Eloquence, confidence, being good with your words – these are all traits that get preferenced for the spotlight so we end up hearing from the same few (lucky) people. No thanks!
On the Awkward As Duck podcast, I talk to everyday neurodivergent people and invite them to infodump on a topic that is meaningful to them. Awkwardness is expected and encouraged. Let’s normalise the f*ck out of being awkward and still having something to say.