We had over 200 registered attendees and the feedback we got from the audience absolutely blew me away – the topic definitely struck a chord with everyone there, whether personally for neurodivergent employees, or by increasing understanding for parents/ carers and line managers.

I really appreciated Ayo’s openness and encouragement to explore such a challenging and deeply personal topic. Her talk was authentic, engaging, and most importantly, provided reassurance and perspective. She put in a massive amount of effort to “pull back the curtains” on what all neurodivergent people go through internally on a daily basis, and provided her unique story and lessons learnt on how she copes with this.

Furthermore, her ability to stand up for what is right and shine a light on difficult topics such as this one are both qualities I aspire to emulate.

On the International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, Ayo sat on the We Rise Initiative’s first clubhouse panel on ‘Feminine Traits fitting into Women in STEM’. She was a wealth of knowledge and provided a great insight into her multifaceted career in STEM and politics. She inspired both younger and older women to break glass ceilings and pursue their dreams regardless of opinions, a truly phenomenal speaker.