Charlotte Bachelor is a late-diagnosed Autistic/ADHD writer and speaker from Detroit, MI. She began documenting her diagnostic journey as a student at Michigan State University, where she earned a B.A. in Professional and Public Writing and a minor in African American and African Studies. Her work focuses on uplifting the experiences of Black Disabled Women and Girls. Additionally, she completed the Disability EmpowHer Expressions Program and is a current long-term Trainee with the MI-LEND Program. Through her powerful storytelling, Charlotte shares her unique perspective to illuminate underrepresented stories and experiences.

She has shared her story through the Autism in Black Conference, the Autism Stories Podcast, and the Spectrum Talk Podcast. You can find her written work on the Pure Michigan and Visit Detroit Websites.

Charlotte believes that a good story can change hearts and minds and inspire action. Using a blend of quick wit and meaningful storytelling, she hopes to leave her audiences hungry to learn more.

Outside of speaking and advocacy work, Charlotte is a member of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring Metro Detroit, taking care of her neighborhood cats, and having a good cup of coffee.

This week on Black Girl Diagnosed we are beyond honored to welcome Cheryl A. Poe — Founder & Executive Director of Advocating 4 Kids, Inc. and the visionary behind the “Advocating While Black™” movement.

Cheryl is a nationally recognized special education advocate who has dedicated her life to empowering Black families and parents of children with disabilities. Through her work, she helps families navigate schools, understand their rights under IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA, and demand equity in education systems that too often marginalize our children.

She is not only leading cases and challenging unjust practices—she’s building a movement that ensures Black families are seen, heard, and respected in every classroom.

We cannot wait for you to hear this powerful conversation with a true changemaker and fearless advocate for our children.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Cheryl Poe!

Black Girl Diagnosed is a bold and necessary podcast that amplifies the voices of Black women navigating the intersections of neurodivergence, disability, & mental health. Through raw conversations, personal storytelling, and expert insights, this show creates space for Black women from all walks of life in every industry to be fully seen—beyond stereotypes, stigma, and silence.Hosted by a Black Autistic Autism & Disability advocate, each episode delves into the real-life experiences of women living with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, invisible, physical disabilities and more—while unpacking the cultural, medical, and societal systems that often overlook or misdiagnose them.From the challenges of masking and misdiagnosis to the healing power of community and self-discovery, Black Girl Diagnosed is where truth-telling meets liberation. This is not just a podcast—it's a reclamation of identity, joy, and power!Whether you're neurodivergent, disabled, or an ally, or just starting to explore the conversation, this podcast offers solidarity, education, and a reminder: Black women deserve to be heard, healed, celebrated, Lifted & seen whole.Topics discussed will consist of but not limited to :Navigating life as a Black disabled/neurodivergent womanThe intersections of race, gender, disability, and neurodivergenceUnmasking, code-switching, and self-advocacy“Coming out” as neurodivergent or disabled in Black communitiesInternalized ableism and reclaiming identity