Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
Redundancy. Maternity leave. Perimenopause. Menopause. Illness. Caring for ageing parents.
Sound familiar?
If you're a woman in midlife, chances are you've faced one - or several - of these life transitions. And somewhere along the way, you may have pressed pause on your career… your confidence… or even your sense of direction.
But what if this chapter isn’t the end of your story—what if it’s the moment you learn to be brave?
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster is a powerful solo podcast that blends real-life insight with the neuroscience of courage, confidence, and change.
Each episode unpacks what’s really happening in your brain when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to move forward—and shows you how to work with your brain, not against it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Rebuild confidence after a setback
- Take action even when fear is loud
- Break free from overthinking and self-doubt
- Navigate change with clarity and resilience
- Redefine success on your own terms
Whether you're returning to work, starting something new, or simply trying to figure out what’s next, this podcast will give you the tools - and the courage - to move forward.
Because bravery isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build.
And this is where it begins.
Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster
E277｜Autism, ADHD and the business that’s breaking down barriers to work with Lillie Jamieson
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If you’re neurodiverse…
Or know someone who is constantly battling an exhausting cycle of trying to fit in to workplaces that just don’t seem to get them…
Or you’re an employer and want to better understand how you create a more inclusive workplace…
You need to get Lillie Jamieson and her sister Alex on speed dial.
Because after receiving their own diagnoses for ADHD and autism and realising that it was the workplace that needed to change, not them, they created a business helping those with neurodevelopmental differences break through barriers at work.
And with just 22% of people with autism in some kind of paid work and research suggesting that up to 50% of managers feel uncomfortable employing anyone with ADHD, change can’t come soon enough.
Why you should tune in
Hear what happened when Lillie and Alex launched their business in lockdown and what Lillie learned about her own communication style. Discover exactly what Send it to Alex does and how it can help you or someone you care about, and learn why sometimes, you’ve got to take a step back to move forward.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:50] Realising you don’t fit into a company.
[05:49] Launching a safe space for neurodiverse people during lockdown.
[09:30] How do you adapt to different communication styles?
[13:58] The shocking stats around autism and employment.
[17:10] What studies say about inclusive workplaces.
[19:10] When moving forward is actually about taking a step back.
If you believe more inclusive, equitable workplaces should already be at the top of the agenda, don’t just tune into this podcast. Spread the word!
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