Trystan Reese is an award-winning author and facilitator dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with nearly two decades of experience in the trans community. He also has ADHD and identifies as neurodivergent. Trystan founded Collaborate Consulting to provide training on LGBTQ+ inclusion and has contributed to various anthologies on mental health and social justice.
During this episode, Trystan and I talk about:
- How he realized he had ADHD after his child was diagnosed
- What it was like growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, and the impact on his education and self-image
- How he coaches people in the workplace who have ADHD
- What workplace inclusion looks like for neurodivergent individuals
- How workplaces can support their neurodivergent and trans employees
- The negative impact of the current US government administration on trans people, including the current multi-state lawsuit Texas vs. Becerra that threatens both the trans and disability communities
Learn more about Trystan and his work at Collaborate.Consulting.
Watch the video of this interview on YouTube.
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