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Spark Launch: Neurodiversity Ignited

SparkLaunch.org, Mike Cornell, Chaya Mallavaram

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You’ve landed at Spark Launch — the guide star for embracing what it means to be neurodiverse. Hosted by Chaya Mallavaram (the artsy ADHD brain behind Spark Launch) and Mike Cornell (a peer support specialist who reminds us that imperfection is where the magic happens), this podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful, and often challenging realities of neurodivergent life. Each episode blends personal stories with expert insights to tackle issues affecting our community, such as mental hea ...
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So the big question is this...how did some of the world's top entrepreneurs build, grow, and monetize their businesses whilst standing out from their competitors? Join me, Kay Suthar, as I delve into the world of AI, and all things podcasting. We'll explore how these technologies are revolutionizing community building and changing the podcasting landscape. With expert guests, we'll dive into a wealth of business strategies, to the latest in artificial intelligence. Together, we'll discover t ...
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Hosted by Dr Lisa Colledge, founder of Lisa Colledge Consulting, Culture by Neurodesign explores how cognitive inclusion, inspired by neurodivergence-inclusion, transforms organizational cultures. Cognitive inclusion not only drives happier, healthier, more engaged teams but also improves business outcomes. Inspired by best practices for enabling talent with neurodivergent thinking styles like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, Lisa and her guests discuss how leaders can create resilient, innovativ ...
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“Let's Think This Through with Bailey Parnell" is a bi-weekly video podcast that invites audiences to enriching conversations over drinks, capturing the essence of your favourite coffee dates and cocktail chats with friends. Hosted by world-renowed speaker and researcher in the world of human skills and digital wellbeing, Bailey Parnell, each 45-60-minute episode features segments like "Thought Experiments" and “On Second Thought,” alongside other varied discussions that provoke, amuse, and ...
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Hi, I'm Hannah! I founded 'Femme Forward' by BrainFruits to forward females to shape the future. Each episode delves into the ways humans and AI are reshaping the workplace, offering practical insights and strategies for making smarter decisions and driving success in the digital age. We explore the intersection of AI, leadership, and decision-making with a lineup of inspiring guests from industry giants like Microsoft, Salesforce, and more. Each podcast session focuses on a key problem that ...
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My name is Joseph K Muscat and my purpose is to bring you through a journey of Neurodiversity awareness and skillsets in the workplace and with entrepreneurs. This is all about transforming our mindset, finding purpose, discovering our superpowers, setting clear goals and creating solutions that will increase productivity and profitability by becoming more inclusive and diverse.
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Priya Chanduraj, the founder and CEO of FinTeam One, who discusses how her ADHD became an asset in the world of finance. Priya shares her experience of being a "challenged child" in India and how discovering her passion for economics allowed her to excel, and the freedom that comes from finding what you're good at. We A…
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Send us a text In this episode, Kay sits down with copywriter and AI advocate Chantelle Davison to uncover the real story behind impactful copy — and why great copywriting has nothing to do with being good at English in school. Chantelle shares her journey from burnout in corporate sales to building a thriving business as a copywriter who now teach…
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Discover how designing for diverse neurostyles boosts both fairness and performance. Neuro-inclusion works for autistic, ADHD, and neurotypical thinkers, without trading one group’s opportunity to thrive for another’s. This is the story behind my business, that led to me being recognized as one of the Top 10 Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future in 2025…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Jane Singleton, a learning specialist, executive coach, and founder of Launchpad for Life. With over a decade of experience in education, Jane shares how her early experiences advocating for people with disabilities ignited her passion for helping neurodivergent individuals thrive. She discusses the gaps in traditional …
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Send us a text In this episode, Kay Suthar sits down with PR powerhouse Laura Perkes to expose the myths, truths, and untapped power of public relations. From thinking you need to be famous to start PR to understanding how showing up in the wrong places can hurt your brand—Laura dishes the real deal. You’ll learn why being niche famous is the new b…
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New to neuro-inclusion? This episode is the perfect place to start. In this warm and curious conversation, Kay Suthar asked the big questions, about leadership, team culture, autism, ADHD, and how we build workplaces where everyone contributes. You’ll hear us discussing: • How I accidentally discovered the impact of neurodivergence at work. • The a…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Dr. LaToya Hinton, an autistic, ADHDer, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent women in leadership. With her experiences as a late-diagnosed adult, LaToya dives into the mental toll of masking, perfectionism, and how accessible environments can unlock untapped potential. She shares strategies for fostering authentic…
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What happens when masking stops working, and the system starts to make less space for difference? In this powerful, real-world conversation: • Will Savell shares his journey through ADD, executive burnout, and a fresh start. • Why “diversity hire” comments are more common, and more damaging, than we think. • The wide range of responses to neurodive…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Christian Vinceneux, ADHD advocate, coach (Life Guide Coaching), and former occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience working with neurodivergent families. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Christian reflects on growing up as a neurodivergent child in France, navigating challenges without the tools or wor…
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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar sits down with Natolie Warren, a transformational coach, therapist, and breathwork facilitator who is helping high-achieving entrepreneurs reconnect with the most powerful tool they already have—their breath. Natolie shares how she launched her private practice at just 28 and …
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What if the very skills your business is missing are ones you’re accidentally screening out? In this high-energy, thought-provoking discussion with organizational psychologist Robert Annis, we cover: • The unexpected strengths of autistic team members, far beyond the tech stereotype. • Cognitive diversity as a business asset for growth and innovati…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Michelle Markman, a late-diagnosed autistic entrepreneur and founder of ND Coach Inc., where she supports high-achieving neurodivergent women in unmasking and thriving on their own terms. Michelle reflects on how her diagnosis transformed her perspective on masking, burnout, and social challenges, and she shares practic…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar is joined by neuro-inclusion expert Lisa Colledge, who brings a bold new perspective on team building, leadership, and communication in the workplace. Lisa shares how her personal journey—sparked by her son’s autism diagnosis—led her to become a trailblazer in creating neurodiver…
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At the end of each episode, I asked every guest to continue the train of thought from the last episode. Starting from the beginning of the season, each guest had to connect the themes of their episode with the themes of the last one. At the end of the second season, we had the full train of thought ready. Links to Each Episode: Find all episodes he…
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Most brainstorms favor one type of thinker, and leave the others drained or silent. Discover how to unlock better ideas by designing your brainstorm for ALL neurostyles: introverts, ADHD-style fast thinkers, autistic-type deep processors, and more. ⚡ Includes 3 focus areas, each with 3 tactics, to help your team contribute their best thinking. Thes…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Peter O’Neil, a retired attorney, musician, grandfather, and author of My So-Called Disorder: Autism, Exploding Trucks, and the Big Daddy of Rock and Roll. Diagnosed as autistic at 65, Peter reflects on how that discovery transformed his experiences of masking, social struggles, and professional success. From solitude a…
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Send us a text In this powerhouse episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar sits down with business strategist and AI nerd Gina Trick — a woman who went from bankruptcy and losing everything to building a 7-figure business... only to walk away from it all for the sake of her health. Gina shares her raw, real story of resilience — from setting up a hand…
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A real situation. A real team. A real problem. The team believes their lead has ADHD, and blames that for everything: chaos, stress, last-minute scrambles, and sleepless nights. But here’s the truth: 👉 The real problem isn’t what you think it is. And solving it doesn’t require a diagnosis. In this episode, Dr Lisa Colledge shares a team case study:…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Kristin Walker, the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, to discuss her late-in-life discovery of being autistic and having ADHD. Kristin opens up about the emotional toll of masking, the powerful shift that came with her diagnosis, and how those experiences inspired her to amplify diverse voices in mental h…
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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar welcomes the unapologetic, dynamic, and multi-talented Maddy Alexander-Grout — the voice behind “Mad About Money.” From building a thriving franchise business to facing £80,000 in debt, navigating burnout, and ultimately receiving an ADHD and autism diagnosis, Maddy’s journey …
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Your team isn’t your family, but if you’re leading both, you likely have more skills you can interchange between both situations than you realize. In this conversation, Leadership and Team Coach Sharon Lim shares how two decades of guiding executives shaped how she raised her three teenaged sons, and what it taught her about trust, boundaries, and …
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Reid Miles, creator and host of Inside the Asperger’s Studio. Reid opens up about his journey from working in the tech industry to becoming a passionate advocate for autism and neurodiversity. He shares the ups and downs of navigating the professional world as a neurodivergent individual and explains how he found his vo…
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Send us a text Suze's Journey From Music Grad to Tech Empowerment Leader In this episode of Make Your Mark Podcast, Kay Suthar speaks with the dynamic and inspiring Suze from Technology Coaching, a woman making serious waves in the tech world. From studying music and working at Apple to building her own tech coaching empire, Suze shares how she hel…
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What if the traits you thought made you ‘weird’… are actually what make you a brilliant leader? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge speaks with Lee September, Software Engineering Manager at Bol.com. Lee shares how discovering his neurodivergence, and embracing traits like sensitivity, empathy and deep perception, have shape…
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Mike and Chaya sit down with Jay Goth, CEO of Burble Creativity Inc., to explore how his company is using immersive storytelling to spark imagination, reduce overstimulation, and create calming environments for neurodivergent children. Drawing from ancient storytelling traditions, Jay explains how Burble’s innovative storytelling tents combine soun…
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Send us a text In this episode of Make Your Mark Podcast, Kay Suthar sits down with Alexander Ford—a human behavioralist, marketing expert, and transformational speaker who fuses psychological science with real-world business strategy. From building websites as a 12-year-old to becoming a certified Demartini Method facilitator, Alexander’s journey …
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Mike and Chaya kick off Season 2 by welcoming Shane Currin, a mental health advocate, writer, and podcast host of Diamonds in the Rough. Shane shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, navigating bipolar disorder, and finding purpose through vulnerability and service. Together, they unpack the challenges and gifts of being neurodivergent, …
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Send us a text In this episode of Make Your Mark Podcast, Kay Suthar welcomes Darla LeDoux, a transformational retreat leader, best-selling author, and founder of SOURCED. Darla has spent over a decade designing and hosting transformational retreats that help people break through limiting beliefs, unlock hidden potential, and create meaningful impa…
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What do autistic pattern recognition, Temple Grandin’s visual thinking, and Israel’s elite intelligence unit have in common? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores why neurodivergent thinking styles - such as autistic and dyslexic neurotypes - are a natural match for high-performance roles in cybersecurity and intellig…
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Send us a text Unlock Podcast Monetization Secrets! In the final episode of this season, Join Kay as she dives into 3 essential strategies to monetize your podcast, whether you’re just starting or scaling up. Learn how to sell your own products, leverage affiliate links, and sponsor your own show. In this episode, Kay discusses monetizing your podc…
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Autism hiring programs, like those of SAP and Microsoft, proved that neurodivergent talent can supercharge innovation, retention, and team performance. But what if you’re a team lead, founder, or manager without a big organizational program behind you? In this episode, D. Lisa Colledge explores why these initiatives, while groundbreaking in their t…
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We like to think of ourselves as rational—but science tells a different story. Our brains are wired to take shortcuts so we can take rapid, instinct-based decisions, and while that helped our ancestors survive, today it can leads to sub-optimal outcomes. In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge discusses how the information proce…
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In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores what happens when culture meets people where they are—not where we think they should be. Using Steve Silberman’s now-classic Wired article The Geek Syndrome as a starting point, Lisa describes how Silicon Valley became a pioneer in neuro-inclusion—by attracting talented people, wi…
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Send us a text Are you familiar with the term 'Podfade'? It's a common challenge many podcasters face, where initial enthusiasm fades due to the demands of consistent content creation. In this video, Kay breaks down what Podfade is, how it can drain your energy, and most importantly, how to avoid it.Kay shares practical tips on staying organized, p…
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In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge speaks directly to leaders who aim to take advantage of a growth opportunity, but sense that something is not quite right in their team—even when everything on the surface looks fine. These early signals—low energy, stalled projects, reduced initiative—are culture alarms. They are subtle, …
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Send us a text Is podcasting really saturated, or is it just a rumor? Join Kay as ives deep into the buzz spreading across the podcast industry. Don't let fear or misinformation hold you back from launching or growing your podcast! Learn why this rumor is false and how to position your podcast for success despite the competition. In this episode of…
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What if the team member you rely on most—the one who always delivers—is quietly limiting your team’s growth? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores the risks of over-relyiance on high performers, and what it really takes to build a high performing, innovative team. Through personal stories, research, and actionable ins…
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In this episode, Dr Colledge explores Step 4 of her signature program, 12 Steps to a Future-Proof Workplace Culture. It’s the step where cultural change moves beyond the leader and begins to involve the team—intentionally, respectfully, and practically. With candid personal stories and a proven tool—the Neurostyle Navigator—Lisa explains how to bui…
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What does it really take to survive disruption—and thrive in the face of it? In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa Colledge explores two iconic companies that faced massive change in the early '90s: IBM and Polaroid. Both had brilliant people. Both valued culture. But only one turned its culture into a capability—and survived. Lisa unp…
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Work get-togethers are meant to be fun and engaging, right? But the fact is that they’re only fun for a vocal minority of your organization—and an exhausting ordeal for others. In this episode, I explore how team social events usually default to an extrovert-friendly mold, leaving introverts, neurodivergent team members, and those facing personal c…
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In this episode of Culture by Neurodesign, Dr Lisa College is joined by neurodivergent business psychologist Robert Annis for a candid and insightful conversation on neurodivergence, leadership, and the future of work. They discuss the strengths and struggles that come with neurodivergent experiences, the generational shifts in talent entering the …
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