Bright Not Broken Gifted Kids ADHD and Autism

Join hosts Diane Kennedy and Rebecca Bank authors of the blockbuster book "Bright Not Broken Gifted Kids, ADHD, And Autism: Why Twice Exceptional Children Are Stuck and How To help them Unlocking Your Brillance- Karen Purcell  Too often the strengths and talents of our gifted girls are overlooked especially in the fields of math and science.  Our guest this week, Karen Purcell is The author of Unlocking Your Brilliance Smart Strategies for Women to Thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math: FOLLOW YOUR PASSION and RISE to GREAT HEIGHTS" Karen is a dynamic engineer, entrepreneur, and author focused on helping women create meaningful futures in the STEM fields. As the founder and president of PK Electrical, she draws on her experience to inspire young women to enter the STEM fields with confidence. Her nonprofit organization, STEMspire, was founded to support that mission. Her inspirational story is a wonderful guide for girls and young women interested in the STEM fields.Tackling an important social issue from a personal perspective, Karen describes the trajectory of her own career in engineering, including the struggles she endured.Through her story and stories from women in other fields, she explores the hurdles women in the male-dominated STEM world must overcome and offers pragmatic strategies for moving beyond them.