Collette Divitto is an entrepreneur, disability rights activist, author, global speaker, and thought leader to anyone who's ever been told they are not good enough or intelligent enough to pursue their dreams.

After being rejected from many job opportunities, likely due to her disability (Down syndrome), Collette decided to launch her own cookie company. Before she knew it, the company, and her story, blew up to global status. Today, Collettey's Cookies has sold over 950,000 cookies, and stays true to her mission of creating employment for people with disabilities and advocating for change!

Collette also started a nonprofit organization called Collettey's Leadership, which offers workshops, webinars, and mentoring for the neurodiverse community. Collettey's Cookies donates a percentage of profits each year to this charity and its programs and goals.

During this episode, you will hear Collette talk about:

• What inspired her to start her own cookie company
• How she comes up with the cookie flavors she sells
• How she recruits people with disabilities to work at Collettey's Cookies, and the types of roles they have at her company
• Her advocacy for helping people with disabilities find employment and excel in their roles

Learn more about Collettey's Cookies at Colletteys.com and Collettey's Leadership at ColletteysLeadership.org.

Buy Collette's books on Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Collette-Divitto/author/B0GX5CYXM6/allbooks

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Lillian Carrier is an autistic actress and advocate from Los Angeles, best known for her breakout role as Drea in the television series "Everything's Gonna Be Okay." In 2025, Lillian starred in her first leading film role in Horsegirls, an acclaimed independent dramedy that premiered at the Tribeca Festival. Lillian plays Margarita, a 22-year-old autistic woman who discovers confidence, community, and a path toward self-determination through the unexpected world of competitive hobby horsing. Lillian's performances are grounded in truth, humor, and emotional depth, driven by a mission to reshape how autistic stories are told.

During this episode, you will hear Lillian talk about:

• What her life was like growing up autistic
• How she became interested in acting
• What drew her to the role in Horsegirls
• Disability accommodations she had during filming
• The difference between authentic and accurate representation in film
• Why it's important to get multiple perspectives when creating media
• The projects she's working on next

Watch Horsegirls on your favorite streaming platform: sumerian.bio.to/horsegirls

Learn more about Horsegirls on Instagram @Horsegirls.Film and TikTok @HorsegirlsMovie.

Follow Lillian Carrier on Instagram @lilliancarrier.

Learn about Lillian's latest project, Caverns & Chimeras: speclabs.org/donate

Find out more about:
● Alex Plank, autistic producer on Horsegirls: AlexPlank.com
● Chloe Estelle, autism sensitivity coordinator on Horsegirls: linktr.ee/chloeestelle

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Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=E8lca2MlvlQ

Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/horsegirls-lillian-carrier

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Owen Williamson is an emerging filmmaker from England and an advocate for dyspraxia awareness. He is developing a new short film called DYSPRAXIA, which is inspired by his own lived experience. Through his filmmaking and advocacy, Owen aims to challenge misconceptions about dyspraxia and help bring greater understanding and representation to dyspraxic people.

During this episode, you will hear Owen talk about:
● The challenges he faced growing up with dyspraxia
● How his short-lived career as a boxer gave him a reality check about his limitations
● What inspired him to make a film about dyspraxia
● His goals for this film

Learn more about Owen's short film DYSPRAXIA on Instagram @dyspraxiamovie and support the film on his Crowdfunder page: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dyspraxia-1

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Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=P7dTQMH9SEo

Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/owen-williamson-dyspraxia

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*Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*