Sammi speaks on various topics, tailored to the venue and audience.
She often incorporates her poetry, ideal if you are looking for something different and inspiring.
Examples include:
Sammi’s Journey; Piloting My Unknown Self
Military, Motherhood and Mayhem
Embracing Neurodiversity in Business
Nurturing The Creativity of Diverse Minds
Late Diagnosis in Neurodivergent Females
When You’ve Got Nothing Left To Lose
Poetry For Healing
Self-Expression, Self-Development, Self-Awareness
“A Truly Unique Blend of Experiences - I Was Mesmerised and Inspired.”
Some Past Events and Performances
Neurodiversity Pride
How Did It Take 50 Years? - Talk
LincolnVegan Wellbeing
Neurodiversity Stories: Poetry Performance
MatlockLincoln Book Festival
Neurodiversity Stories: Poetry Performance
LincolnBournemouth Literary Festival
Poetry Performance
BournemouthNot Crazy After All These Years
One-Woman Theatre Show: Poetry and Personal Stories
Camden, LondonGrange School for Autistic Girls
WACI Careers Talk
Limpsfield DIFF Annual Review
Embracing The Creativity of Diverse Minds:
Talk and Poetry Reading
LondonHammond House International Literary Prize Awards Ceremony
Winning Poetry Prize Performance
Yellow Belly Records
Poetry Performance
LincolnCarers UK Poetry Prize Ceremony
Winning Poetry Performance
Royal Festival Hall, LondonEl Sueño Festival
Winning Poetry Performance
MachynllethDivergents Unmasked Live
A Woman in a Man’s World: Talk
ONLINELibrary Charity Talk
Embracing The Creativity of Diverse Minds: Talk
LincolnUniversity Writers' Conference
Poetry Performance
Lincoln
National Neurodiversity Shows
Piloting The Unknown; Late Female Diagnosis and Channelling Your Creativity
Coventry and Liverpool Exhibition CentresNational Aids for Disabled Exhibition
This Is Us: Generations of Women Struggling to Obtain a Diagnosis: Panel
NEC BirminghamNeurodiversity At Work Conference
Embracing The Creativity of Neurodiverse
Minds: Talk
Neuroinclusion by Design - Building Cultures Where Neurodivergent Talent Thrives: Panel
The Institute of Government & Public Policy, LondonAudience Testimonials
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"Sammi's creative flair and business acumen makes for a completely unique blend of knowledge.”
- National Neurodiversity Shows
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“Engaging style. Brave insights into the lived experience behind a late diagnosis. Informative and well researched slides. Well received by the audience.”
- Gina Rippon, Neuroscientist, Autism Researcher and Writer
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“I really enjoyed Sammi’s presentation. It was very open and honest and resonated with me. This is so important to give others the strength to get help. Thank you.”
- Louise Poyser
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“Very engaging talk. Brilliant to hear of true lived experience and the challenges you have faced in honest light. Your success is a testament to your continued growth and passion.”
- Alice Chapman
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“I liked the sensory overload slide with words and the examples of lived experiences of OCD which were relatable.”
- Lee Anne Glover
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"Ford's argument was a sustained demonstration of its own thesis: that neurodivergent minds perceive and engage with the world differently, and that this difference, given the right conditions, produces original work."
- National Neurodiversity at Work Conference
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“I had the pleasure of attending a talk on autism presented by Sammi, and I was genuinely impressed by her depth of knowledge and passion for the topic."
- Neil Smith, Social Worker
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“Sammi led them through her life, a carefully constructed narrative interwoven with personal anecdotes and factual information. She recounted the relief and validation she felt receiving her diagnosis. Finally, there was a framework, a reason for her lifelong struggle to navigate the neurotypical world.”
- Ron Booth, Performing Artist
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"Her presentation was engaging, well-structured, and deeply personal, making it easy for the audience to connect with her journey. She balanced vulnerability with confidence, sharing both struggles and triumphs in a way that was informative and impactful."
- Steph Drew, Guest Speaker