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For Dana Griffin, aging is not a problem to be solved but a resource to be unlocked. Dana is the co-founder and CEO of Eldera, a platform that connects older adults with young people in need of mentorship and connection. In this episode of Dyslexic Design Thinking, Dana opens up about being raised by her grandparents in Romania, how the coronavirus brought Eldera’s mission into focus and her experiences living and working with dyslexia.In this episode: Dana Griffin on LinkedIn ElderaCNBC: Harvard researchers say this mental shift will help you live a longer, healthier lifeSense of Purpose in Life and Cardiovascular Disease: Underlying Mechanisms and Future Directions Association Between Life Purpose and Mortality Among US Adults Older Than 50 YearsAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley and the New World Order by Kai-Fu LeeFind out more about ⁠Dyslexic Design Thinking⁠ or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit ⁠gershoni.com⁠.

For textile performance artist Harriet Riddell, each embroidery is an opportunity for connection and collaboration. Harriet creates observational drawings with her sewing machine, often popping up in outdoor settings where wall outlets are in short supply. To power her machine, she invites her audiences to pedal a bicycle, which, in turn, generates electricity. In this episode of Dyslexic Design Thinking, Harriet joins Gil for a deep dive into her process, her career and her experiences living and working with dyslexia. In this episode: Harriet’s websiteHarriet on social media: Instagram, Threads and LinkedInElectric Pedals, makers of Harriet’s bicycleThe Spire and Spoke, the pub owned by Harriet’s father, John RiddellFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Photographer, user experience researcher, storyteller and advocate Paige K. Parsons joins Gil for a conversation that explores her multifaceted career. Paige discusses what it was like attending a top-tier university as a dyslexic, as well as her latter-day roles as house photographer at the Fillmore and a champion for the rabbit community. In this episode: Paige K. Parsons’ websiteFollow Paige on Facebook , Instagram, X and LinkedIn.Explore Paige’s work on YouTube and Flickr.Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

What if your challenges were actually your superpowers? In this episode, Gil welcomes Jake & Max Sussman, founders of Superpower Mentors, an online mentorship platform for youth with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and other learning differences. Jake and Max share what it was like growing up together and what “superpower” means to them, then turn the tables on Gil to find out he would have benefited from having a dyslexic mentor. This recording is an edited version of the original conversation. In this episode: Superpower Mentors website Superpower Mentors on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInThe Forgotten Child: A poem dedicated to the neurodiverse Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Atari and Chuck E. Cheese founder Nolan Bushnell joins host Gil Gershoni for a conversation about gaming, technology, entrepreneurship and how dyslexia continues to influence a career that spans more than five decades. This recording is an abridged version of the original livestream. Learn more about Nolan: Find Nolan on XConnect with Nolan on LinkedInFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

In celebration of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Gil welcomes X Games skier, filmmaker and entrepreneur Alex Hackel for this live podcast recording. Alex discusses his medal-winning career, his work with the Swedish production house The Bunch and his ski brand 1000 Skis.This recording is an abridged version of the original conversation.In this episode: Alex Hackel on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.The Bunch1000 SkisFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by educator, designer, photographer and author Jeffrey Conger. Jeffrey talks about his upbringing in the Rocky Mountains, his passion for cars, the teachers who went to bat for him before he knew he was dyslexic and the Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium he co-founded at Montana State University, where he is a professor of graphic design.In this episode: Jeffrey Conger on LinkedInDyslexia & Innovation Symposium Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service creative agency in San Francisco. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by neuroscientist, author, meditation teacher and speaker Nicole Tetreault. Nicole discusses the concept of neuroindividuality, the power of twice exceptional (2e) individuals and the inspiration for her book “Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Unique Thinking.” She also shares how a constellation of challenging life experiences led her to combine the unlikely worlds of neuroscience and meditation. In this episode: Nicole’s websiteNicole on InstagramNicole’s book, “Insight Into a Bright Mind: A Neuroscientist's Personal Stories of Unique Thinking” Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by David Lucchino, an executive, entrepreneur and investor in the field of biotechnology. David shares insights from his career leading several groundbreaking biotech companies, as well as how he helps children and young adults find their passion for life sciences and how the ability to see around corners has been a key to his success. In this episode: David Lucchino on LinkedInLandmark CollegeDavid and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm GladwellMultiple Intelligences: New Horizons in Theory and Practice by Howard GardnerFind out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by Theresa Fitzgerald, a mission-driven design leader, educator and designer. Theresa’s career as a creative director and design executive includes stops at Sesame Workshop, Nickelodeon and United Media. Hear her discuss how she connects to her maker spirit as a creative director, what it’s like being a reading tutor as a dyslexic and how the world’s most famous children’s TV program stays on-brand. For more information: Theresa Fitzgerald at Parsons School of Design, on Instagram and on LinkedIn. Children’s Dyslexia Centers Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by award-winning novelist Sally Gardner. Sally talks about her early career as a set designer and what it was like writing from the perspective of a dyslexic protagonist. Stick around to hear Sally share her favorite word. (Surprise: It's five syllables!)In this week's episode: Sally Gardner's website, Instagram and Twitter.Sally's contribution to Dyslexic Dictionary, the exhibit executive produced by Gil that premiered in San Francisco in 2022Sally's appearance on The Bigger Picture With Amazing Dyslexics co-hosted by Gil, Kate Power and Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth from 2021 Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected] Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit gershoni.com.

Gil is joined by director, actor and writer Aaron Wolf. Aaron talks about how growing up on movie sets inspired him to start his own production company, how his I Am Able Foundation is empowering a new generation of dyslexics and how graduating with honors from a top university surprised even him. In this week's episode: Aaron Wolf's Instagram, Twitter, TikTok I Am Able Foundation Howling Wolf Productions The Hopeless Show with Aaron Wolf & Rohit Thawani Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at [email protected]. Dyslexic Design Thinking is a production of Gershoni Creative, a full-service branding agency with offices in San Francisco and Dallas. For more information, visit ⁠gershoni.com⁠ (⁠https://gershoni.com/⁠).

Gil is joined by David Taffet, a parallel entrepreneur, executive whisperer and photographer. David talks about the power of staying open to possibilities, the impact of being diagnosed as dyslexic later in life and, believe it or not, the world’s first germ-freezing, zero-odor waste bin. For more information: Beginner's mind is a Zen Buddhist concept that was popularized by Shunryu Suzuki's 1970 book "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind." David's Fast Company article: "Why the very best leaders embrace this one mindset" INVISIBLEMAN.PHOTOGRAPHY Follow David's photography on Instagram and Facebook Follow David on Twitter and LinkedIn

Gil is joined by James Kinross, a senior lecturer in colorectal surgery and consultant surgeon at Imperial College London. James talks about navigating med school as a dyslexic, the latest advances in robotic surgery and what the microbiome can teach us about preventing noncommunicable diseases. James’ new book, Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, is out now on Penguin Random House. For more information: ⁠James’ bio⁠ at Imperial College London Follow James on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Order Dark Matter at ⁠Penguin Random House

Gil talks to Sara Fenske Bahat, the CEO of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco and a 2022 Presidential Leadership Scholar. Sara shares how she leveraged her background in finance and economics to develop a one-of-a-kind MBA program and how her dyslexic mindset influenced her innovative approach to calendaring and note-taking. For more information: Follow Sara on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Presidential Leadership Scholars Program