At eight years old, Kate Griggs sat in a parent-teacher meeting and heard the words, “She’s not very bright.” The school had already written her off. But she wasn’t struggling because she lacked intelligence. She was struggling because the system wasn’t designed for the way she thinks. Today, she’s proving that dyslexia isn’t a disadvantage, but a superpower that the world is only beginning to understand.
As the founder of Made By Dyslexia, Kate is leading a global movement to challenge outdated perceptions and redefine dyslexia as a valuable way of thinking. Through education, advocacy, and corporate training, she’s proving that dyslexic thinking fuels creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture vision—skills that businesses need to thrive.
In this episode, Dart and Kate discuss:
- The myth that dyslexia is a disability
- Why dyslexic thinking is critical for the future of work
- The link between dyslexia and entrepreneurship
- How schools fail dyslexic students
- Dyslexic strengths in problem-solving
- The dyslexic skills AI can’t replace
- The viral Dyslexic Sperm Bank campaign
- Rethinking intelligence beyond spelling
- How hiring filters out dyslexic talent
- 4 workplace fixes for neurodiversity
- Changing education to unlock dyslexic potential
- And other topics…
Kate Griggs is the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, a global charity dedicated to redefining how dyslexia is perceived and valued. She is an author, advocate, and thought leader in neurodiversity, working to ensure that every school and workplace recognizes and empowers dyslexic thinking. Her initiatives include free global training for educators and employers, high-impact awareness campaigns, and partnerships with major organizations like Microsoft and LinkedIn. She is also the author of This Is Dyslexia and hosts the Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking podcast.
Resources Mentioned:
This Is Dyslexia, by Kate Griggs: https://www.amazon.com/This-Dyslexia-Kate-Griggs/dp/1529149266
Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lessons-in-dyslexic-thinking/id1695867325
Made By Dyslexia: https://madebydyslexia.org
Free Microsoft Training, Empower Dyslexic Thinking in Schools: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/empower-dyslexic-thinking-schools
Free LinkedIn Course, Empowering Dyslexic Thinking at Work: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/empowering-dyslexic-thinking-at-work
Connect with Kate:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-griggs-81797b16
Twitter: https://x.com/kate_griggs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kategriggs_dyslexicthinking/

Work with Dart:
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