Life With Lost Keys | ADHD & More‪!‬ René Brooks

Caroline Maguire is the author of the award-winning book Why Will No One Play with Me? and the brilliant mind behind the TEDx talk “Becoming a Social Spy: How to Read People Using Observational Learning."
In this episode René and Caroline sit down to discuss the ins and outs of building confidence and developing the skills to jump in and make new friends, making and keeping meaningful connections, and setting boundaries in friendships as neurodivergent people.
You can learn more about Caroline and her incredible work on her website, https://carolinemaguireauthor.com/. You can also find Caroline on Instagram, as @authorcarolinem, and her TEDxTalk on Youtube.

In this episode, we sit down with Jen Bee of BADDass Coaching talk about the challenges of navigating the corporate world as a Black neurodivergent individual.

We discuss Jen's journey of understanding her ADHD and how it has influenced the way she functions and interacts in the workplace, the importance of making accommodations - not just for visible disabilities but also for invisible ones like ADHD, advocating for changing the workplace culture to focus on strengths, and the need for employers to provide the necessary tools for their employees to excel so that employees feel comfortable asking for what they need to better perform in their roles.

In this episode we sit down with author and mother Tiffany Hammond, better known online as "Fidgets and Fries," to discuss her new book "A Day with No Words."

We discussed how Tiff found her voice as a writer, where her got the idea for the book, the importance of amplifying the experiences of non-speakers, and what type of work she'd like to do next.

You can learn more about the book and get a copy for yourself online on the official website - adaywithnowords.com.

You can find Tiffany online on the following platforms:
Instagram: @fidgets.and.fries Facebook: Fidgets and Fries TikTok: Fidgets and Fries This episode is sponsored by Calm Strips! Calm Strips are reusable textured stickers that stick (almost) any where that can be touched, scratched, traced, etc to relieve stress, release restless energy, and for sensory-seekers. Check their site to see the diverse selection of different textures, and calming patterns and designs available!

Video games aren't just for entertainment anymore.

"I think we have possibilities with Haptic feedback and controllers that is going to make some big changes to accessibility."


KSpadeTheProspect is a game designer at EA Sports who was diagnosed with ADHD. He talks about how growing up, he and his siblings would play video games together. He also talks about how video games have evolved over the years, and we even discuss how they can be used to treat ADHD.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How has the role of YouTube changed the gaming industry?
2. What are the next steps for accessible gaming?
3. How can playing video games help with focus and attention?
 
Where to find KSpadeTheProspect:
https://twitter.com/kspade64
https://instagram.com/kspadetheprospect?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I=
https://twitch.tv/kspadetheprospect
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KSpadeTheProspect is a game designer for EA Sports. He has been in the industry for four years and is known for his work as a Twitch streamer. He's also our producer's older brother, AND he's here to talk ADHD. 

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How KSpadeTheProspect became a game designer without a traditional college degree
2. The different experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age versus later in life
3. The challenges and benefits of managing ADHD


Where to find KSpadeTheProspect:
https://twitter.com/kspade64
https://instagram.com/kspadetheprospect?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I=
https://twitch.tv/kspadetheprospect
If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com. 
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Everyone starts somewhere, and BGLK has a whole story.
In 2014, I decided to finally take the plunge on a blog idea I had. And this year I sat down to talk about what beginning that was like. Everything you see here, started with an iPhone 6+ and my determination to make it so that Black people looking to learn more about ADHD had a resource that touched on the cultural element of living with ADHD.
And that made for a lot of wonderful moments. Lots of tears, lots of laughter, and lots of work!

If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com. 
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