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Matt Bird, the Founder CEO of ‘PublishU,’ overcame early struggles in remedial English classes and the belief that he was unintelligent. It wasn’t until his 20s, with his mother’s suggestion, that he discovered he might be dyslexic. This revelation explained the difficulties he faced during his school years. Matt transformed his life by becoming a successful author, with 20 books to his name, winning Book of the Year awards, and contributing to publications like The Times.

He now coaches more than 100 individuals annually to fulfill their dream of becoming authors and publishes over 50 books a year. Matt’s motto is that anyone can write a book. Additionally, he founded the global foundation NAYBA, which supports churches worldwide in promoting neighborly love. In this podcast episode, Matt Bird discusses his journey from feeling unintelligent to discovering his dyslexia and shares insights on writing a book. Key topics include growing up with self-doubt, discovering dyslexia in his 20s, his journey to becoming an author, and his mission to help others achieve their book-writing dreams.

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Discover how Jo Rees turned her personal journey with dyslexia into a thriving business and social media platform. In this insightful episode, Jo, a dyslexia advocate, keynote speaker, and social media educator, shares her story of brand transformation and business evolution. Learn how she built a massive following on TikTok, navigated the unique challenges of various social media platforms, and balanced her professional and personal life while running a sell-out dyslexia conference. This episode is packed with valuable insights into the power of social media in dyslexia advocacy and how it can open doors, create opportunities, and help people find their voice. Tune in to hear Jo’s inspiring journey and practical advice for leveraging social media for advocacy and business growth.