Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Welcome to ‘Inside the Pickle Jar,’ the only podcast where being in a pickle is a good thing! It’s your go-to audio feast for all things neurodivergent. We’re like the crunchy dill to your sandwich, adding flavor to the way you see the world.
Each episode, we’ll dive headfirst into the kaleidoscope of neurodivergent life. Are you neurodivergent, or just neurocurious? A partner in crime to someone who marches to the beat of their own drum? Or maybe you’re a boss trying to decode the enigma of inclusive leadership? Buckle up, because this podcast is the Rosetta Stone for cracking the code of neurodiversity.
Join us for expert chit-chats, heartwarming tales, and pro tips that are more useful than a Swiss Army knife. ‘Inside the Pickle Jar’ is here to jazz up your journey to stronger connections, one episode at a time.
So, tune in and turn up the volume while we transform the way you perceive neurodiversity and unlock the potential in every unique mind.
Inside the Pickle Jar: Connecting with the Spectrum
Leveraging Neurodivergent Strengths in Leadership with Cheryl Richoux-Torres
In this episode of Inside the Pickle Jar, I sit down with Cheryl Richoux-Torres, a neurodivergent leader, innovator, and fierce advocate for inclusive workplaces. Cheryl opens up about her personal and professional journey: from feeling like a workhorse in the tech world to stepping into her full value through storytelling, confidence, and unapologetically leaning into her neurodivergent brain.
We also talk about:
- How Cheryl used her unique neurodivergent strengths to get promoted in tech leadership
- Her family’s intentional move to support her autistic son’s education
- The value of remote work accommodations for neurodivergent professionals
- Why building inclusive environments in school and at work isn’t just nice—it’s necessary
- The power of self-advocacy, community, and knowing your worth
Whether you're an autistic or ADHD adult navigating career burnout, a parent supporting a neurodivergent child, or someone craving more ease and belonging in your work life—this conversation is full of insight and real-life tools to help you thrive.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
✨ Connect with Cheryl:
Cheryl Richoux-Torres on LinkedIn
✨ Recommended Resource:
Bright House Learning
Suze Orman’s Guide on Negotiating Salary
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