During the quarter, GUBA Foundation aired Episode 06 of the Chatterbox Champions Podcast titled “Supporting Neurodiverse Communities in the UK – The Brightstars Story.” The episode featured Brightstars co-founders, Vida Black and Suezanne Awotwi, in conversation with host Pearl Ohenewa Donkor.

The discussion focused on the experiences of neurodiverse individuals and families within the UK, particularly within African and diaspora communities. The guests highlighted challenges such as stigma, limited awareness, and barriers to accessing support services, while also sharing the motivation behind establishing Brightstars as a platform for advocacy, education, and family support.

The podcast created an important platform for awareness raising and community engagement around neurodiversity. It emphasized the importance of inclusion, early intervention, culturally sensitive support systems, and community collaboration in improving outcomes for neurodiverse individuals and their families.

The episode contributed to the Foundation’s broader advocacy and public education efforts by amplifying lived experiences, encouraging open conversations, and promoting greater understanding of neurodiversity within underserved communities.