Today we are joined by Stephanie Ward, who shares her journey from overcoming significant health challenges to building a supportive community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs through the Spicy Brain Collective. They discuss the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals, the impact of COVID-19 on social skills, and the importance of self-care and spirituality. Stephanie emphasizes the value of intuition over AI in decision-making and the need for a supportive environment for neurodivergent voices. The conversation concludes with insights into future projects and the importance of community support.
Guest Bio:
Stephanie Ward is an experienced freelancer-turned-entrepreneur and founder of the Spicy Brain Collective and Spicy Brain Energy - two companies providing a range of services to, for, with and about those marginalised by disability and neurodivergence.
Stephanie, now leading a 7-figure empire, is an experienced virtual assistant with a broad range of skills developed across 12 years as a freelancer. First starting as a copywriter in 2012 as a way to pass her maternity leave, she has developed a plethora of services in her one-stop-shop group of companies, ranging from web design, to diary management, to Amazon KDP campaign development, to fundraising, now leading a team of 10.
We live in a time where differences are being recognised as something to be celebrated. As someone who faced more than her share of adversity, finding herself physically disabled with 2 neurodivergent diagnoses, Stephanie knows what it’s like to try ten times harder just to “match the normies”, and uses her experience to empower and inspire others.
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Melanie’s Businesses:
LifeVantage Representative: http://protandimcanada.lifevantage.com/
