Facts & FAQ
Where did you work before, and what did you do?
I spent many years in management at IT companies like Oracle and Microsoft, and at their partners, as a Sales Director and as a Partner Channel and Alliances Manager. I studied Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Business Administration, and later turned to Psychology.
Being at the table where decisions are made taught me how hiring, onboarding, feedback, and meetings really work, where neurodivergent people get lost, and how they can bring their best results. It is the reason my workplace consulting is built from real delivery experience, not a slide deck.
How did you find out you were neurodivergent?
For as long as I can remember I felt different. I heard "too much" (I wanted to do everything fully, with a lot of energy), "too sensitive" (I noticed and felt more, from sounds and light to tone and mood), and "too quiet" (when too much came in, I went silent, which was sensory overload, not shyness). I was also direct to the point of bluntness, and I got jokes late.
I did not have a name for any of it until my husband. He is autistic, and when he went through an episode and was diagnosed, I supported him and read and researched constantly. Somewhere in those pages I started recognizing myself.
You mention obesity. What did you do about it?
I was always a bigger kid, and I was obese during my university years. Over about five years, until 2019, I lost 112 lbs (51 kg), from 242 lbs (110 kg) to 130 lbs (59 kg).
Why do you do this work?
Because every life is precious. I have met so many neurodivergent people who are bright and special, yet never found their place in this world. Some were pushed onto harmful paths, some ended up in prison, and some attempted suicide.
I have also seen what happens when the right environment finds them: they thrive and reach remarkable things. Many well-known people have spoken openly about being neurodivergent, and their success shows what is possible.