S02 E15: Strength in Every Word: Jenny Okolo's Neurodiversity Perspective

Introducing Jenny Okolo, clinical therapist, TEDx speaker, and founder of SASA - a company dedicated to supporting neurodiversity and wellbeing in the workplace. In this episode of The Black Sherpa Podcast, Jenny dives into crucial topics surrounding neurodiversity, mental health advocacy, and personal growth. 

Here are 5 key talking points to entice you to listen:

1. Navigating Neurodiversity and Socioeconomic Backgrounds: Jenny shares insights into how one's socioeconomic background can impact their neurodivergent journey, shedding light on the intersectionality of identity and mental health.
2. Social Media's Role in Neurodiversity Awareness: Explore the nuances of social media's impact on sharing information about neurodiversity, from amplifying awareness to perpetuating misinformation.
3. Equity, Mental Health, and Human Rights: Jenny emphasises the importance of viewing mental health as a human right, discussing the duty we all have to educate ourselves on issues that may not directly affect us.
4. Harnessing Shyness as Strength: From being a shy girl to delivering a TEDx talk, Jenny shares strategies on using shyness as a weapon and harnessing the power of positive affirmations to build confidence.
5. Career Progression, Bias, and Mentorship: Jenny delves into the impact of bias on career progression for minority employees, highlighting the value of mentorship from both within and outside one's organisation.

Tune in to The Black Sherpa Podcast for a thought-provoking conversation with Jenny Okolo, where she shares valuable insights on neurodiversity, mental health advocacy, and personal empowerment. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion!

CONNECT WITH JENNY:

Instgarm: @JenOkolo
LinkedIN: Jenny Okolo
Website: SASA
TEDx Talk: How far can your empathy go? | Jenny Okolo | TEDxNHS

CONNECT WITH THE BLACK SHERPA

LinkedIn: Nyambe Sumbwanyambe

Instagram: @TheBlackSherpaPodcast

Website: theblacksherpapodcast.com

#theblacksherpa #socialmobility

The truth about what it takes to get ahead in life and business is out there…. It just not evenly distributed… YET!

If you like what you are listening to, please let me know. Post and tag the show on social media, rate and review wherever you are listening, or send me a message. I would love to hear from you.