62 | Christine Merrow | How Dyslexia Shaped a Career of Innovation and Empathy

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In today’s episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Christine Merrow, a dynamic, inspiring professional who has built an extraordinary career while embracing her journey with dyslexia. In this compelling conversation, Christine shares a deeply personal journey shaped by early challenges and unexpected roadblocks that ultimately forged a unique lens through which she sees the world. The dialogue opens a window into how formative experiences, once perceived as setbacks, can become a driving force behind resilience, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of growth. You’ll discover how traits that some may view as limitations can, in fact, be powerful tools for innovation. Christine offers thoughtful insights into how unconventional problem-solving and emotional intelligence can make a profound impact in both professional and personal settings. Through experimentation, self-awareness, and a curiosity for emerging tools, she’s learned to leverage her unique perspective to drive change, streamline workflows, and elevate team dynamics—often in ways others might not anticipate. This episode is both a celebration of the power of difference and a quiet challenge to reconsider the assumptions we make about people’s potential. Whether you’re a parent, a leader, or simply someone navigating your own journey, there’s something here that just might reframe the way you see the world. If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today! Enjoy!

**In This Episode You’ll Learn:**

Christine’s diagnosis of dyslexia in third grade and the lack of awareness about the condition at the time.

The Made by Dyslexia movement which views dyslexia as a superpower rather than a disability. – The importance of finding a workplace that understands and supports individuals with dyslexia.

The role of technology, particularly AI, in helping individuals with dyslexia manage their work. – How Christine’s ability to connect with people and understand their stories has been beneficial in her career.

And much more…

**Resources:**
Made by Dyslexia Irvine Technology Corporation

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/elevate-your-career/id1716284614?i=1000706544754

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XY2C7VaN26GcAWQ6RogBR?si=403338bdf48a4647

In today’s episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, Nicole is joined by Christine Merrow, a dynamic, inspiring professional who has built an extraordinary career while embracing her journey with dyslexia. In this compelling conversation, Christine shares a deeply personal journey shaped by early challenges and unexpected roadblocks that ultimately forged a unique lens through which she sees the world. The dialogue opens a window into how formative experiences, once perceived as setbacks, can become a driving force behind resilience, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of growth. You’ll discover how traits that some may view as limitations can, in fact, be powerful tools for innovation. Christine offers thoughtful insights into how unconventional problem-solving and emotional intelligence can make a profound impact in both professional and personal settings. Through experimentation, self-awareness, and a curiosity for emerging tools, she’s learned to leverage her unique perspective to drive change, streamline workflows, and elevate team dynamics—often in ways others might not anticipate. This episode is both a celebration of the power of difference and a quiet challenge to reconsider the assumptions we make about people’s potential. Whether you’re a parent, a leader, or simply someone navigating your own journey, there’s something here that just might reframe the way you see the world. If you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Elevate Your Career podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today! Enjoy!

**In This Episode You’ll Learn:**

Christine’s diagnosis of dyslexia in third grade and the lack of awareness about the condition at the time.

The Made by Dyslexia movement which views dyslexia as a superpower rather than a disability. – The importance of finding a workplace that understands and supports individuals with dyslexia.

The role of technology, particularly AI, in helping individuals with dyslexia manage their work. – How Christine’s ability to connect with people and understand their stories has been beneficial in her career.

And much more…

**Resources:**
Made by Dyslexia Irvine Technology Corporation

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