About ‘Ausome Charlie’ Ausome Charlie can help you create an inclusive culture with psychological safety and belonging, enabling people with all kinds of minds to thrive, bringing tangible benefits. Charlie Hart (she/they) is an experienced, CIPD-qualified HR Analyst. She was eventually diagnosed autistic at the age of 42, after struggling for decades without understanding whyContinue reading “About Ausome Charlie Ltd”
Category Archives: Inclusion
I’ve got 99 problems, but my kids aren’t one
I am very excited to share that our awesome offspring Jay and Zee are both starting to write and draw content for Ausome Charlie Ltd. They are both currently working on illustrated articles about Pride, and what it means to them. We all have a lot to learn from their generation. I can’t wait toContinue reading “I’ve got 99 problems, but my kids aren’t one”
Happy Pride Month
I am very excited about Pride Month this year! This is the first time I have arranged a walking presence at London Pride (75 wristbands for AIM for the Rainbow, the queer volunteer team within Autistic Inclusive Meets). I have five speaking events confirmed so far for Pride Month about the ‘double rainbow’ intersection ofContinue reading “Happy Pride Month”
Speaker Profile for Si Hart
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”
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)”
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”
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