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.
*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*
Recent Episodes
Chinese New Year, filmmaking and autism acceptance with Beatrice Leong
Adin Boyer - American Idol, autism and anti-bullying advocacy
2024 year-end episode
Inclusive education and Down syndrome advocacy – with Sheri Brynard
Fighting stigma about schizophrenia - with Michelle Hammer
Inclusive education – with LeDerick Horne, dyslexic poet and advocate
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Recent Blog Posts
Neurodiversity stories on the radio
Last month I was interviewed on a radio show called "On Your Mind" with Sam Marion on WRFG Atlanta 89.3 FM, where I got to talk about what inspired me to start Beyond 6 Seconds, conversations about neurodivergence beyond autism and …
Diversifying Your Guest List for Thoughtful and Inclusive Conversatio…
On July 15th, I co-facilitated a workshop hosted by The Podcast Academy with my podcaster friends Charlie Ocean and Kristin Quiroz Bayona! The workshop title was "Practice Not Perfect: Diversifying Your Guest List for Thoughtful and Inclusive Conver…
Beyond 6 Seconds won a 2023 Gold Signal Award!
Beyond 6 Seconds is a winner at the 2023 Signal Awards! My episode about Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) with Amber Louise Ainsworth won the Gold Award and the Listener's Choice Award in the Best Conversation Starter - Individual Episodes categ…
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.