From Noise to Nuance
Discover how Flare Audio is revolutionizing sound for neurodivergent individuals with Naomi Roberts, co-founder of Flare Audio. In this conversation, Naomi shares how Flare innovates audio products to support sensory-sensitive people, including their groundbreaking Karma ear protectors. Learn how sound engineering, neurodiversity, and cutting-edge technology come together to reshape auditory experiences.
Why Your Sensory Sensitivity Belongs On Your Resume
For years, I struggled in noisy, overstimulating offices, convinced my sensitivity was a weakness. Background chatter turned my brain to static, and harsh lights drained my energy before noon. But once I stopped fighting it and started finding work environments that actually fit my needs, everything changed. Now, I see my heightened perception for what it is—a professional superpower, not a liability.
Food Preferences Aren’t Something To Fight
For years, I ate Straus Greek yogurt with crackers every single day—sometimes twice. I wasn’t thinking about it as a "safe" food, just an easy one for a burnt-out chef. When my stomach rebelled and I had to move on, I started realizing how deeply food sensitivities and repetitive eating patterns are tied to neurodivergence. Now, as a chef and nutritionist, I focus on helping others find joy in food that works for them.
Miriam Groom Interview: Using Super Strengths to Find the Right Career For You.
Ten years ago, Miriam Broom hit a breaking point. Masking her neurodivergence in the corporate world had led to health issues and burnout. Taking a step back was humbling, but it gave her the space to peel back the layers and rediscover her authentic self. She began to see her neurodivergent traits not as flaws but as superstrengths that just needed to be matched with the right roles and environments in order to flourish. Now a career therapist and founder of Mindful Career, Miriam is on a mission to help people uncover their unique strengths and align them with careers that truly allow them to thrive–just as she has.
Why Self-Acceptance Is My New Resolution
Every year, I’ve tried to start January with a clean slate, chasing the mythical “new me.” But here’s the truth: I’m done trying to fix what was never broken. This year, I’m swapping resolutions for rest, self-kindness, and patience. Instead of beating myself up for what I haven’t done, I’m embracing what it means to just be. Unmasking is a journey, and I’m ready to take the next step toward authenticity. Are you?
