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Feb. 8, 2023

I AM LEX and harnessing the power of neurodiversity with Mark Francis Long

I AM LEX and harnessing the power of neurodiversity with Mark Francis Long

Episode Description:

This week on the show, Andrew meets freelance creative and communication strategist, Mark Francis Long. In their conversation, Mark tells Andrew about his TedX Talk: I AM LEX. Mark also opens up being homeschool, and the boys debate whether the new D&I initiatives around neurodiversity are really having an impact.

About the host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.


About the guest:

Mark Francis Long is a freelance creative and communication strategist, specialising in advance ad tactics optimising Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, as well as Influencer Marketing, Growth Marketing, and Trend Integration. Since 2007 he has been developing digital and social media content strategies for global brands and local start-ups all over Europe, USA, and Asia.

Mark is also co-founder of I AM LEX, which aims to educate the public, breaking stereotypes, and shift paradigms. In his Tedx Talk he explores the challenges with dyslexia - as well as a new way to describe and identify with dyslexia in the modern age.


Resources:

https://www.iam-lex.com/about

http://theinvisiblegift.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/