The Neurodiversity Business Podcast

In this episode, Sara Kedge speaks with inclusion specialist Anita Phagura about creating an inclusive culture, especially in male-dominated industries like construction. Anita shares her experience working in these sectors and emphasizes that inclusion requires long-term culture shift work through unlearning biases. They discuss addressing backlash to inclusion initiatives and meeting diverse employee needs. Anita also highlights the importance of measuring inclusion's impact over both the short and long term to demonstrate business value. For those wanting to start their inclusion journey, Anita provides advice on getting started. To connect with Anita, click here. [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anita-phagura] To find out more about Sara, go to www.sarakedge.com [https://www.sarakedge.com/]  You can find Sara's free Facebook group, How 2 EntrepreNeuro, here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570]

In this episode, social entrepreneur Nazia Anwar discusses her tech platform Social Blox and its mission to automate fundraising processes for small nonprofits. Nazia explains how Social Blox streamlines communications and donations for organizations, saving them time and increasing funds raised. She emphasizes the importance of inclusion at her workplace, sharing her experience creating a diverse team where people feel they can bring their authentic selves. Nazia also discusses her perspectives on effective diversity conversations and management approaches shaped by her personal journey with cultural identity and witnessing others' experiences with neurodiversity. To find out more about Social Blox go to www.socialblox.uk [https://www.socialblox.uk] To find out more about Sara, go to www.sarakedge.com [https://www.sarakedge.com/]  You can find Sara's free Facebook group, How 2 EntrepreNeuro, here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570]

Angela Mondor joins Sara to discuss neurodiversity, coping mechanisms, and honouring one's brilliance. They explore topics such as self-care, overachieving, burnout, goal-setting, and personal growth.   Angela shares insights into her experience with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and how she copes.   For the free resource Angela mentioned please go to www.geekygirl.thrivecart.com/designing-your-ideal-day/ [https://geekygirl.thrivecart.com/designing-your-ideal-day/]   For more about Angela Mondor, check out www.geekygirl.ca [https://www.geekygirl.ca]   To find out more about Sara, go to www.sarakedge.com [https://www.sarakedge.com/]  You can find Sara's free Facebook group, How 2 EntrepreNeuro, here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570]

This episode of the Neurodiversity Podcast explores alternative education models and the need for reform in the mainstream school system. Host Sara Kedge speaks with Jenn Hodge of Rama Life about their work providing tailored, needs-based learning for students who struggle in traditional classrooms. Jenn discusses how prioritizing well-being, life skills, and small group settings has helped young people feel less alone and more able to achieve. She also shares the frustration many parents and teachers feel with current policies. Jenn advocates collecting personal stories through their "My School Story" campaign to push for change.  To find out more about Jenn go to www.ramalife.co.uk [https://www.ramalife.co.uk] To find out more about Sara, go to www.sarakedge.com [https://www.sarakedge.com/]  You can find Sara's free Facebook group, How 2 EntrepreNeuro, here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570]

In this episode of the Neurodiversity Business Podcast, host Sarah Kedge interviews Charlie Hart, aka Ausome Charlie, about their experiences as an HR professional and neurodiversity advocate. Charlie shares their journey to receiving autism and ADHD diagnoses later in life, and how this inspired them to help create more inclusive workplaces. They discuss the importance of believing employees when they share accommodation needs and moving beyond just following disability law to truly understand individual needs. Charlie also outlines the most effective inclusion strategies they've seen, such as establishing employee resource groups, and shares how businesses have benefited. To find out more about Charlie, go to www.ausomecharlie.co.uk [https://www.ausomecharlie.co.uk] To find out more about Sara, go to www.sarakedge.com [https://www.sarakedge.com/]  You can find Sara's free Facebook group, How 2 EntrepreNeuro, here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/298987737971570]