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Lessons In Dyslexic Thinking

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Apr 8, 2025 • 20min

HRH Princess Sarah Zeid: How to find your voice and create change using your Dyslexic Thinking

Humanitarian, maternal and newborn health activist, HRH Princess Sarah Zeid of Jordan joins Kate to share her moving and personal dyslexia story. She tells us how thinking differently can be an advantage in tackling some of the world’s trickiest issues and how she’s used her Dyslexic Thinking to become a powerful voice for maternal and newborn issues in refugee and humanitarian settings. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexics This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo Thank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 31min

Josh Turner: Taking a stand: How Dyslexic Thinking built a business and helped the homeless.

Can socks change the world? Dyslexic entrepreneur, Josh Turner, thinks so. He used his Dyslexic Thinking to set up the phenomenal social impact business, Stand4Socks, which donates a pair of socks, for every pair bought. So far, he has donated half a million pairs of socks to homeless people in the UK, Europe and vulnerable people in the Ukraine. He tells Kate how his Dyslexic Thinking skills help him to solve problems creatively and how they took him from ‘bottom of the class’ to creating a ‘best-in-class’ social impact business that’s good for people and the planet.Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexics This podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-Demo Thank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 15min

Jean Oelwang: How to THINK BIG and use your Dyslexic Thinking to change the world

Globally renowned dyslexic changemaker, Jean Oelwang, helped found entrepreneurial charity, Virgin Unite, along with Richard Branson in 2003. She went on to help Richard, Peter Gabriel and Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu to create the Elders. Jean tells Kate how she and Richard use their Dyslexic Thinking skills to think big and drive change – at speed – with what she calls ‘radical impatience’ and gives her 3 top tips on how you can use Dyslexic Thinking to change the world. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexicsThis podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-DemoThank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 35min

Erin Brockovich: How Dyslexic Thinking won the biggest direct action lawsuit in US history. 

Dogged. Determined. Persistent. Intuitive. All Dyslexic Thinking traits that helped inspirational activist, Erin Brockovich (a single mum and file clerk secretary at an American law firm) to take on the might of a utility company, PG&E. Their use of carcinogenic chemicals was poisoning residents of Hinkley. Even when she was told to drop the case by a powerful US law firm, her determination to challenge the status quo and right a wrong, drove her to persist and win a settlement of $333million for more than 600 residents. It was the largest direct action lawsuit in U.S. history. She went on to become a world-leading environmental activist. She tells Kate how her Dyslexic Thinking helped her uncover one of the US’s biggest health scandals and what it was like to have Julia Roberts play her in the Oscar award-winning film of her life. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexicsThank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 28, 2024 • 31min

Stephanie Ruhle: How to not give up

80% of dyslexics leave school unidentified. One of America’s most-loved news hosts is one of them. Stephanie Ruhle, star of MSNBC’s 11th hour, tells Kate how she discovered she was dyslexic when her son was identified. She explains what made her write THAT Instagram post to her son which went viral, (and prompted Gwyneth Paltrow to get in touch), explains why being open about your dyslexia is the way to go and how her advice to every dyslexic is: never give up. A must listen for any parent. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexicsThis podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-DemoThank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 21, 2024 • 29min

Rob Law: How to develop resilience for life

Despite being told that his company was ‘worthless’ on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Dyslexic Thinker, Rob Law, inventor of the kids suitcase, Trunki, went on to sell 5 million suitcases in over 100 countries and won 120 design awards. Last year, he sold his company for over £12million. He tells Kate why resilience to key to overcoming challenges in life and how AI is set to turbocharge the ultra-valuable skills dyslexics have. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexicsThis podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-DemoThank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 14, 2024 • 29min

Andy Cooks: why your Dyslexic Thinking is a recipe for success

Andy Cooks, a professional chef with 15 million followers and a history of cooking in top restaurants, discusses how dyslexic thinking enhances his culinary creativity. He dives into his journey from corporate chef to social media star, sharing tips for success like his unique method for crispy bacon. Andy reflects on the challenges of dyslexia in cooking and education, emphasizing resilience and the importance of pursuing passions. His inspiring anecdotes highlight how embracing failure can lead to greater achievements in the kitchen.
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May 7, 2024 • 33min

Liz Pichon: Creator of Tom Gates stories - How to get your brilliant ideas on paper

She may have sold over 16 million copies of her books, but Tom Gates creator and utterly brilliant dyslexic storyteller, Liz Pichon, didn’t start writing til her forties. Now she uses her Dyslexic Thinking to create books that ALL kids – especially dyslexic kids – just ADORE with their mix of pictures, stories, jokes and doodles. Like many dyslexics, she has hundreds of ideas – but how does she get them down on paper? Listen in to find out her tricks and tips for young storytellers, why she’s proud to tell kids she’s dyslexic and hear her tremendous fail – involving the brilliant film, Jaws, and her old English teacher. A brilliant lesson not to bunk off from. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexicsThis podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-DemoThank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 37min

Megan McCubbin: How to be naturally curious & make the most of your brilliant dyslexic brain

Growing up with a bedroom full of cockroaches, snakes, hamsters, preying mantises and poodles, BBC Wildlife presenter, Zoologist & Made By Dyslexia Ambassador, Megan McCubbin, has always been naturally curious. But it’s her Dyslexic Thinking that helps her to explore and simplify complex science, and help us understand the wonder of the natural world on BBC shows like Springwatch and Animal Park. She tells Kate why TV is a natural habitat for dyslexic minds and why it’s vital to tell people you are dyslexic at work. Powerful stories | Experts in Dyslexic Thinking | Inspiring dyslexicsThis podcast is sponsored by Microsoft, who like us are passionate about empowering Dyslexic Thinking. Check out their brilliant Immersive Reader, free across several Microsoft 365 apps, which helps Dyslexic Thinkers to fly, here: https://aka.ms/ImmersiveReader-DemoThank you for listening. Website: https://www.madebydyslexia.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madebydyslexiaTwitter: https://twitter.com/MadeByDyslexia LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/madebydyslexiaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madebydyslexia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 20min

Omari McQueen: Why Dyslexic Thinking is the secret ingredient to success

Omari McQueen is an inspiring young entrepreneur who became a CEO by age 12 and hosts a BBC cooking show. In this engaging chat, he reveals how dyslexic thinking fuels his creativity in developing unique vegan recipes. Omari shares personal experiences of overcoming educational challenges and emphasizes the support of family and teachers. He offers advice for fellow dyslexics on embracing their journey while learning valuable lessons from culinary mishaps. Plus, he unveils his bold dreams for the future!

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