Lucy Stevens

Co-founder and Creative Director at Social Cipher, responsible for character design and storytelling in evidence-based SEL games centered on neurodivergent representation.

Best podcasts with Lucy Stevens

Ranked by the Snipd community

Oct 8, 2025 • 53min

Building Belonging Through Games: Social Cipher’s Mission for Neurodivergent Youth with Lucy Stevens and Vanessa Castañeda Gill

Vanessa Castañeda Gill, CEO of Social Cipher and an autistic/ADHD Latina, teams up with Lucy Stevens, the Creative Director, to create engaging social-emotional learning games for neurodivergent youth. They discuss how their lived experiences shape game design, focusing on authentic representation and strengths-based approaches. The duo highlights feedback from players, emphasizing the importance of belonging in mitigating youth anxiety. They also explore the integration of their curriculum in schools, making a significant impact on students' self-advocacy and connection.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app