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🧠 Disabled Stroke Survivor
💪🏻 Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks!

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Neurodivergent Creators Night - Expression of Interest Open!
We are creating a space where neurodivergent creatives are seen, heard and celebrated.

✅️ Art
✅️ Photography
✅️Writing
✅️Film
✅️ Creative businesses.

If you are neurodivegent creator looking for a platform to showcase your work, share your story and connect with community ; this is for you! ❤️
💫 This is more than an event.
It's about visibility, confidence and real opportunities.
💡Whether you want to :
✅️Exhibit your work
✅️ Sell your creations
✅️ Share your creative journey

Mingle Co wants to hear from you.
Venue to be concluded.
Head to our website to completa the form.
At Mingle Co we just don't support creativity; we create spaces to thrive!

You lead, we support.❤️

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Thank you so much everyone for showing up for the 1st Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Expo!

To all the sponsors @care_assure @livabilitycare @enablingindependence @mariposatrails @fishtankmentoring @ch3ck.point @abu_care_ @phamilyfamily @rapidenterprisedevelopment @charlessturtsa and @cbs

All the stall holders, volunteers , Mingle Co team and the attendees.

Video credit to our neurodivergent photographer @arronhender 🙌 if you want to support neurodivergent- led businesses start here!
❤️

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Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Expo speakers line up:
🎤 Meditation from @sarahfrustietherapy
🎤 @strokeofluck.au
🎤 Panel discussion: Lorraine Monaghan from @enablingindependence Matthee Pham from @phamilyfamily and Freddie Brincat from CBS
🎤 Nan @nan.berrett
🎤 Michelle Gregory @michellegregory_empowerment
Interactive Workshops
😂 Laughing Yoga by @stewart4159
🍅🥬 Cooking Classes Sharon
@sharon.harris.shazseasyrecipes

MC for the event @thesocialmechanic_

Bring the kids along to this free event, everyone is welcome!
Doors open at 10am at @woodvilletownhall
Free door prizes and interactive stalls!
Link in bio for your ticket!

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What is a neurodivergent entrepreneur?

Here’s what it looks like:

It’s building your work around how you actually work — instead of cramming yourself into a 9-to-5 office mould that was never made for you.

It’s “bring your weird.” Your quirks aren’t something to hide in a job interview. They’re the whole point.

It’s directness without the corporate act. People saying the real thing, not the polished thing.

It’s your obsession being respected instead of treated like a problem. The thing you can’t stop thinking about? That’s your edge.

It’s flexible, honest, pattern-driven, and low on BS.

That’s the room we’re building at this expo. If any of that sounds like how you already wish work worked — you’ll fit right in.

Free tickets at Eventbrite: Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Expo Adelaide | 29th Sept 2026 | 10am - 2pm

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Fantastic first FREQUENCY networking event today!

Lots of connection, community, networking… and laughs!

Looking forward to the next event, details soon.

Thank you to everyone who came today 💙

Stay tuned…

#itswayderich #networking #music #connection

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Tried to make him look cinematic. He had other plans! 😱

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accidentally became a wine sommelier for someone with ataxia last night.

Wasn’t on the agenda. But here we are. 🙃

JC Pride watched me sip wine from a glass held by the stem and asked, “How do you do that?”

JC has ataxia. Fine motor control is the thing his body negotiates with, not the thing it hands over for free.

So the stem-hold, that thin little balancing act the rest of us do on autopilot, isn’t a given for him.

So we quickly workshopped it. Drinks in hand, right there in the room. Palm under the base for the load. Fingers on the stem for the steer. Two points of contact instead of one.

He tried it. It held. He looked at me like I’d pulled a rabbit out of a hat. I wasn’t surprised it worked, I just gave him a different way in. The magic trick was his.

No idea what my actual job is anymore. But I’ll take “helped a client enjoy his wine” as a solid night’s work 💪🏽😉

Do you hold your wine glass by the stem?

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Thank you for making last night’s Spotify Fresh Finds x Riser Collective event a massive success!

We are so incredibly grateful for the @spotifyaunz team for flying out to inspire, educate, and connect with the South Aussie independent artist community — helping us to fulfil our mission of making South Australia a place you don’t have to leave to get access to the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.

The panel with @joekhan x @27musicau x @thetullamarines was incredibly insightful — we had artists coming up to us all night saying that it made them feel supported, inspired, and more informed — some even claiming it was the best panel they’ve ever attended. (That’s quite the feedback, y’all — you really knocked it out of the park!)

If you enjoyed last night, sound off in the comments!! Let’s give these folks their flowers 💐💐

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When I started Mingle Co, it was about creating spaces I wish existed; where neurodivergent people don't have to mask or feel alone.
So, from all the things I am passionate about, we built something more.

Today is the launch of Mentoring & Employment:
✅️ Practical, neuro- affirming support
✅️ to help you build confidence, navigate life, and step into employment, business or leadership.

Check out our website to see how we can support you! 💫💫💫

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Confirmed! We have 50 neurodivergent stall holders! Venue, date and sponsors! Will announce all very soon...but for now I will take a nap 😴😴😴
Once again, I thank you all very much for your support ❤️

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Many stroke survivors look “fine” on the outside while silently fighting battles people around them may never notice. The constant pressure of trying to function normally while their brain is still healing.

Invisible disabilities are real and one of the hardest parts is not always the symptoms themselves… it’s the disbelief.

Being called lazy when you’re mentally exhausted. Being judged for needing rest. Having to explain your limitations over and over again. Feeling isolated because others can’t physically see the struggle.

Compassion costs nothing, but it can change someone’s entire day. Be patient with people whose battles you cannot see. A little understanding can become hope for someone fighting silently. ❤️

To every survivor struggling with invisible disabilities: your experience is valid, your recovery is real, and you are not alone.

#hope4strokesurvivors #mentalhealth #community #advocate #disability

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If this is you, your future self is screaming! 😱

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