In Another's View

Joshua Kao

“In Another’s View” - A podcast series to engage the community to advocate for neurodiversity. We will interview community members to share their experiences, challenges, perspectives and tips. Through the effort of our youth team, we hope to engage and connect a more aware and inclusive community. This podcast has also expanded to cover topics relating advocacy, neuroscience, and psychology. 

  1. 12/23/2025

    What Research Really Looks Like: A Cornell Student's Journey and Insight

    Ever wondered how undergraduates can find and make the most of research opportunities? In this episode, Meghana chats with Ben from the Life History Lab at Cornell, exploring his journey in research, the ins and outs of lab life, and practical guidance for aspiring researchers.

    37 min

  2. 03/10/2025

    Shining Together: Building Inclusive Communities at The Nest

    Ever wondered how to foster an inclusive community where all neurodivergent workers can grow and thrive? Curious about how Bill’s inspiring motto—"Make yourself shine, make others shine, and don’t be afraid to fail"—shapes an empowering work place culture?  New Executive director of The Nest, Bill Furgueson, shares how he cultivates a supportive environment where neurodivergent individuals form strong connections and staff members grow into their roles. We discuss the Nest's safe place to land and the many initiatives brewing inside the Nest.  Learn more about The Nest Coffee house's initiatives and mission here!

    44 min

  3. 02/09/2025

    Never Give Up and Keep Working On It: Friends Coffee & Tea's Mission to Shine the Incredible Abilities of Those With Special Needs—while enjoying delicious drinks and pastries

    Ever wondered how Friends Coffee & Tea can make delicious Asian pastries? Curious about how Friends Coffee & Tea serves as a training hub for FCSN students, offering them hands-on vocational job experience in a vibrant and welcoming environment? Our guest, Roxana Chiu, the manager of Friends Coffee & Tea, shares her story behind starting the coffee shop and the grand mission that extends beyond delicious pastries.  Support Friends Coffee & Tea by visiting their shop! Here is their website: https://www.friendscoffeetea.com/

    33 min

  4. 10/27/2024

    Bridging Tech, Medicine, and Advocacy: The Inspiring Journey of a Northwestern Senior

    Ever wondered about the interdisciplinary fields available? Want to explore the intersection of computer science, medicine, and community advocacy?  Our guest, Helen Zhu, discusses her journey from studying the musical abilites of autistic individuals with the Stanford Neurodiversity Project in high school, to her work at Northwestern's Habits Lab: using AI algorithms to enhance data privacy in mobile health sensors. She shares how she continues to explore opportunities for growth and pursue a field that feels right to her.

    49 min

  5. 10/01/2024

    The Amazing Journey of a Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologist!

    Ever wondered what the life of a Neuro-Opthalmologist is all about? Want to explore the magical pathways which connect the visual system and brain? Curious about swollen optic nerves and other artificial intelligence tools emerging in the field? Our guest, Dr. Shannon Beres, is a practicing pediatric neuro-opthalmologist at Stanford University. She is also a clinical associate professor in neurology and ophthalmology at Stanford and specializes in her clinical research on swollen optic nerves. She shares how she has continued pursuing purpose amidst each serendipitous step of the way.

    52 min

  6. 08/24/2024

    From Linguistics to Multi-modal Machine Learning: Learning is Our Best Capacity!

    Ever wondered how language is acquired in early childhood? Want to explore the multi-modal machine learning application for language acquisition? Curious about the strategies that could help expand our learning capacities for all ages? Our guest, Alvin Tan, a current PhD student at the Stanford Language and Cognition Lab shares his unique journey and how he has continued to pursue his curiosities amidst life's twists and turns.

    36 min

  7. 08/01/2024

    The Amazing Journey of a Neurodivergent Musician!

    Ever wonder how you can identify and cultivate your unique strengths in the face of uncertainty? Curious about how a mother's unconditional love can spark the untapped potential of a neurodivergent child? Want to learn about the techniques and methods to develop endless possibility despite limited capacity to communicate? Our guest, Ms. Sufen Wu, co-founder of Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN), and her amazing son Chiling Wu, share their journey and how Chiling has continued to grow and contribute tremendous joy to the community. Check out FCSN's mission and how you can get involved here! https://fcsn1996.org/

    1h 6m

  8. 06/27/2024

    The Art of Self-Discovery: A Journey of Trial and Error and Self-Exploration

    Ever wondered what you were born to do? Ever wondered how you could make a meaningful impact to the community?  Today's guest is Hannah Karsting, a rising senior studying psychology at Columbia University.  Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey filled with trial and error and self-exploration with her neurodivergence. Hannah also details her advocacy work as a research assistant at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project.   Hannah’s mission is to improve the human condition through interdisciplinary psychological insights and an unapologetic fervor for social reform. Tune in to discover the immense value of throwing something at the wall and seeing if it sticks. Learn about how your journey doesn’t have to follow a specific path.

    23 min
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“In Another’s View” - A podcast series to engage the community to advocate for neurodiversity. We will interview community members to share their experiences, challenges, perspectives and tips. Through the effort of our youth team, we hope to engage and connect a more aware and inclusive community. This podcast has also expanded to cover topics relating advocacy, neuroscience, and psychology. 

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  • Creator
    Joshua Kao
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 In Another's View
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