CW: Brief discussion of suicide and depression.If you are neurodivergent, and especially if it took you a while to receive a diagnosis, you know what it’s like to feel different. Paige Layle struggled through her childhood and early teens –– feeling frustrated by everything from the feel of her clothing to how to behave socially around her peers. It wasn’t until she was formally diagnosed with Autism in her late teens that she finally understood why her struggles felt so different from those around her. In this episode, Paige joins host Tori Dunlap to discuss the nuances and stigma around being an autistic woman, detailing her journey to diagnosis, misconceptions about autism, the unique ways autistic brains function, and the importance of creating neurodiverse-friendly environments. Paige also touches on her transition to entrepreneurship, handling finances, and the impact of her advocacy on others.Paige’s links: https://linktr.ee/paigelayleRead transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/177-how-a-new-generation-of-athletes-are-using-nil-to-build-financial-security-with-annie-bailey/ Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/quizSpecial thanks to our sponsors:Thrive CausemeticsGet an exclusive 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/FFPODSquarespaceGo to www.squarespace.com/FFPOD to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase.MasterclassGet an additional 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/FFPOD.IndeedVisit indeed.com/FFPOD to get a seventy-five dollar sponsored job credit to get your jobs more visibility.ADTCount on ADT, America's most trusted name in home security. Visit ADT.com today.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices