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In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by children’s author and autism advocate Pastiche Graham, creator of Pia Pistachio Gets a Job! — a book inspired by her lived experience as an autistic woman.

Pastiche shares how her appearance on Undercover Boss helped spark her publishing journey and why she felt called to create a main character autistic girls can see themselves in. We talk about the male-centered narrative around autism, the discrimination autistic people still face in workplaces, and the importance of public inclusion and representation. Pastiche opens up about reclaiming her voice, challenging stigma, and using storytelling as activism.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that autistic girls and women deserve visibility, resources, and spaces where they belong. Tune in for an honest discussion about courage, advocacy, and rewriting the story around autism.

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In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Janella (she/they), creator of Diversity in Neurodiversity and a Korean-Filipino American advocate using her voice to center intersectionality in the autism space.

Janella shares what it means to navigate life as a BIPOC AuDHD adult while managing chronic fatigue, and why continuing to talk openly about race, ableism, and identity is essential for real change. We also talk about the importance of creating safe, honest spaces for marginalized voices, balancing advocacy with rest, and finding joy through hobbies like reading, knitting, and traveling.

This conversation is a reminder that advocacy can coexist with softness, creativity, and care and that intersectionality must always be at the center of neurodivergent conversations.

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In this episode of Black Girl Diagnosed, we’re joined by Ky Kennedy a neurodivergent and physically disabled mother, lactation consultant, published author, nonprofit founder, public speaker, and disability activist.

Ky shares how their advocacy is rooted in lived experience and a deep commitment to true access and inclusion. As a proud service dog and ambulatory wheelchair user, they speak candidly about challenging ableism and pushing conversations about accessibility beyond minimum compliance.

We also explore how Ky’s creativity, poetry, and love for growth from gardens to communities shape their approach to advocacy and care. Through a neurodivergent lens, Ky invites us to reimagine what meaningful inclusion can look like when it’s grounded in dignity, imagination, and collective responsibility.

This episode is honest, empowering, and deeply affirming for anyone navigating disability, parenting, and advocacy.