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Dyslexic Design Thinking

Gershoni Creative

Host and creative director Gil Gershoni explores the intersection of dyslexia and creativity with guests from a wide range of industries. This season, you’ll hear from a rocket scientist, a political consultant, an ad executive, an expert in inclusive space design and the founder of a conference for neurodiversity in tech. All dyslexic. All making big moves throughout the world. You’ll also hear from nondyslexics like the authors of an influential book that’s reshaping the way we think about

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00:39:56

Stitch Your Story Live with Harriet Riddell

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2025/12/18

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

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00:41:34

Shifting the Lens with Paige K. Parsons

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2025/09/04

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

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00:45:57

In Search of Superpowers with Jake & Max Sussman

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2025/03/27

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

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00:38:26

How Gaming Changed Forever with Nolan Bushnell

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2025/01/23

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.

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00:42:20

Life to the Extreme with Alex Hackel

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2024/11/14

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 Bunch 1000 Skis Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a line at

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00:47:21

All Roads Lead to Education with Jeffrey Conger

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2024/08/08

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 LinkedIn Dyslexia & Innovation Symposium Find out more about Dyslexic Design Thinking or drop us a

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00:42:13

The Magic of Neuroindividuality with Nicole Tetreault

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2024/07/11

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 website Nicole on

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00:30:11

Flourishing in the Life Sciences with David Lucchino

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2024/06/06

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 LinkedIn Landmark College David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm

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00:46:43

Making Connections in Design and Education with...

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2024/04/11

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

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00:44:40

The Mystery and Majesty of Words

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2024/03/07

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 2022 Sally's

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00:38:38

The Importance of Being Able with Aaron Wolf

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2024/02/08

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

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00:46:00

Beginner's Mind and the Entrepreneurial Spirit with...

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2023/12/07

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

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00:43:11

Building a Career in Science and Medicine with James...

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/11/02

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

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00:42:05

Moving the Arts Forward with Sara Fenske Bahat

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/09/07

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

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00:30:01

The Cinematographer's Eye with Jake Swantko

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/07/19

Award-winning director of photography Jake Swantko talks to Gil about his life behind the lens. Jake discusses the directors (all dyslexic!) who have influenced his career and shares how the dyslexic mindset became an asset to his work. He also offers tips for dyslexic cinematographers looking to break into the industry. For more information: Visit Jake's website Follow Jake on Instagram See a list of Jake's credits

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00:40:32

Flipping the Script on Acting with Lloyd Everitt

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/06/15

Actor Lloyd Everitt talks to Gil about a career that has taken him from playing Othello at Shakespeare’s Globe to a role in one of Britain’s longest-running dramatic series. Find out about Lloyd’s inventive approach to learning his lines and what advice he would give an aspiring actor with dyslexia. For more information: Follow Lloyd on Instagram Follow Lloyd on Twitter

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00:31:40

A Fighter's Perspective on Dyslexia with Ruqsana Begum

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2023/04/06

Intercontinental flyweight champion boxer and author @ruqsanabegum_mt joins host Gil Gershoni on the new episode of Dyslexic Design Thinking. Ruqsana talks to Gil about the aspects of dyslexia that allowed her to become a world-champion fighter, the mantras that guide her life and what it meant to win Autobiography of the Year at the Sports Book Awards. For more information: Follow Ruqsana on Instagram Watch In the Ring with Ruqsana on YouTube Find Born Fighter by Ruqsana Begum on Amazon

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00:42:19

The Power of Dyslexic Creativity with Chris Arnold...

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/03/02

In this special two-part episode, innovator, creative thinker, writer and entrepreneur Chris Arnold talks to Gil about the viral job posting that put dyslexic ingenuity on the map, what it takes to conduct an orchestra of creative minds and the trouble with being able to solve problems *too* quickly. Chris is the founder of CONNECT2, co-founder of Dyversity Lab and a former board director and creative director of Saatchi & Saatchi. For more information: Find Chris on LinkedIn. CONNECT 2

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00:24:08

The Power of Dyslexic Creativity with Chris Arnold...

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/03/02

In this special two-part episode, innovator, creative thinker, writer and entrepreneur Chris Arnold talks to Gil about the viral job posting that put dyslexic ingenuity on the map, what it takes to conduct an orchestra of creative minds and the trouble with being able to solve problems *too* quickly. Chris is the founder of CONNECT2, co-founder of Dyversity Lab and a former board director and creative director of Saatchi & Saatchi. For more information: Find Chris on LinkedIn. CONNECT 2

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00:28:39

Political Consulting and the Dyslexic Mind with Joe Fuld

Dyslexic Design Thinking ·

2023/02/02

Gil welcomes Joe Fuld, the founder and president of The Campaign Workshop, a consulting firm that specializes in political and advocacy campaigns. Joe talks to Gil about why dyslexics make great entrepreneurs, how his dyslexia disclosure impacted his career and what mentors can teach us about our differences. For more information: The Campaign Workshop (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) The Campaign Workshop Advocacy Training Program How to Win a Campaign How to Win a Campaign on Spotify

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