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Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people

Carolyn Kiel
Neurodiversity
Mental Health
Autism
Dyslexia
ADHD
Tourette Syndrome
Advocacy
Education
Disability Advocacy
Neurodivergence
Diversity and Inclusion
Cultural Identity
Down Syndrome
Schizoaffective Disorder
LGBTQ+
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Inclusion
Writing
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Self-Advocacy

First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you're neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading. That's where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in! Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities. Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodi... more

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This is a special crossover episode with Made For Us, a podcast that explores the intersection of innovation and inclusion. On Made For Us, host Tosin Sulaiman speaks to founders, designers and business leaders who are thinking deeply and creatively ... more

Oliver James is a California-based personal trainer, motivational speaker, literacy activist, and influencer. He has been featured by Today, NPR, the Jennifer Hudson Show, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Rachael Ray, and ABC News, among many others.... more

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Justin Valenti is an artist and disability advocate. He enjoys creating artwork in his home studio and at the VisAbility Art Lab at VisArts in Rockville, Maryland. He is also the business owner of Artistic Expressions by Justin K Valenti, and has exh... more

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Amy Richards is a queer autistic podcaster and business owner from Cardiff in the UK. Amy became self-employed in 2015, after multiple burnouts culminated in a breakdown that ended her previous career as a high school English and Media teacher. With ... more

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Recent Guests

Oliver James
California-based personal trainer, motivational speaker, literacy activist, and influencer
Author of Unread
Episode: Learning to read at age 32 – with Oliver James, author of Unread
Justin Valenti
29-year-old artist, author, and advocate; artist at VisAbility Art Lab, VisArts Rockville
VisArts (VisAbility Art Lab); Arc Maryland; Montgomery Parks; Maryland Governor's Award recipient
Episode: Art and Disability Advocacy – with Justin Valenti
Amy Richards
Queer autistic podcaster and business owner from Cardiff, UK
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Episode: Sharing autistic people's stories – with Amy Richards of the Squarepeg podcast
Pastiche Graham
Autistic advocate, author of Pia Pistachio Gets a Job
Deepwaters Books
Episode: From Undercover Boss to children's book author – with autistic advocate Pastiche Graham
Max Barrows
Outreach Director for Green Mountain Self-Advocates; Assistant Director of Sartac
Green Mountain Self-Advocates; Sartac
Episode: Connecting disabled leaders and advocates – with Max Barrows
Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli
Autistic woman with ADHD, leader and advocate
Former roles at BBC, Netflix, Apple
Episode: Neurodivergence and corporate leadership – with Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli
Sania Khimji
Acclaimed artist, model, influencer, and international beauty pageant winner
Independent artist and speaker
Episode: Fashion model & artist with Down syndrome - Sania Khimji
Kevin M. Yates
L&D detective; president and founder of Meals in the Meantime
Meals in the Meantime
Episode: Addressing food insecurity with Meals in the Meantime – A special Podcasthon episode with Kevin M. Yates
Ivy Anna Rizzo
Neurodivergent advocate in New Mexico; psychotherapist with 18 years of practice
Private practice, New Mexico
Episode: Living with Dyscalculia – with Ivy Rizzo

Host

Carolyn Kiel
Host of Beyond 6 Seconds

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 145 ratings
  • Carolyn is a wonderful host and a fantastic interviewer. I was delighted to be a guest on her show, and have loved seeing how the show has evolved since then. These are conversations to make our world a better and more interesting place to be!

    Podchaser
    5
    Laura Joyce Davis
    4 years ago
  • This is one of my favorite podcasts! Carolyn always has such interesting guests. She's a great interviewer and really helps her guests tell their amazing stories. I've learned a lot listening to this show and I am always looking forward to the next episode!

    Podchaser
    5
    Pam Uzzell
    4 years ago
  • Powerful

    This show is so impactful, inspirational, and informative! I’ve learned so much that I can actually use in my career and daily life. Carolyn is tackling difficult and important subjects - doing the work of spreading education about neurodiversity and fighting against stigma. The episodes are a short listen, making it easy to binge and easy to check it out…so DO it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drphil8mybaby
    United States4 years ago
  • Great rapport between host and guests

    Nice, on-point, insightful, fun where needed, and inspiring podcast. The host is very relaxed and does a great job of building a rapport with guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    savvy_entrepreneur
    United States5 years ago
  • I love this show. Caroline Kiel always gets me thinking and reflecting on my life through the stories she tells. This is truly an inspiring show!

    Podchaser
    5
    Corinna Bellizzi
    5 years ago

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Audience notes the show features a diverse, engaging lineup of guests with meaningful stories.

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From Undercover Boss to children's book author – with autistic advocate Pastiche Graham
Q: What goals do you have for your book and for changing autism representation?
Her goal is to rewrite autism representation in mainstream workplaces, to challenge stigma, and to ensure autistic people belong and are believed in real-world employment and education contexts.
From Undercover Boss to children's book author – with autistic advocate Pastiche Graham
Q: How did you get selected to be featured on Undercover Boss?
They describe being surprised to be on set, thinking it would be a news segment, and ultimately performing as themselves in a high-stakes environment.
From Undercover Boss to children's book author – with autistic advocate Pastiche Graham
Q: Yeah I guess just to start out from the beginning of the story, when did you realize that you are autistic?
Pastiche explains that the diagnosis happened early and was discovered by family and professionals when they were around four to five years old, with further insights as they entered school.
Connecting disabled leaders and advocates – with Max Barrows
Q: So, I guess to start out from the beginning, when did you realize that you're autistic?
Max explains that he was told he was autistic in his teens, describes the feeling of difference, and shares how he hid struggles early on before gradually accepting and understanding his neurodivergence.
Fashion model & artist with Down syndrome - Sania Khimji
Q: How did you get interested in fashion?
She shares that she has always loved expressing herself through clothing, and that her first fashion show changed everything, cementing her path in modeling.

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Across episodes, the show centers on lived neurodiversity experiences, highlighting personal journeys as entrepreneurs, creators, advocates, and educators who navigate stigma, representation, and community. Conversations cover mental health, dyslexia, autism, blindness, Down syndrome, and broader disability rights, often weaving in themes of advocacy, self-acceptance, and authentic storytelling. A notable strength is the breadth of guests and the depth of empathy, offering practical takeaways for listeners seeking inspiration, understanding, or strategies to advocate for themselves and others.

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1. Oliver James
2. Justin Valenti
3. Amy Richards
4. Pastiche Graham
5. Max Barrows
6. Kirsty Cullen-Campanelli
7. Sania Khimji
8. Kevin M. Yates

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