Podcasts by Neurodiversity with Theo Smith

Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting from 2023-11-13T11:05

Podcast Episode with Guest Andrew McDonald: Embracing Neurodiversity in the World of Copywriting

Main Theme: Navigating the challenges and unique strengt...

Shey Ojedokun on the Intersectionality of Being Black and Neurodiverse from 2023-10-27T07:00

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...

Warrior Mums: Championing Autistic Excellence in Life & Work from 2023-10-16T13:01:56

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 ch...

Mike Plunkett on Unlocking the Creative Mind: From Darkness to Discovery from 2023-09-26T12:28:25

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...

Samantha Lubanzu on Power, Potential, and Persistence from 2023-09-14T13:02:29

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 c...

John & Mima From Manager to Mentor: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace from 2023-08-18T11:02:05

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 ...

Graham Huggins on Navigating Workplace Accessibility from 2023-07-31T10:53

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, a...

Kezia Luckett on Unlocking Resilience and Positive Leadership from 2023-07-10T12:04:32

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 befo...

Stephen Emmanuel on Uncovering Neurodiversity in Nigeria from 2023-06-19T11:05:32

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 ...

Jamie Shields on Making the Inaccessible Accessible from 2023-05-03T14:11:54

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 awesom...

Mike Bedford on Maximising People Development from 2023-03-23T13:12:13

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 Neurodi...

Ep 42: Adam Gordon - To Be or Not to Be ADHD and his journey to selling his business to ICIMS from 2023-02-13T15:21:29

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 ar...

Ep 40: Rory LemonAid - Unique Learning Ability, how shall we grow from here? from 2022-10-12T11:03:08

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 ene...

Ep 39: Jack Fitzpatrick - University work placement – EDI sector unseen disabilities from 2022-08-19T14:28:20

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 tha...

Ep 38: James and Chance - The Bridge of Hope from 2022-05-11T11:36:17

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) ...

Ep 37: Samantha Hiew - Empowering girls & women with ADHD from 2022-03-22T11:06:51

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 A...

Ep 36: Clinton Jordan, Vocal Coach - Accessing your best ND self via your voice from 2022-02-10T15:28:14

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 b...

Ep 35: Keith Fraser Chair of the Youth Justice Board - on his diagnosis of Dyslexia & how it impacted on his career from 2021-12-15T14:51:29

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 Neur...

Ep 34: Jacki Edry reflects on becoming an author, her family, autism, neurodiversity & brain surgery from 2021-11-11T15:12:16

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 ...

Ep 33: Zoe & Laura discussing supported Internships into the workplace from 2021-09-24T10:41:44

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 ...

Ep 32: 10min Q&A with Amanda & Theo on our new book release from 2021-08-01T09:15:32

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 definiti...

Ep 31: Josh Stallings an acclaimed crime writer, Dyslexic and new book Tricky has an ND protagonist from 2021-07-09T13:58:28

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...

Ep 30: Natalia Lyckowski, the Global Chair for IBM's Neurodiversity Business Resource Group (BRG) from 2021-05-28T10:57:22

Today I am lucky enough to be joined By Natalia, who along with others from IBM feature in my upcoming book with Prof Amanda Kirby 'Neurodiversity at Work'.

Natalia Lyckowski, is the Glob...

Ep 29: Gary Baron CEO YC-DC - Neurodiversity and Trauma; it runs deep! from 2021-05-06T15:42:15

This week I meet Gary Baron CEO and Founder YC-DC (Youth Community Development Consultancy) who's transforming lives by removing obstacles and empowering people to be agents of change in their c...

Ep 28: Atif Choudhury CEO D&A - Bringing your whole self to work and more... from 2021-03-24T07:34:50

I just had some big bold conversations with Atif Choudhury over virtual lunch on Neurodiversity. 

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Ep 27: Dan Kelsall - Co-founder Offended.marketing: Diversifying opinion through disruptive marketing from 2021-02-18T17:11:27

I've been 'Offended' good and proper and If you're easily offended don't listen to this podcast episode!

Dan Kelsall talks to us about his approach to marketing. He is an outlier, a man o...

Ep 26: Shelley Winner - A Winners Story, from prison to tech giant from 2020-11-29T11:49:23

In today's episode, I speak with Shelley Winner, who found out just before starting her prison sentence for drug dealing that she was pregnant. The federal government had a 10-year sentence in m...

Ep 25: Dr Tony Lloyd - the ADHD Foundation on the incredible work they do from 2020-11-06T12:25:03

We talk today about the ADHD foundation, what it does, and why. We also discuss three important current initiatives.

*the Petition - Review & fund improved diagnosis and treatment of ...

Ep 24: David O'Coimin - CEO The Do Company: Dynamic workplaces of the future from 2020-10-09T12:09:57

In today's episode, I speak with CEO and founder of The Do Company David O'Coimin. We talk about the future of workplaces and spaces and how organisations need to think and ACT now on how they d...

Ep 23: Adam Corre - Neurodiversity Superhero, Speaker and Copywriter from 2020-09-07T16:28:55

In this episode, Adam shares his own journey in discovering a passion for Neurodiversity and how he has started to help Universities, Government departments and organisations to lift Neurodivers...

Ep 22: Roy Baladi - Smart Recruiters on accessible recruitment technology from 2020-08-10T13:41:06

In today's episode we discuss how technology can play its part in enabling greater accessibility during the recruitment process. 

Roy shares with us how Smart Recruiters are supporti...

Ep 21: Dr Anne Cockayne - Research into the experiences of line managers who manage Autistic employees from 2020-07-17T14:33:10

In this episode we explore Dr Anne Cockayne's research and examination of the experiences of line managers who manage employees with Asperger syndrome, exploring how these are shaped by contempo...

Ep 20: Prof Amanda Kirby - ND Hero; helping us through the transition of getting our kids back to school from 2020-06-26T16:32:15

It feels right that my 20th episode is with Amanda. She is an amazing supporter of Neurodiversity in all its forms. She's created tech to support us and she also shares loads of research, help, ...

Ep 19: High Contrast - Leading Global Drum & Bass Producer and Remixer from 2020-05-21T10:58:08

High Contrast this weeks guest is one of the leading music producers in the world. He's from Wales, our Dads were best mates back in the day and he hears in colour. What!?! Yes you heard it, the...

Ep 18: Bill Boorman - The Master of Ceremonies and hero of Superhero's from 2020-05-07T15:50:48

Bill tells us about his thoughts on Neurodiversity and more broadly D&I and tech. He is an all-in type of guy and immerses himself in the subject, getting to the heart of what's important. Listen

Ep 17: Lucy Hobbs - Superhero & Founder of the Future is ND from 2020-04-19T07:17:46

In today's episode I interview Lucy Hobbs. Lucy has lead the awareness raising of 'Neurodiversity at Work' across the digital and creative sector. An area that should by all accounts be full of ...

Ep 16: Yonah Welker - Open Ecosystems, Data, AI, Tech for Neurodiversity from 2020-04-03T11:48:19

Yonah Welker today's guest is an explorer and influencer known for his contribution to the tech and creative landscapes. We discuss his journey as somebody who is Neurodiverse, his interest and ...

Ep 15: Julie Sowash - Disability Solutions & Co-Host, Crazy and The King Podcast from 2020-03-23T09:49:36

In this episode a speak with Julie Sowash on her mental health, well-being and neurodiversity journey.

Julie works with federal contractors to assess outreach, hiring, and retention syste...

Ep 14: Robbie-Lee Valentine - Superhero, writer and TV presenter from 2020-03-08T11:48:27

In today's episode, I meet Robbie-Lee Valentine a TV presenter who came to prominence on the Turkish ATV's talk show Elin Oğlu. He has 1.5+ million views on his youtube channel and still has a foll...

Ep 13: Stanislaw Wasowicz - Superhero at Smart Recruiters from 2020-02-20T15:13:07

I met Stan at a TRU event in Manchester and was instantly drawn to him because of his high intellect, positive energy and enthusiasm. In this podcast he shares how ADHD helps him to be an incredibl...

Ep 12: Christos Tsaprounis - Enabling Superheroes at Autotrader from 2020-02-20T13:00

Autotrader are the first company in the world to be recognised as Autism friendly by NAS (National Autistic Society). Christos who's their Head of People and Culture shares with us how that came a...

Ep 11: Joe Franklin - Superhero at 5upplied from 2020-01-26T08:33:27

Joe is 17 and turns over between £5,000 - £10,000 a week selling high-end collectable trainers to the rich and famous. He's Neurodiverse and dropped out of school to follow his passion. A great ex...

Ep 10: Rachel Morgan-Trimmer - Superhero at Sparkleclass from 2020-01-19T07:42:48

In today's episode I speak with Rachel Morgan-Trimmer from Sparkleclass. She shares with me the challenges of spending a life being neurodiverse and not knowing. This is a very personal story and ...

Ep 9: Leena & Sean - Enabling Superheroes at The BBC from 2020-01-06T15:02:24

In today's episode I meet the amazing Leena Haque and Sean Gilroy from the BBC. I've been following their work around Neurodiversity for some time and they've been creating some wonderful content ...

Ep 8: Nemo D'Qrill - Sigma Polaris from 2019-12-11T12:05:38

In today's episode I'm joined by Nemo D'Qrill CEO and founder of Sigma Polaris. Nemo has travelled many paths driven by a passion to discover, understand, and solve worthy problems. From Mathemati...

Ep 7: Chris Wray - Superhero at Sainsbury's from 2019-12-02T16:24:21

In today's episode I went over to Sainsbury's support centre in Manchester Arndale to record this live with Chris Wray, their Head of Recruitment Strategy and a Neurodiversity Superhero. Chris dis...

Ep 6: Simon Clements at IBM #IGNITE from 2019-11-07T16:20:46

Simon talks to me on his personal interest in Neurodiversity and how the #IBM #IGNITE program, is recruiting awesome talent with an autism spectrum condition into their workforce. They have plans ...

Ep 5: Lauren Beasley - Superhero at Cabinet Office from 2019-10-17T14:53:01

Lauren Beasley joins me in this episode to share with me her challenges around being neurodiverse, but also how she has been successful and found a role where she can support others. I think Laure...

Ep 4: Jenny Hossen - Creating Magic at Heathrow from 2019-10-17T10:43:51

Today I meet with Jenny Hossen from Heathrow. Her canopy of brightly coloured umbrellas was a sight not to be missed and she shares her journey with us.  She identifies her Superpowers as being e...

Ep 3: Clare Corrie - Superhero at Linkedin from 2019-09-26T14:41:24

Today I have a special guest as part of Dyslexia awareness week, Clare Corrie Account Director at Linkedin and a Dyslexic Superhero. I spoke with Clare's manager Chris and he had this to say: 'Cl...

Ep 2: Ed Thompson - Uptimize from 2019-09-26T11:29:52

For our second episode, I meet Ed Thompson the CEO and founder of Uptimize. 12 months ago I came upon a new term that was to blow my mind! That term was Neurodiversity Ed works with organisations...

Ep 1: Jamie Leonard - Neurodiversity Advocate from 2019-09-12T08:18:26

For our first episode, I meet Jamie Leonard the CEO and founder of The Recruitment Events Company. He's been a key supporter and advocate for Neurodiversity at Work and if it wasn't for Jamie's am...