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The Evolution of a Neurodivergent Advocate

Jennifer is joined by Yvonne Barker-Leighton for an in-depth conversation exploring Yvonne’s personal and professional transition from the high-stakes world of finance to becoming a dedicated neurodivergent advocate.

Together, they trace the threads of neurodiversity through Yvonne’s life, from recognizing atypical communication styles in hedge fund managers to the pivotal moment of her own son’s autism diagnosis at age three. This episode examines the challenges of navigating the school system, the weight of parental guilt, and the profound shift from trying to ‘fix’ a child to embracing their unique way of being.

It highlights the resilience required to fight for support and the clarity that comes with a late-in-life understanding of one's own neurotype. Through the lens of the Unicus Collective and 3 Busy Brains, Yvonne shares her mission to provide the mentorship and community she once lacked.

It’s a powerful testament to the idea that being different is never being less.

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