Resource Library

Author and Activist, Lauren Melissa (she/her), shares a powerful story of resilience and creativity. Diagnosed with autism in her twenties, Lauren Melissa turned the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity, hand-writing a novel that was later accepted by Bold Strokes Books.

Rawan Tuffaha (she/her) is the lead singer of the ASD Band, a group composed entirely of autistic musicians, which shines a light on talent within the autistic community. This episode explores the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities as they transition into adulthood, particularly in accessing employment and continuing to receive support.

Collette Divitto (she/her), founder and CEO of Collettey’s Cookies, turned her love for baking into a successful business where half of the staff has a disability. She chats about her successes, life as an entrepreneur, and the stigma many disabled people face while building their careers.

Award-winning filmmaker, musician, and creator of this podcast's theme song, Jennifer Msumba, shares her experiences in unrequited love as an autistic woman.