This week I was on Dr Marianne Cintron from Step by Step Dyslexia Solutions Podcast. In the 17 minute episode we talk about my life with dyslexia, overcoming changes and the creation of this website.
Marianne program uses classical music to help dyslexia children to learn language. Have a look at her website to find out more.
https://www.stepbystepdyslexiasolutions.com/
I hope you enjoy,
Matt
In this episode, we meet Jack Churchill OBE, Founder and CEO of Scanning Pens and Empowering Technology Group. Diagnosed with dyslexia at 14, Jack experienced firsthand the challenges of keeping up in school. After losing his job during the late 1990s dot-com bubble burst, Jack and his university friend Toby started Scanning Pens. They recognized the immense benefits of text-to-audio pens for dyslexic individuals. Today, their advanced scanning pens, including exam-approved versions, support people with dyslexia globally. In 2023, Jack and Toby received an OBE for their contributions to international trade and the dyslexia community. This episode delves into the journey of Scanning Pens, its evolution, and the future of assistive technology.
In this podcast episode, Elizabeth Takyi shares her inspiring journey from a traumatic childhood in Ghana, where she was penalized for poor spelling and experienced the cane in the classroom, leading to feelings of inadequacy. After moving to the UK for secondary education and facing disassociation with schooling, she eventually left an abusive relationship.
Determined to prove her worth, Elizabeth enrolled in a college HR course but faced initial failure. It was only later that she discovered her Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, leading to a search for answers in the pre-Google era. With college support and assistive technology, she excelled in subsequent years.
With newfound confidence, Elizabeth founded “Aspire2 Inspire,” offering support to dyslexic business owners and others. She now serves as a neurobox ambassador, raising awareness about dyslexia and intersectionality. Despite being a single mother of three, Elizabeth continues to inspire through her resilience.
Key topics covered include childhood trauma, leaving an abusive relationship, discovering and overcoming dyslexia, supporting dyslexic entrepreneurs, navigating job searches with dyslexia, and finding one’s sense of belonging.
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