Beyond 6 Seconds

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

Life as a Black Deaf Autistic musician, AAC user and student -- with Kaishawna
Neurodiversity Autism Race & Ethnicity Writers

Life as a Black Deaf Autistic musician, AAC user and student -- with Kaishawna

May 29, 2023

Kaishawna is a 21 year old Deaf Black Autistic woman, clarinet player and college student who is studying to become an educator for neurodivergent and disabled students. She communicates using an Augmentative and Alternative…

Dysgraphia and ADHD representation in children’s books – with Patty DeDurr
Neurodiversity ADHD Dysgraphia Writers

Dysgraphia and ADHD representation in children’s books – with Patty DeDurr

May 15, 2023

Patty DeDurr is a mom, healthcare worker and award-winning author of two children’s books: "This Kid Can Hyperfocus" (a story about ADHD) and "This Llama Can Write" (a story about dysgraphia). She provides educational inform…

Beauty in the broken pieces – TBI, epilepsy and ADHD with Kate Wallinga
Neurodiversity ADHD Aphasia Brain Injury Podcasters

Beauty in the broken pieces – TBI, epilepsy and ADHD with Kate Wallinga

May 1, 2023

Content note: This episode describes instances of medical trauma and mental health crises, and mentions violence and death. Kate Wallinga is a forensic psychologist and crisis clinician by training, and currently hosts the p…

Autism, community and the DataFam – with Adam Mico
Neurodiversity Autism Career Change Technology

Autism, community and the DataFam – with Adam Mico

April 24, 2023

Adam Mico found supportive community, authentic connection and career growth as an autistic professional within the Tableau DataFam (data family).

Supporting mental health in Black autistic & disabled communities – with Janelle Johnson
Neurodiversity Autism Race & Ethnicity

Supporting mental health in Black autistic & disabled communities – with Janelle Johnson

April 17, 2023

Janelle Johnson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is a wife, mother, and Founder of Bridges Family Life Center, a Systemic Therapy and Consulting group practice near Raleigh, North Carolina. An award-winning ed…

Intersections of Autistic, Asian American and Jewish Identities – with Ben VanHook
Neurodiversity Autism Diversity & Inclusion Race & Ethnicity Religion

Intersections of Autistic, Asian American and Jewish Identities – with Ben VanHook

April 10, 2023

Ben VanHook is an autistic master’s degree student studying public policy at George Mason University, with the hopes of reforming employment and education policy to make them more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals. Be…

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

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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.