On February 28th, 2024, our Tales to Inspire live events resumed with a powerful discussion on Living with Neurodiversity, featuring our esteemed ambassadors, Daniel Jones and Meg Holloway. For those who couldn’t join us, here’s a recap of the enlightening conversation.

Meg shared her personal journey of discovering her ADHD and how it influenced her career choices and life decisions. The struggle with timekeeping in the workplace led her to question her cognitive processes, ultimately leading to her realization of having ADHD. With support from her sister, Meg embarked on a journey to embrace her neurodivergence, coach others, and foster a community of positivity. Her story is a testament to the power of self-discovery and acceptance.

Following Meg, Daniel shared his own experience of living with neurodivergence, shaped by a traumatic childhood and feelings of disconnection from those around him. After seeking therapy and receiving his diagnoses, Daniel turned to YouTube for resources but found a lack of engaging content. In response, he launched his own channel to connect with others facing similar challenges. Today, Daniel creates daily content, authored a best-selling book, and advocates for legislative improvements for autism. His journey highlights the transformative impact of self-advocacy and community support.

During the Q&A session, Daniel and Meg addressed various topics, including the challenges of waiting times for diagnosis, advocating for change in the workplace, leadership, and reforming the education system. Their insightful responses provided valuable guidance and inspiration to the audience.

One key takeaway from Daniel was his mantra of “supercharging everything,” encouraging individuals to strive for excellence and pursue multiple goals simultaneously. This mindset reflects the resilience and determination of neurodiverse individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.

If you missed out on this empowering event, don’t worry. We have more free live events scheduled throughout 2024. 

Let’s continue to celebrate and embrace neurodiversity together.

This article was written by Megan Morris on behalf of Tales to Inspire