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This episode is part of the 3rd edition of Podcasthon: a global effort among 1000+ podcast hosts to raise awareness and support for important causes by highlighting a charity of their choice during the same week (March 15-21, 2025).
Today’s episode features Samar Waqar, the Founder and Executive Director of Kind Theory, a neurodiversity-based nonprofit based in Texas. Using the insights and knowledge of neurodivergent people themselves, Kind Theory educates organizations, institutions, and the general public about neurodiversity, accessibility, and disability rights as these relate to autism and ADHD. In doing so, it improves educational, health, and employment outcomes for these marginalized members of our community.
During this episode, you will hear Samar talk about:
- How her experiences with her autistic son’s therapy and her own burnout inspired her to create Kind Theory
- The events and services that Kind Theory provides for neurodivergent people in Texas and beyond
- Discovering that she is neurodivergent herself
Learn more about Kind Theory at kindtheory.org. Get in touch with Samar at talktous [at] kindtheory.org or on LinkedIn.
Visit www.podcasthon.org to discover hundreds of other nonprofits and charities being highlighted during Podcasthon by podcasters around the world!
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This episode is part of the 3rd edition of Podcasthon: a global effort among 1000+ podcast hosts to raise awareness and support for important causes by highlighting a charity of their choice during the same week (March 15-21, 2025).
Today’s episode features Samar Waqar, the Founder and Executive Director of Kind Theory, a neurodiversity-based nonprofit based in Texas. Using the insights and knowledge of neurodivergent people themselves, Kind Theory educates organizations, institutions, and the general public about neurodiversity, accessibility, and disability rights as these relate to autism and ADHD. In doing so, it improves educational, health, and employment outcomes for these marginalized members of our community.
During this episode, you will hear Samar talk about:
- How her experiences with her autistic son’s therapy and her own burnout inspired her to create Kind Theory
- The events and services that Kind Theory provides for neurodivergent people in Texas and beyond
- Discovering that she is neurodivergent herself
Learn more about Kind Theory at kindtheory.org. Get in touch with Samar at talktous [at] kindtheory.org or on LinkedIn.
Visit www.podcasthon.org to discover hundreds of other nonprofits and charities being highlighted during Podcasthon by podcasters around the world!
Watch the video of this interview on YouTube.
Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player.
Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes.
Support or sponsor this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds!
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