Beyond 6 Seconds
First impressions can take only 6 seconds to make! But if you’re neurodivergent, those quick judgments about you can be misleading.
That’s where the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast comes in! Join me, Carolyn Kiel, as I talk with neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creators, advocates & more about their lives and identities. Their stories shatter misconceptions, break stigma and showcase the vibrance of neurodiversity.
Beyond 6 Seconds is proud to be an award-winning podcast! Check out my About page for more details.
Recent Episodes
Neurodivergence and Giftedness – with Emily Kircher-Morris
March 20, 2023
After working as a gifted education teacher, Emily Kircher-Morris became a clinical mental health counselor who supports gifted and twice-exceptional (gifted + neurodivergent) children. She is also the host of The Neurodiver…
A nonspeaking autistic writer’s advocacy – with Ben Breaux
March 6, 2023
How do you get an education when you cannot speak, and the school system does not understand your abilities or support your needs? This was the experience of Ben Breaux, a 22-year-old nonspeaking autistic man with epilepsy w…
Tourette’s advocacy on TikTok – with Monica Nguyen
Feb. 20, 2023
Note: This episode contains occasional swearing (coprolalia). Monica Nguyen is a 20-year-old disability advocate who lives in Sydney, Australia. Monica began sharing her experiences online after facing a lot of discriminatio…
Apraxia Story – with Tessa McEvoy
Feb. 6, 2023
Content warning: This episode mentions emotional abuse. Tessa McEvoy is autistic, has a speech disability called Oral Motor Apraxia, and was recently diagnosed bipolar. She talks about her experiences on her popular Facebook…
ADHD and the Black neurodivergent community – with Rickey Z
Jan. 23, 2023
Rickey Z is a Pre-K Special Education teacher who started her podcast management business in 2020. She is a co-host on Woe Nelly Media's "Geekin' Out" and is in partnership with ADHD + Black, an up-and-coming organization wh…
Disability representation in media – with Jeremy Andrew Davis
Jan. 9, 2023
Jeremy Andrew Davis is a screenwriter, film director, and consultant for disability representation in media. He describes himself as multi-disabled with several neurodivergencies as well as chronic illnesses. As a recognized…
Recent Blog Posts
How to Improve Your Podcast's Accessibility
Advice for making your podcast and social media more accessible to people with disabilities.
Beyond 6 Seconds is an award-winning podcast!
The podcast was recognized with an amazing nine award wins and one nomination in 2022.
Stop Telling Women How to Talk
Examining the bias against women's voices in radio and podcasting.
About the Host
Carolyn Kiel
Carolyn Kiel is an experienced instructional designer of employee training programs. As the Host and Producer of Beyond 6 Seconds, she has created a platform where neurodivergent and disabled entrepreneurs, creatives and advocates can showcase their candid stories. Carolyn has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vassar College and a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.