Neuro Revolution
Sharing the stories of neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers - rebel minds changing the world.
The world wasn't made for us. So we're creating a new one - where we all get to thrive.
Join Jennilee (she/they) as she shares her own stories and insights along with their guests. As a late-discovered neurodivergent person, Jennilee has a deep passion for seeing our community thrive having personally experienced different struggles and challenges in their own life. And yet, as Albert Camus says, "In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer."
May this be an inspiration to you to create a life and work in the world that is neuroaffirming, allowing you to shine your unique strengths and meet your unique needs. Because the world needs more of you in it.
Neuro Revolution
Boundaries, Burnout, and Belonging: An Autistic Entrepreneur's Journey with Bird Sellergren
Summary
In this conversation, Bird Sellergren shares their journey as a late-diagnosed autistic individual and how their experiences shaped their work as an autism coach and consultant. They discuss the importance of creating supportive communities for autistic individuals, the significance of autism-affirming approaches, and the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Bird emphasizes the need for self-awareness, managing burnout, and setting boundaries while navigating life as an autistic person. In this conversation, Jennilee and Bird Sellergren explore the complexities of unmasking in autistic individuals, the importance of building inclusive communities, and the establishment of value systems in organizations. They discuss the challenges faced by marginalized groups within the autistic community and emphasize the need for self-awareness and mindfulness as tools for personal growth. Bird shares insights on finding one's unique path in a world that often feels unwelcoming and highlights the vision of reducing suffering and fostering authentic connections within the autistic community.
Guest
Bird Sellergren (They/Them) is an Autism coach, doctoral student, accessibility and inclusion consultant. You can connect with them at:
www.neurodiversitylabs.com
http://www.bayareaautismcollective.org/
@birdsellergren on socials.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bird Sellergren and Their Journey
03:02 The Impact of Late Autism Diagnosis
05:51 Creating Supportive Communities for Autistic Individuals
09:08 Understanding Autism-Affirming Approaches
11:58 Navigating Entrepreneurship as an Autistic Person
17:46 Managing Burnout and Self-Care Strategies
24:00 Authenticity and Setting Boundaries
27:06 Navigating Unmasking and Personal Growth
29:20 Building Inclusive Communities
32:44 Establishing Value Systems in Organizations
37:46 Finding Your Unique Path in an Unwelcoming World
41:17 Practicing Self-Awareness and Mindfulness
48:49 Vision for Reducing Suffering and Building Connections
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