894: Sienna Lytle: Adult Autism, Inclusive Systems, and Corporate Accountability

Published: July 24, 2024, 7 a.m.

Sienna Lytle, a dedicated Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) leader and practitioner, has a passion that lies in helping individuals and organizations create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. She believes embracing diversity isn\u2019t just the right thing to do; it\u2019s a catalyst for innovation and growth.\nWith 15 years of experience in consulting operations and multiple DEI certifications, Sienna has had the privilege of collaborating with amazing humans on various teams to foster inclusive cultures.\xa0As a Black woman late-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, Sienna is also shifting a lot of her work into researching and advocating for neurodiversity in the workplace.\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nSienna lives in a transracial, blended family with her husband Jamie and their three teenage sons in Wisconsin where she loves enjoying the outdoors, cooking restaurant-worthy meals for her friends, and anything related to Beyonce.\n\n\ufeffListen in to Sienna share:\n\nThe intersection of white supremacy, capitalism, and our current corporate landscape\xa0\n\nThe significance of honoring historical markers and organizational memories to keep us accountable to consistently moving forward\n\nHer identity as a Black cisgender mom and bonus mom to three sons, a wife, a member of a multi-racial family, and an autistic person with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and ADHD\n\nHow she discovered her autism diagnosis in recent years\n\nHow she sees the worldview around autism expanding\n\nHow systems of inclusion for neurodiversity make navigating the world better for everyone\n\nThe importance of clarity, patience, and grace when creating inclusive systems\n\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nAttend my Influence & Ignite Retreat for Women Business Owners: shamelessmom.com/retreat\n\n\nConnect with Sienna: siennalytle.com\n\n\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices