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Extraordinary stories from neurodivergent people.

14/08/2025

“We're living in an era now where it's way overdue that we talk about and really bring change to how we view neurodiversity. It really needs to get the attention that it deserves.” Preeti Kalra shares her story and perspectives on my latest episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/240 .

07/08/2025

"Premature birth really does have the potential to individually impact a person throughout their lifespan. [The impact] doesn't just end once the baby graduates from the NICU." On my latest episode, Preeti Kalra reflects on how her premature birth has impacted her physical health and neurodivergence: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/240

06/08/2025

Today I was absolutely honored to find out that Beyond 6 Seconds won 1st place in the Impactful Story category of the 2025 Women Who Podcast Awards! I truly appreciate this recognition of the hard work and long hours that go into making this podcast, and the powerful stories that my guests share about their lives as neurodivergent people.

A big thank you to Women Who Podcast Magazine for creating this opportunity to celebrate the excellence of women podcasters!

04/08/2025

Preeti Kalra is a Hospital Clinical Pharmacist, an Associate Board member for March of Dimes, and the Director of Partnerships and Communications and Chicago Network Lead for WE ARE SAATH, an organization dedicated to increasing access to mental health resources for South Asian communities.

Preeti's own premature birth has impacted her health and shaped the direction of her life and career. In this episode, Preeti shares her personal experience as a preemie and a member of the South Asian community who realized her neurodivergence later in life: https://www.beyond6seconds.net/240

31/07/2025

“Spending time with people that you really love and can be around in your unmasked state is very healing.” On my latest episode, Space To Exhale author Lisa Hurley describes the power of "unmasking" as a Black autistic woman in a loving and trusting environment. Hear more from Lisa at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/239 .

24/07/2025

“Community care is a form of self care.” On my latest episode, Space To Exhale author Lisa Hurley talks about the importance of having a community while taking care of yourself:
Listen at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/239 .

21/07/2025

Lisa Hurley is an Anthem award-winning activist and author of the new book Space To Exhale: A Handbook For Curating A Soft, Centered, Serene Life.” She is also the Founder of The Great Exhale, a serene virtual community focused on sisterhood and soft living, where Black women can relax, lay their burdens down—and exhale.

In my latest episode, Lisa talks about how she realized that she is autistic, the guidance she provides in her book, the importance of having a community while taking care of yourself, and what it means to prioritize soft living. Listen to the episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/239 .

17/07/2025

Matthew Schwab Speaks is passionate about public speaking and sharing his story about living with Down syndrome. He encourages other people to share their own stories and life experiences too. Hear more from Matthew on my latest podcast episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238.

Text in image is a quote from Matthew: “It is your job to write your own story…And hopefully you can share your own story, anywhere you want: locally, nationally, or internationally.”

10/07/2025

Matthew Schwab has been challenging stereotypes about people with Down syndrome for his whole life. Now, with his own public speaking business Matthew Schwab Speaks, he talks about his life with Down syndrome and encourages other people to challenge old narratives that do not fit them. Hear more from Matthew on my latest podcast episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238.

Text in image is a quote from Matthew: “Be strong, be patient. Work hard and tear down old narratives…and make your own narrative.”

07/07/2025

Matthew Schwab is a 27-year-old North Carolina native with Down syndrome who has his own public speaking business, Matthew Schwab Speaks. In 2019, he gave a TEDx talk about the importance of employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Matthew hopes to help change how the world sees Down syndrome.

Matthew is also an actor whose first movie “Horsegirls” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025. He loves working as a restaurant host, doing things with family and friends and spending time with his fiancée.

On my latest episode, Matthew talks about his love of public speaking, his busy life, and challenging society's misconceptions about people with Down syndrome. Listen to the episode at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/238

30/06/2025

Talent agent, actor and disability advocate Abbie Hills of The Dazey Hills Company shares the impact of hiding -- and eventually accepting -- her cerebral palsy. Hear Abbie's story at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/237 .

Text in image is a quote from Abbie: “You can't be your most authentic self if there's part of yourself that you're trying to hide. If you can't be your most authentic self, you can't be your best self – then you can't be your most successful self.”

26/06/2025

On my latest episode, Abbie Hills opens up about how her cerebral palsy inspired her to become a talent agent who promotes diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry through her agency The Dazey Hills Company . Listen at https://www.beyond6seconds.net/237 .

Text in image is a quote from Abbie: “There's no more hiding. Because if I keep hiding this part of me, ultimately it's gonna block me."

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