Naeemah Elias, a leadership coach, speaker, and TEDx storyteller, who was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at the age of 49, shares her experiences of growing up in a neurodivergent family, raising her autistic son, and building a successful career while understanding her unique wiring. The conversation delves into how her diagnosis brought clarity and confidence, her journey of self-discovery influenced by her children, and the challenges and advantages of being neurodiverse. Naeemah also discusses her path to becoming a TEDx speaker and the importance of embracing one's mental health journey.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Chatting with the Experts

01:40 Introducing Naeemah Elias

02:46 Naeemah's Journey to Diagnosis

05:42 The Art of Masking and Adapting

13:19 Family Dynamics and Mental Health

19:20 Becoming a TEDx Speaker

26:46 Embracing Neurodivergence

30:23 Connect with Naeemah and Final Thoughts

Get In Touch:

If you're interested in connecting with Naeemah Elias, you can reach her via her website(https://www.eliaspresence.com/speaker-page), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ladyelias/), or via LinkedIn(http://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemahelias).

To watch her TEDx talk, check here (https://youtu.be/lnNXcA28J30?si=IkVeQLbsbbu-aU5_) and check out her YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@eliaspresence?si=8jRlRofox3KQxfa1

For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.