perspectives on the unique strengths that neuro...

In this week's episode, we were lucky enough to host a Live event with three 'Warrior Mums' - Theresa, Marie, and Joy, who will share their unique journeys raising gifted autistic children. From confronting educational challenges to advocating for workplace inclusivity, we delve into their experiences and insights. Whether you're a parent, employer, or educator, this episode is a c...

Welcome to today's episode where we journey with Mike Plunkett through the twists and turns of his life as a creative soul who battled the depths of addiction, depression, and the challenges of the pandemic lockdown. Mike, an incredibly talented photographer, delved deep into creativity as an escape, utilising studio lights and household settings, even catching the eyes of magazine editors and...

In this enlightening episode of 'Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and Friends,' join Theo as he welcomes Samantha Lubanzu, a diversity and inclusion specialist, career coach for women of color, and fervent advocate for empowerment. Show Highlights & Key Notes: Welcoming Samantha : Discover the magic of first encounters, as Theo reminisces about Samantha's infectious energy and their...

This is the leading podcast on Neurodiversity where Theo chats with people from all walks of life on their stories, their journey, and their lived experiences on the Topic of Neurodiversity and Neuroinclusion. In this episode, Theo sits down with two extraordinary individuals, Mima and John, to share their incredible journey and experiences in the context of neurodiversity. Join us as we delve int...

In this episode of Neurodiversity with Theo Smith and friends, we have the privilege of hearing from Graham Huggins, a Neurodiversity & Hidden Disability Specialist, Access to Work Expert, and Workplace Assessor. He courageously shares his personal journey and experiences with neurodiversity in the workplace. The episode begins with a brief introduction, setting the stage for what lies ahead....

In this episode of the Neurodiversity podcast, host Theo Smith welcomes Kezia Luckett, a positive psychologist and emotional intelligence expert. Kezia shares her background and experiences before diving into the concept of positive psychology and its impact on navigating adversity and rewriting our stories. She highlights the importance of understanding emotions as a guidance system and emphasize...

This week I'm joined by Stephen Emmanuel and we discuss his work as a teacher trainer, SpLD Researcher and neurodiversity advocate in Nigeria. He shares his journey and how he came to realise in 2020 during the pandemic that Dyslexia was a thing, and this led him to host the first webinar on Dyslexia awareness in Nigeria. He also shares with us some of the challenges and opportunities in Niger...

This week I'm joined by Jamie Shields. Jamies is a registered Blind AuDHD Rhino, (Rhinos are just chubby unicorns with bad eyesight). A Disability Accessibility & ERG Lead and his awesome side hustle is making the Inaccessible Accessible. We discuss Jamie's journey, career and life experiences. His mission to make the 'Inaccessible Accessible' and the fun he's having along...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Tom Nicholson, PhD, a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Northumbria University, Neurodiversity Keynote Speaker/Trainer, and PhD in Parental ADHD Diagnostic Journey. In this episode, we delve into the confusion surrounding the prevalence of autism and ADHD, particularly in light of the increased exposure these conditions have received on social med...

Today we speak with 👋Mike Bedford. He is the CEO and Founder of Bee-Brilliant People Development. Where we explore topics on coaching development, neurodiversity celebration week , what Neurodiversity means to him and why he is a passionate activist, advocate and advisor in the Neurodiversity space. 🌐 www.beebrilliantpeople.com He commits to changing the Workplace and the World of Work. He has t...

Adam Gordon and I get into some great discussions around his experience as a founder, a Dad, a son and the challenges of dealing with past trauma. Also a realisation that many of these things are also why Adam has gone on to create and sell not one but two very successful companies. Adam was CEO and co-founder at Candidate. ID, was acquired by iCIMS, Inc in 2022. - Recruitment tech start-up of the...

Today I'm joined by Yasar Ahmad the Global Vice President of Talent at HelloFresh. Previously, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Zalando focussed on Technology Hiring and prior to that the Director and Head of Strategic Hiring at Wipro and Wipro Digital. But we don't just want to know about his amazing career history, we delve into the world of Neurodiversity! What we discuss: What does Yasar d...

This week I'm joined by Rory Lemon who supports 'neurodiverse' manual health practitioners, teachers and coaches to stop struggling, design their life and thrive with productivity, emotional energy, and impact. We discuss: Rorys' background and experiences At 33 I discovering he is 'dyslexic' whilst studying Osteopathy A process of deep self-reflection and self-care, searching and connecting the d...

In this weeks episode, I speak with Jack Fitzpatrick who shares his journey through the education system with support via an early diagnosis of Autism and Dyspraxia. He is now putting that experience to use and working towards supporting others. We discuss: Jack's journey from childhood to University The work he did with an incredible organisation, implementing systems and processes to support Neu...

Today I am lucky to have James and Chance on the show. MEET JAMES ► A ‘corporate refugee’ - formerly a senior international executive at Diageo, Bass and Omnicom – but lost (almost) everything due to a combination of bad luck, bad people and undiagnosed bipolar disorder. MEET Chance ►The Guy That Turned His Life Around, Employed And Runs His Own Business After losing his sister to Cancer, he had a...

Today I am blessed to have Samantha Hiew on the show. Samantha is a neurodivergent storyteller and social impact entrepreneur with a dual mission to: 🌟 empower girls and women with ADHD to thrive in society and 🌟 improve societal understanding of adult ADHD. Utilising her background in communications and a medical science PhD, she produces thought-provoking digital campaigns, talks, workshops an...

Today I am joined by Clinton Jordan: Motivational Vocal Coach - Voice ACTivate Workshops - he helps leaders 10x the productivity of their team and unleash their true voice, to be motivated, energised, and driven every day of the week. He is a passionate believer and advocates that Neurodiversity can power performance and that many of his neurodiverse students have shown they can be exceptional mus...

Today I am joined by Keith Fraser who's the Chair of the Youth Justice Board, Commissioner for No 10 Downing Street on Race and Ethnic Disparity as well as a great advocate and supporter of Neurodiversity at Work. We were lucky enough to have Keith feature in our book Neurodiversity at Work and so it's a real pleasure to finally be able to have him on the podcast. His journey is fascinating and he...

Today I am joined by Jacki Edry who is the author of Moving Forward which presents an informative, emotional, and empowering account of the challenges and struggles on the road to recovery from complicated brain surgery ‒ as well as the search for understanding, meaning, and faith. She shares with us her personal experiences as an author, an employee, and a parent. What we discuss: - Who is Jacki...

Today I have the pleasure of being joined by Zoe Macey from Cheshire East Council and Laura Armitage from Springfield School, to discuss supported internships and how you can use access to work to hire incredible talent. I came across their work when I read and watched a news article on Granada reports. It just goes to show there is no reason why we can't re-imagine the way we supported people int...

Neurodiversity At Work is here! Today we have a special addition of the podcast where we cover six key questions in under 10 minutes.  1. Why we wrote the book 2. The definition for Neurodiversity 3. Why we are failing at the recruitment process 4. Why employers should care 5. Where are we losing talent 6. What are Spiky Profiles You can now buy it from most bookstores including Amazon, Water...

Today I am joined by none other than crime novelist Josh Stallings. TRICKY (one of the most anticipated crime books of 2021), the book that he's probably the most proud of so far. Josh Stallings—an already acclaimed crime writer—used the experiences of his son Dylan (who is neurodiverse) to inform one of his protagonists, and it is truly brilliant and affecting. Since publication he’s written a co...