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What is Working to Work?
Working to Work explores the intersection of neurodivergence and employment, asking why autistic people and the wider neurodivergent community often struggle to obtain and sustain meaningful work, and what can be done to address these inequities.
Through incisive interviews with neurodivergent creatives, as well as politicians, academics, and business leaders, the series examines structural barriers and practical solutions. It offers a space for thoughtful, constructive ideas about how we might address the conditions that exclude people whose cognitive differences are not always visible, but are often misinterpreted or undervalued, and can significantly shape not only their working lives but their lives as a whole.
Working to Work episodes are broadcast on Resonance FM, and via a YouTube channel and podcast feed.
You can also follow the project on Instagram: @workingtoworkuk
Who is Working to Work for?
Working to Work is for neurodivergent creatives and others who feel ‘different’—those who think, communicate, and work in ways that don’t always align with typical expectations, leading to barriers in obtaining, navigating, and maintaining meaningful work.
It also serves as a resource for organisations, allies, and the general public to better understand these unique challenges and strengths, encouraging wider recognition and support for neurodivergent talents and perspectives.
Why this project?
Despite some successes, I've had to take unconventional routes to accomplish what I have, as conventional paths didn't feel applicable, and barriers hindered access to my creative career.
In 2022, following an especially arduous situation, I became determined to channel these challenges into creative outlets. Recognising commonalities between my employment-related struggles and those faced by individuals with experiences to my own I envisioned a platform for individuals to share their challenges, successes, and ideas.