Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work
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<p>Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. <br><br>Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion. <br><br>#inclusion #equity #autism #actuallyautistic #disability #neurodivergent #ADHD<br>#awakenthepossible #breakingworkforcebarriers #training #work #stories #DEI #inclusion #diversity #job #jobs #jobreadiness</p>
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Recent Episodes
January 12, 2026
Building Inclusive Workplaces: Work Skills & Autism Employment with Eric Stewart
Send us a text What does it really take to support autistic young adults in finding meaningful employment? In this episode, host Harry Lane sits down with Eric Stewart, Meristem's Work Skills Director, for an in-depth conversation about autism employment, job coaching, workplace inclusion, and building relationships with employers and employees. Eric shares his 25-year journey in workforce development, the importance of individualized support, and how Meristem's Work Skills program is transf...
October 23, 2025
Finding Your Voice: Navigating College and Work as an Autistic Adult
Send us a text In this episode of Voices of Community, hosts Erin Schirm (Executive Director, Meristem) and Harry Lane speak with Sarah Howard, a graduate of Meristem’s Transformative Autism Program (TAP). Diagnosed with autism later in life, Sarah shares her journey of self-discovery and the realities of navigating college, work, and adult life while learning to advocate for herself in systems not always designed for neurodiverse individuals. Her story offers an honest look at the challenges...
October 16, 2025
Hospitality with Heart: Shepherd Hotels’ Inclusive Employment Model
Send us a text Special guest Marnie Harris from Shepherd Hotels joins hosts Harry Lane and Erin Schirm from Meristem to explore how Shepherd Hotels is creating meaningful careers for individuals with developmental disabilities. Together, they discuss inclusive hiring practices, staff training and coaching strategies, and the impact of fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute their talents. In this episode: How Shepherd Hotels builds a culture of belonging through inclusive employmen...
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- What is Voices of Community: Neurodiversity in Life and at Work?
<p>Meristem is a nonprofit program that supports young adults on the autism spectrum to develop greater independence. Our podcast will be talking about our program and interviewing people dealing with challenges of integrating into the workforce. Meristem's Breaking Barriers Transformative Autism Program has worked with hundreds of employers and job seekers to hire, train, and retain neurodivergent people. <br><br>Join hosts Erin Schirm and Harrison Lane for real stories of "the messy middle" from people breaking workforce barriers and building real equity and inclusion. <br><br>#inclusion #equity #autism #actuallyautistic #disability #neurodivergent #ADHD<br>#awakenthepossible #breakingworkforcebarriers #training #work #stories #DEI #inclusion #diversity #job #jobs #jobreadiness</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
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