• Episode 10: Perseverance with Dylan Nied
    Sep 3 2024

    In this episode we explore the beyond of dyslexia and beyond. While Dylan may not have a traditional or diagnosed learning differences his story of perseverance is something we can all learn from. Currently he is a chief engineer at a major biotech company a radical change from where he was 10 years ago. Many of you with learning differences who are listening might his story familiar.

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    46 mins
  • Episode 9: From Numbers to Letters: an interview with Bill Tilford
    Jul 12 2024

    In this episode we will be interviewing bill Tilford a successful investor, coder

    and mathematician who has dyslexia. Currently teaches finances classes at UBC

    Sauder School of Business, sits on the board of ICBC, and works as an investment

    manager. He will also be sharing his experience being a parent of two dyslexic

    kids and some coping strategies he uses to be successful.

    Link the the reading software I use:

    AI Voices - NaturalReader Home (naturalreaders.com)

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    46 mins
  • Episode 8: Success strategies for dyslexics with Habib Subjally!
    Jun 3 2024

    In this episode we will interview Habib Subjally an incredibly Successful investor who will share his stories with dyslexia ranging from his co-diagnosis with his daughter to success strategies he used to thrive with his learning difference and how his dyslexia paved a path to a career in finance for him.

    You can learn more about him on the link bellow:

    Habib Subjally (rbcgam.com)

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    48 mins
  • Episode 7: Neural Diversity, Diagnosis, and Mental Health with Dr. Shimi Kang
    Apr 2 2024

    In this episode we will interview Dr. Shimi Kang an award winning Harvard educated psychiatrist, best selling author, speaker and founder of dolphin kids and future ready minds. She will talk about her and her kids experiences with learning differences as well as how to catch learning difference early.

    Here is the link to her website and social platforms:

    Personal website:

    Dr. Shimi Kang | Change starts in the brain (drshimikang.com)

    Future Ready Minds:

    Future Ready Minds

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    53 mins
  • Episode 6: Discussing Dyslexia and Success with Blake Mahovic
    Feb 23 2024

    In this episode we will interview Blake Mahovic, a Canadian National Rugby League player, support teacher and fellow dyslexic. He will talk about how dyslexia affected him as he grew up in England and how it affects him now and led to success as a professional rugby player and learning support teacher.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 5: Accessing Learning Support with The Learning Disabilities Society and Rachel Forbes
    Jan 22 2024

    In this interview with Rachel Forbes, we will look at how support for people with learning differences is evolving, how scaled fee support based on financial need is accessible through The Learning Disabilities Society, and available scholarships for students with learning differences.

    LDS's Website:

    LDS | Impactful Learning Support | For All Life's Learners (ldsociety.ca)

    Scholarship Links:

    Microsoft's Disability Scholarship:

    Microsoft Disability Scholarship | Global Diversity and Inclusion at Microsoft


    Googles Lime Scholarship:

    Build your future with Google


    Tuition Assistance for People with Dyslexia and Similar Learning Differences:

    Frances McGlannan Foundation


    National Center for Learning Disabilities Scholarships:

    Anne Ford Scholarship - National Center for Learning Disabilities (ncld.org)


    Canadian Government Education Grant:

    Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities - Canada.ca


    Mental Health Support Line:

    Get support with these mental health resources - Kids Help Phone


    Other resources:

    20 Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities (collegeconsensus.com)




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    49 mins
  • Episode 4: Looking into learning support with Raymond Moylan
    Dec 23 2023

    In this episode, we will interview Raymond Moylan, a learning support teacher, who has taught students with learning differences from across the world. Using strategies he has taught me I have been able to reach new levels of success. With his help, I have achieved dramatic improvements in my writing and reading skills.

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    43 mins
  • Episode 3: Exploring visual spatial thinking and the world of learning differences with Frazer Roland
    Nov 21 2023

    In this episode, we will explore how a dyslexic person's interpretation of information can differ from that of a neuro-typical person, and cover some strategies which can help people with dyslexia to better retain information.

    Frazer Roland "acquired" a dyslexic like learning difference after suffering an accident while riding a bike with out a helmet. Since then Frazer Roland has taught me how to learn by using my dyslexic brain, which has led to amazing results. This is one of the reasons I no longer see my dyslexia as a disadvantage but as an advantage.

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    1 hr