Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this week’s episode of Everyday Better, author and executive coach Morra Aarons-Mele opens up about what it really means to feel different—and how learning to embrace our differences can unlock our greatest potential.
For years, Morra felt like she didn’t fit the mold of what success was “supposed” to look like. But everything shifted when she discovered she was neurodivergent; that realization helped her reframe not only her struggles, but also her strengths, and paved the way towards a more authentic, empowered way of working.
In this candid conversation, host Leah Smart and Morra explore the often-overlooked strengths of neurodivergent and introverted people, like creativity, strategic thinking, and deep resilience. They also discuss how workplaces can better support diverse minds, why anxiety doesn’t have to be a roadblock, and what changes when we lead with vulnerability.
“For those of us who always feel like we're different, our superpowers might be the things we’ve been told are wrong,” Morra says. “When you can find the right fit, the whole world feels like it opens up.”
If you liked this episode, check out Morra's podcast @anxiousachiever
Subscribe to the Everyday Better newsletter to get more strategies for turning a stumble into a fresh start: bit.ly/3D91qoe
00:00 - Introduction
05:17 - Understanding neurodivergence
11:01 - Discovering you’re neurodivergent at 46
16:35 - Neurodivergence at work
19:17 - The superpowers of neurodivergent brains
21:58 - Why introverts learn to fake extroversion
25:32 - Breaking down myths about introverts and extroverts
32:19 - Networking as an introvert
36:10 - Vulnerability as a strength at work
38:10 - Conclusion
#linkedinnews #everydaybetter #neurodivergence #introversion #leadership
In this week’s episode of Everyday Better, author and executive coach Morra Aarons-Mele opens up about what it really means to feel different—and how learning to embrace our differences can unlock our greatest potential.
For years, Morra felt like she didn’t fit the mold of what success was “supposed” to look like. But everything shifted when she discovered she was neurodivergent; that realization helped her reframe not only her struggles, but also her strengths, and paved the way towards a more authentic, empowered way of working.
In this candid conversation, host Leah Smart and Morra explore the often-overlooked strengths of neurodivergent and introverted people, like creativity, strategic thinking, and deep resilience. They also discuss how workplaces can better support diverse minds, why anxiety doesn’t have to be a roadblock, and what changes when we lead with vulnerability.
“For those of us who always feel like we're different, our superpowers might be the things we’ve been told are wrong,” Morra says. “When you can find the right fit, the whole world feels like it opens up.”
If you liked this episode, check out Morra's podcast @anxiousachiever
Subscribe to the Everyday Better newsletter to get more strategies for turning a stumble into a fresh start: bit.ly/3D91qoe
00:00 - Introduction
05:17 - Understanding neurodivergence
11:01 - Discovering you’re neurodivergent at 46
16:35 - Neurodivergence at work
19:17 - The superpowers of neurodivergent brains
21:58 - Why introverts learn to fake extroversion
25:32 - Breaking down myths about introverts and extroverts
32:19 - Networking as an introvert
36:10 - Vulnerability as a strength at work
38:10 - Conclusion
#linkedinnews #everydaybetter #neurodivergence #introversion #leadership
