Also on team Ausome Charlie Ltd is Simon Hart, also known as Fast Si (and the lucky second and final husband of Charlie Hart). Affectionately nicknamed Tigger since he was a toddler, Si bounced back from serious motorcycle accidents in his 20s, which left him with disabilities including type 1 diabetes (triggered by the traumaContinue reading “Speaker Profile for Si Hart”
Author Archives: Ausome Charlie
Elevator pitch (100 words)
I am a professional keynote speaker, specialising in neurodiversity inclusion and intersectionality. I am neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Complex PTSD), bi/pan and gender non-conforming hence I identify as a ‘queer AuDHDer’. Accredited as a ‘Professional Member’ of the Professional Speaking Association, I am an increasingly popular, knowledgeable, and entertaining speaker. I also offer neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+Continue reading “Elevator pitch (100 words)”
On the ‘double rainbow’
Intersectional Diversity: The ‘Double Rainbow’ of Autism and LGBTQIA+ Charlie Hart, also known as ‘Ausome Charlie’ (she/they), is a popular keynote speaker, an experienced Human Resources Analyst, and an influential neurodiversity advocate. Charlie is multiple neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Complex PTSD), bisexual/pansexual, and gender non-conforming. The ‘double rainbow’ Studies show that autistic people are far moreContinue reading “On the ‘double rainbow’”
Permission to take up space
No longer will I be self-conscious about my atypical verbal and non-verbal communication styles. I give myself permission to take up space, to sparkle and shine as my authentic self. Photo credit: Dave James, the bearded Brummie, professional speaker, life coach, comedian, photographer, and expert hugger.
Ausome Charlie’s Statement re: homophobic abuse of Sab Samuel (Aida H Dee)
It is just two days after IDAHOBIT (International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia), and what greeted me this morning in my Facebook newsfeed was the recording of a live video of Sab Samuel, distraught, heart-broken, and with a bruised and swollen face. For those who don’t know of him, Sab is an author ofContinue reading “Ausome Charlie’s Statement re: homophobic abuse of Sab Samuel (Aida H Dee)”
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
This Mental Health Awareness Week, I have no paid work, but I plan to publish free content about mental health every day. YouTube (4 minutes) for Speakers Collective Transcript: I’m Charlie and I am neurodivergent. That means neurologically different; my brain is not standard issue. Some of my neuro differences I was born with, othersContinue reading “Mental Health Awareness Week 2024”
My first TED talk
Do you remember your first TED talk? During sixth form and university (and my other two Alice in Blunderland years still in Lancaster after flunking university), I spoke like Bill and Ted most of the time. This started as a fun thing to do with my boyfriend Andy when I was 17 (we both lovedContinue reading “My first TED talk”
One year since I did a naughty thing…
One year ago today, I did a naughty thing and sampled some ADHD medication. They worked, and there was an unexpected side effect, this epiphany: I could no longer tolerate working in HR, and I must become my own boss. And neurodiversity needed to be main mission, not my side quest. Yes, one year ago!Continue reading “One year since I did a naughty thing…”
The launch of Club Ausome
Yesterday, I soft-launched ‘Club Ausome’. This is what I am calling the work I am doing to signal-boost my friends who are neurodivergent or disabled, have a lot to offer, and are not getting the recognition they deserve. ‘Club Ausome’ consists of a weekly half-hour live event, with a different guest(s) each week, and aContinue reading “The launch of Club Ausome”
My Autism Acceptance Month talks
I just received an email with such lovely feedback from my talk yesterday, I just had to share: ‘Thank you also for a brilliant, informative event.We have received lots of positive feedback about it, such as:– Interesting and inspirational speaker.– Great to hear her personal story and tips around allyship.– Very relatable.– Pure honesty aboutContinue reading “My Autism Acceptance Month talks”
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