My Journey

Since childhood, I always felt different —visibly a Black woman—but the most defining part of my identity remained hidden. I didn’t discover my neurodivergence until my late twenties when I was diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and C-PTSD. For years, I struggled in environments not designed for someone like me.

Despite academic success and securing corporate roles across sales, recruitment, and DEI, I often felt out of place, misunderstood, and ultimately burnt out. My curiosity and love for human behavior drove me, but my struggles with fitting into rigid workplace structures held me back. It was only after severe burnout that I uncovered the keys to my brain’s unique wiring.

Transformation

Getting diagnosed was a turning point. I finally understood why I was always drawn to entrepreneurship, constantly seeking environments where I could thrive on my terms. I embraced this new knowledge, transforming how I see myself and how I move through the world. Today, I channel this understanding into helping others navigate their own journeys.

Why I Coach

As a Beninese-Dutch Third-Culture Kid, Black woman, and late-diagnosed neurodivergent, I’m driven to create spaces where people from marginalized backgrounds can be fully seen, heard, and supported. In April 2023, I founded Laudace, a consultancy dedicated to equity-first, intersectional ED&I advocacy. Through Laudace and projects like Flip the Neuro-tive, I aim to reshape narratives around neurodiversity, making inclusion more than just a buzzword.

Coaching is my way of helping others not just survive but thrive with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits. I want to empower people to reclaim their narratives, find joy, and unlock the full potential they didn’t even know they had.