Unlocking Potential: How AI and Workplace Rights Empower Neurodivergent Employees

Let’s be honest—workplaces often aren’t built with neurodivergent individuals in mind. If you’ve felt this, you’re not alone. Nearly 30-40% of neurodivergent adults face unemployment, despite their immense potential. Thankfully, the rise of AI and increased awareness of workplace rights …

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Negotiating Your Next (or First!) Salary

Whether you’re a new or experienced negotiator, the topic of salary negotiation is always relevant. For professionals of color especially, salary negotiations provide opportunities to narrow the persistent pay gap and receive equitable compensation for our work. Here’s a bit …

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Create the Perfect Resume to Land Your Dream Job as a Neurodivergent Professional

In the competitive 2024 job market, your resume needs to stand out. For neurodivergent professionals, highlighting your unique strengths can set you apart from other candidates. This guide will help you craft a resume that effectively communicates your neuroexceptional skills …

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Unpacking “You’re Not a Good Fit”: A Personal Journey

In a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion are getting more airtime, the phrase “not a good fit” continues to echo in the halls of workplaces and interview rooms, often leaving employees and candidates questioning its true meaning. As an …

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13 Rewarding Careers for Visually Impaired People

Around the world, an estimated 1.3 billion people live with some form of vision impairment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While 188.5 million people have mild vision impairment and 217 million have moderate to severe vision impairment, another …

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Meet Pernell Thompson: Head of Fitness Partnerships

Meet, Pernell Thompson, Head of Fitness Partnerships at Zeamo
What industry are you in?

Pernell: Health & Wellness

Where do you work?

Zeamo

What was your journey like to get to where you are in your career?

Coming out of …

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How to Succeed as a First-Generation College Student

Attending college can truly be one of the most unique experiences a person can have, and with it comes a lot of firsts. For many, it can be the first time they’ve lived away from home, the first time they’ve …

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The Truth About Life After Sports

They say all good things come to an end, and sports is certainly one of those good things. No matter how your career as an athlete comes to a close, the only thing you can count on for sure is …

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Having a Disability Doesn’t Define Your Career Potential — I Prove That Every Day

Out of her silence, Sharilynn Knight moves with a laser-like focus at her desk — fielding phone calls, filing emails, downloading documents, verifying information, and managing the mortgage-closing countdown for homebuyers. Deaf since birth, Knight works seamlessly in her job as …

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Increasing Your Confidence During Salary Negotiations

This episode is all about increasing your confidence during salary negotiations by advocating for yourself right now, regardless of how long you’ve been at your job. I share examples of how I have advocated for myself at different points in …

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