Working to Work

Samuel Robinson
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Working to Work explores the intersection of neurodivergence and employment, asking why autistic people and the wider neurodivergent community often struggle to obtain and sustain meaningful work, and how that significantly shapes not only their working lives but their lives as a whole. Through incisive interviews with neurodivergent creatives, as well as politicians, academics, and business leaders, the series examines interpersonal and structural barriers and practical solutions.

  1. S2 EP10: Question Everything — Math, ADHD, and Honesty Online | Youngmin Park (Part 2)

    06/10/2025

    S2 EP10: Question Everything — Math, ADHD, and Honesty Online | Youngmin Park (Part 2)

    In this second part of my conversation with Youngmin Park, a mathematical biologist and professor at the University of Florida, we turn our attention to his YouTube channel, ADHD Mathematician. We talk about what motivated him to start sharing his experiences publicly, how he approaches openness with both care and honesty, and the ways his thinking about ADHD and mental health has evolved over time. We also discuss courage, vulnerability, and how the internet can both connect and confine us – and why, for Youngmin, authenticity is worth the risk. I had a few ongoing technical challenges with this recording, so apologies again for the less-than-optimal video quality, but I hope you’ll still enjoy this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation. Youngmin’s website: https://youngmp.github.io ADHD Mathematician: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLtlPRveA1APQnGAI2YVDGw

    56 min
  2. S2 EP9: How I became a math professor with ADHD | Youngmin Park

    29/09/2025

    S2 EP9: How I became a math professor with ADHD | Youngmin Park

    I became aware of Youngmin through his YouTube channel ADHD mathematician in which he explores the research that underpins ADHD, and shares constructive and in a non-prescriptive way his own journey with neurodivergence, as it relates to his work, personal life, and sense of self. We’ll be talking more about the channel in the second part of this episode, but in this first hour youngmin spoke about his journey to becoming an professor at the university of Florida – despite difficulties including myself Patience and self compassion. Youngmin's website: https://youngmp.github.io ADHD Mathmatician: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDMathematician

    59 min

  3. 20/03/2025

    S2 EP8 - Overcoming adversity to find a unique artistic voice | Abbas Zahedi

    Artist Abbas Zahedi joins Sam to discuss their multidisciplinary practice, navigating institutional spaces, and how their experiences as a neurodivergent creative shape their approach to sustaining a career on their own terms.

    57 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    S2 EP7 - Challenges and successes as an AuDHD musician | Joanna Sternberg

    Autistic musician Joanna Sternberg speaks with Sam about the themes in their music, navigating the industry, and the empowering impact of trusted friends.

    59 min
  5. S2 EP6 - ‘Jack Tisson’ helps me explore ‘neurodivergent’ differences | Shaun

    03/03/2025

    S2 EP6 - ‘Jack Tisson’ helps me explore ‘neurodivergent’ differences | Shaun

    YouTuber Shaun speaks with Sam about his character ‘Jack Tisson’’ — created to explore the causes of, and potential solutions to, challenges he’s experienced with work, and his wider life.

    59 min

  6. 24/02/2025

    S2 EP5 - Making art without a mask | Elinor Rowlands

    Artist and writer, Elinor Rowlands speaks with Sam about navigating a career in the arts as a neurodivergent person, and the work they’re doing to support marginilised autistic / ADHD artists.

    1 hr

  7. 14/02/2025

    S2 EP4 - Outsider Music and Me | Daniel Wilson (Meadow House)

    Daniel Wilson joins Sam to discuss what the label of ‘outsider artist’ means and how it relates to neurodivergence.

    59 min
  8. S2 EP3 - How ChatGPT helps ADHD work for me | Justin Borge

    03/02/2025

    S2 EP3 - How ChatGPT helps ADHD work for me | Justin Borge

    Sam speaks with ChatGTP enthusiast, Justin Borge, about how AI can support people with ADHD.

    50 min
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About

Working to Work explores the intersection of neurodivergence and employment, asking why autistic people and the wider neurodivergent community often struggle to obtain and sustain meaningful work, and how that significantly shapes not only their working lives but their lives as a whole. Through incisive interviews with neurodivergent creatives, as well as politicians, academics, and business leaders, the series examines interpersonal and structural barriers and practical solutions.

Information

  • Creator
    Samuel Robinson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Working to Work