The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Turning You Can't into I Did: Overcoming Barriers with Disabilities

43min | 03/05/2025|

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In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, guest Michelle Steiner, a college graduate and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of navigating the education system while living with a learning disability. Michelle's experiences shed light on the challenges individuals with disabilities face and the importance of self-advocacy in pursuing dreams. Her resilience and determination to defy societal misconceptions about her abilities make her story truly compelling. Michelle's insights into overcoming limitations, accessing support services, and building her own business serve as a powerful motivation for anyone navigating life with disabilities. Her emphasis on defining one's own path and not letting others dictate limitations resonates deeply, highlighting the significance of recognizing individual strengths and abilities. Through Michelle's journey, listeners can gain valuable lessons about self-advocacy, the impact of learning disabilities on academic performance, and the potential for success when empowered to pursue dreams. This episode is a must-listen for students with disabilities navigating the education system, offering valuable insights and inspiration to overcome perceived barriers and pursue their aspirations.,In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, the guest, Michelle Steiner, a college graduate and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of navigating the education system while living with a learning disability. Michelle's experiences shed light on the challenges individuals with disabilities face and the importance of self-advocacy in pursuing dreams. Her resilience and determination to defy societal misconceptions about her abilities make her story truly compelling. Michelle's insights into overcoming limitations, accessing support services, and building her own business serve as a powerful motivation for anyone navigating life with disabilities. Her emphasis on defining one's own path and not letting others dictate limitations resonates deeply, highlighting the significance of recognizing individual strengths and abilities. Through Michelle's journey, listeners can gain valuable lessons about self-advocacy, the impact of learning disabilities on academic performance, and the potential for success when empowered to pursue dreams. This episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for students with disabilities navigating the education system, providing a compelling narrative of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Don't let a caseworker or a voc rehab worker tell you what you can and can't do. You know what you are capable of and you know what your dreams are. - Michelle Steiner

Michelle Steiner's blog MissisMichelle's Mission - www.missismichellesmission.com
Michelle Steiner's photography prints available for purchase on her website
Michelle Steiner's social media profiles on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more information about her work
Anthology Rediscovering Your Purpose featuring three stories by Michelle Steiner
The Baggage We Carry by Gnashing of the Teeth Press featuring Michelle Steiner's story about the emotional baggage of having a disability

Contact me:

https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio
https://www.instagram.com/InsidetheAspergersStudio
https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio
https://www.facebook.com/InsideTheAspergersStudio
https://aspergersstudio.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/

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About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, guest Michelle Steiner, a college graduate and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of navigating the education system while living with a learning disability. Michelle's experiences shed light on the challenges individuals with disabilities face and the importance of self-advocacy in pursuing dreams. Her resilience and determination to defy societal misconceptions about her abilities make her story truly compelling. Michelle's insights into overcoming limitations, accessing support services, and building her own business serve as a powerful motivation for anyone navigating life with disabilities. Her emphasis on defining one's own path and not letting others dictate limitations resonates deeply, highlighting the significance of recognizing individual strengths and abilities. Through Michelle's journey, listeners can gain valuable lessons about self-advocacy, the impact of learning disabilities on academic performance, and the potential for success when empowered to pursue dreams. This episode is a must-listen for students with disabilities navigating the education system, offering valuable insights and inspiration to overcome perceived barriers and pursue their aspirations.,In this episode of Inside the Aspergers Studio, the guest, Michelle Steiner, a college graduate and entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey of navigating the education system while living with a learning disability. Michelle's experiences shed light on the challenges individuals with disabilities face and the importance of self-advocacy in pursuing dreams. Her resilience and determination to defy societal misconceptions about her abilities make her story truly compelling. Michelle's insights into overcoming limitations, accessing support services, and building her own business serve as a powerful motivation for anyone navigating life with disabilities. Her emphasis on defining one's own path and not letting others dictate limitations resonates deeply, highlighting the significance of recognizing individual strengths and abilities. Through Michelle's journey, listeners can gain valuable lessons about self-advocacy, the impact of learning disabilities on academic performance, and the potential for success when empowered to pursue dreams. This episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for students with disabilities navigating the education system, providing a compelling narrative of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Don't let a caseworker or a voc rehab worker tell you what you can and can't do. You know what you are capable of and you know what your dreams are. - Michelle Steiner

Michelle Steiner's blog MissisMichelle's Mission - www.missismichellesmission.com
Michelle Steiner's photography prints available for purchase on her website
Michelle Steiner's social media profiles on Facebook and Instagram for updates and more information about her work
Anthology Rediscovering Your Purpose featuring three stories by Michelle Steiner
The Baggage We Carry by Gnashing of the Teeth Press featuring Michelle Steiner's story about the emotional baggage of having a disability

Contact me:

https://www.youtube.com/@AspergersStudio
https://www.instagram.com/InsidetheAspergersStudio
https://www.twitter.com/AspergersStudio
https://www.facebook.com/InsideTheAspergersStudio
https://aspergersstudio.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/reidmiles/

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid Miles Podcasts

Two shows. One curiosity-driven mission: telling human stories that matter.

Hosted by Reid Miles, this podcast feed is home to two distinct but connected conversations.

The Neurodivergent Connection centers neurodivergent voices lived experience, late diagnosis, advocacy, creativity, and the realities of navigating a world not built for autistic minds. These episodes focus on understanding, accessibility, and belonging, grounded in honesty and real conversation rather than clinical distance.

The Curious Storyteller began as a celebration of remarkable people and the stories that shaped them. It has since evolved into deeper, reflective conversations about identity, resilience, reinvention, and the quiet moments that change us. Guests include creators, athletes, leaders, and thinkers not to be interviewed, but to be heard.

Both shows share the same foundation: unscripted conversations, emotional intelligence, and curiosity over performance. This isn’t about polished success stories or neat conclusions — it’s about connection, reflection, and telling the truth while the story is still being written.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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