Building Differently

Honest reflections on Education, disability, neurodivergence and creating inclusive systems that work in the real world!

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A little day in the life… and a very honest chat at the end.

A real, unfiltered day in the life of running Kindling Minds as a neurodivergent, disabled founder.

This post shares the honest middle… the spinning thoughts, the exhaustion, the gratitude, and the people who quietly change your trajectory. It’s about growth that isn’t tidy, support that steadies you, and learning that your voice matters.

If you’ve ever felt stretched but hopeful at the same time, this one’s for you.

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When networking is about belonging, not business!

Collage-style image showing a professional networking or conference event. Scenes include attendees listening to a presentation, notebooks with handwritten notes, water jugs and conference materials on tables, with overlaid text reading “The Power of Networking.”

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My Hot take for 2026

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What I’ve Learned in 2025

From burnout and survival to community and purpose, 2025 taught me that growth doesn’t happen alone. This year changed the way I work, live, and believe in myself… and it’s only the beginning…

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🌿 When You Feel a Little Lost in Your Twenties (and Beyond)

Feeling Lost in Your Twenties: Finding Direction When Life Feels Uncertain

Do you ever feel a little lost, even when life finally seems to be taking shape? You’ve finished education, you’re working hard, building a career or business you care about, maybe even in a loving relationship, and yet, something still feels missing.

I’m 26, officially “out in the world,” running a business I’m proud of, and in a wonderful, honest relationship where we talk about everything, dreams, fears, and the future we want to build together. On paper, it sounds like everything’s falling into place.

And yet, some days, I feel completely adrift.

That quiet sense of uncertainty - the feeling of shouldn’t I have figured this out by now? is something many of us experience in our twenties and thirties. You can be grateful for what you have and still feel unsure of where you’re heading. You can be excited about your goals and still overwhelmed by how far away they seem.

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