Black Girl Diagnosed

Black Girl Diagnosed - Autism Acceptance Month with Charlotte Bachelor

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534400/fan_mail/new] 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 conversations about autism. Together, we discuss the misconceptions Black autistic women still face, the impact of late diagnosis, and what it means to create spaces where neurodivergent people feel seen, valued, and supported. This episode is a reminder that autism acceptance is about more than visibility  it’s about listening, understanding, community, and making room for Black autistic people to exist fully and authentically. 🩷✨

Black Girl Diagnosed - Lyric Rivera

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534400/fan_mail/new] 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 people understand neurodiversity through writing and video, centering autistic voices, creative expression, and autonomy. Their work challenges outdated narratives and pushes for a world where neurological differences are respected and accepted.

Black Girl Diagnosed - Pastiche Graham

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534400/fan_mail/new] 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 themselves in. We talk about the male-centered narrative around autism, the discrimination autistic people still face in workplaces, and the importance of public inclusion and representation. Pastiche opens up about reclaiming her voice, challenging stigma, and using storytelling as activism. This conversation is a powerful reminder that autistic girls and women deserve visibility, resources, and spaces where they belong. Tune in for an honest discussion about courage, advocacy, and rewriting the story around autism.

Black Girl Diagnosed - Diversity In Neurodiversity

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534400/fan_mail/new] 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 identity is essential for real change. We also talk about the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for marginalized voices, balancing advocacy with rest, and finding joy through hobbies like reading, knitting, and traveling. This conversation is a reminder that advocacy can coexist with softness, creativity, and care and that intersectionality must always be at the center of neurodivergent conversations.

Black Girl Diagnosed - Ky Kennedy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2534400/fan_mail/new] 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 user, they speak candidly about challenging ableism and pushing conversations about accessibility beyond minimum compliance. We also explore how Ky’s creativity, poetry, and love for growth  from gardens to communities  shape their approach to advocacy and care. Through a neurodivergent lens, Ky invites us to reimagine what meaningful inclusion can look like when it’s grounded in dignity, imagination, and collective responsibility. This episode is honest, empowering, and deeply affirming for anyone navigating disability, parenting, and advocacy.