Podcast
Working to Work
Hosted by Samuel Robinson · EN
Working to Work explores the intersection of neurodivergence and employment, asking why autistic people and the wider neurodivergent community often struggle to obtain and sustain meaningful work, and how that significantly shapes not only their working lives but their lives as a whole. Through incisive interviews with neurodivergent creatives, as well as politicians, academics, and business leaders, the series examines interpersonal and structural barriers and practical solutions.
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S2 EP11: Creative skills programmes - The game before the game?
3w ago00:52:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I speak with Yasmine Dankwah, the creator of Pathways, a podcast exploring how people try to find their way into the creative industries through skills development programmes. Drawing on her own experiences, Yasmine reflects on the realities of navigating these opportunities, from the process of applying to dealing with rejection. We talk about how Pathways emerged as a creative response to these experiences - using sound, storytelling, and a game-inspired structure to question how these “pathways” actually function. ~ Resources: Pathways Podcast: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLfrQfmbUA9DECeAu-mVYoPBpDLfC_zGI&si=9lpXUjQTLjotVOBk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GUWvM7DN3TpBWIK87ADKe?si=B-ugiXpFSjCXmj7GiTCFlw Neurodiversity In Music: Improving Access Shakira Alleyne’s documentary exploring best practices, barriers, and next steps in supporting Neurodivergent creatives in the Music Industry/Education sector. https://youtu.be/DImV7c6RWFk?si=ir9RWHOilWqsmEVE Wired4Music: https://www.wired4music.co.uk Sound Connections: https://www.sound-connections.org.uk
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S2 EP10: Question Everything — Math, ADHD, and Honesty Online | Youngmin Park (Part 2)
Oct 600:56:21Tap to summarizeIn this second part of my conversation with Youngmin Park, a mathematical biologist and professor at the University of Florida, we turn our attention to his YouTube channel, ADHD Mathematician. We talk about what motivated him to start sharing his experiences publicly, how he approaches openness with both care and honesty, and the ways his thinking about ADHD and mental health has evolved over time. We also discuss courage, vulnerability, and how the internet can both connect and confine us – and why, for Youngmin, authenticity is worth the risk. I had a few ongoing technical challenges with this recording, so apologies again for the less-than-optimal video quality, but I hope you’ll still enjoy this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation. Youngmin’s website: https://youngmp.github.io ADHD Mathematician: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLtlPRveA1APQnGAI2YVDGw
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S2 EP9: How I became a math professor with ADHD | Youngmin Park
Sep 2900:59:23Tap to summarizeI became aware of Youngmin through his YouTube channel ADHD mathematician in which he explores the research that underpins ADHD, and shares constructive and in a non-prescriptive way his own journey with neurodivergence, as it relates to his work, personal life, and sense of self. We’ll be talking more about the channel in the second part of this episode, but in this first hour youngmin spoke about his journey to becoming an professor at the university of Florida – despite difficulties including myself Patience and self compassion. Youngmin's website: https://youngmp.github.io ADHD Mathmatician: https://www.youtube.com/@ADHDMathematician
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S2 EP8 - Overcoming adversity to find a unique artistic voice | Abbas Zahedi
Mar 20, 202500:57:10Tap to summarizeArtist Abbas Zahedi joins Sam to discuss their multidisciplinary practice, navigating institutional spaces, and how their experiences as a neurodivergent creative shape their approach to sustaining a career on their own terms.
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S2 EP7 - Challenges and successes as an AuDHD musician | Joanna Sternberg
Mar 11, 202500:59:00Tap to summarizeAutistic musician Joanna Sternberg speaks with Sam about the themes in their music, navigating the industry, and the empowering impact of trusted friends.
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S2 EP6 - ‘Jack Tisson’ helps me explore ‘neurodivergent’ differences | Shaun
Mar 3, 202500:58:51Tap to summarizeYouTuber Shaun speaks with Sam about his character ‘Jack Tisson’’ — created to explore the causes of, and potential solutions to, challenges he’s experienced with work, and his wider life.
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S2 EP5 - Making art without a mask | Elinor Rowlands
Feb 24, 202500:59:50Tap to summarizeArtist and writer, Elinor Rowlands speaks with Sam about navigating a career in the arts as a neurodivergent person, and the work they’re doing to support marginilised autistic / ADHD artists.
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S2 EP4 - Outsider Music and Me | Daniel Wilson (Meadow House)
Feb 14, 202500:58:49Tap to summarizeDaniel Wilson joins Sam to discuss what the label of ‘outsider artist’ means and how it relates to neurodivergence.
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S2 EP3 - How ChatGPT helps ADHD work for me | Justin Borge
Feb 3, 202500:49:34Tap to summarizeSam speaks with ChatGTP enthusiast, Justin Borge, about how AI can support people with ADHD.
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Bonus: Why Flexibility Matters in Creative Spaces | Shakira Alleyne
Jan 28, 202500:07:49Tap to summarizeWhy Flexibility Matters in Creative Spaces | Shakira Alleyne
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