Shey Ojedokun on the Intersectionality of Being Black and Neurodiverse

Neurodiversity with Theo Smith

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 neurodivergent individuals bring to the table.

Tune in now and embark on a transformative exploration of neurodiversity! 🌟

This weeks episode includes:

• Introduction to the Guest (0:00 - 1:50): Theo Smith introduces Shey Ojedokun, the guest, and sets the stage for the discussion on neurodiversity.

• Late Diagnosis and Identifying with Neurodiversity (1:50 - 7:22): Shey discusses her late diagnosis of dyslexia, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia and how these neurodivergent traits affect her daily life. She reflects on how she initially saw them as weaknesses but now embraces them as strengths.

• Barriers to Early Diagnosis (7:22 - 10:30): Shey talks about potential barriers to early diagnosis, including lack of awareness, school communication, and cultural factors.

• Transition from Education to Career (10:30 - 16:45): Shey shares her transition from studying marketing at university to working in marketing roles. She highlights challenges she faced in administrative tasks but emphasizes her strengths in creativity and communication.

• Strengths and Challenges in the Workplace (16:45 - 23:20): Shey discusses how she found her strengths, particularly in verbal communication and pitching, despite challenges with writing and organization. She also mentions the importance of onboarding and additional support.

• Discovering Co-Occurrence (23:20 - 27:05): Shey and Theo discuss the concept of co-occurrence in neurodiversity and how it can lead to a better understanding of one's unique neurodivergent traits.

• Motivation for Writing the Book (27:05 - 32:10): Shey shares her inspiration for writing the book, particularly driven by her niece's potential neurodiversity and the lack of literature addressing neurodiversity within the African and Caribbean communities.

• Book's Focus and Goals (32:10 - 36:45): Shey discusses the two key chapters in her book: "Light at the End of the Tunnel" and "My Superpower." She aims to provide encouragement, upliftment, and education to readers.

• Challenges of Misunderstanding (36:45 - 41:45): Shey and Theo talk about the challenges of misunderstanding and lack of awareness surrounding neurodiversity, both within and outside communities.

• The Impact of Sharing Personal Stories (41:45 - ): Theo acknowledges the importance of sharing personal stories to educate and create change, and he applauds Shey for her resilience and contribution to the field of neurodiversity.

And we hear more on Shey, how to connect with her and order her book.

This episode is supercharged by Dynamis Group

https://dynamisgroup.com/

You can buy Amanda and Theo's new book 'Neurodiversity At Work here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Neurodiversity-Work-Performance-Productivity-Neurodiverse/dp/1398600245

Love the intro music... it's from a past guest High Contrast: Music is Everything

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