The Ethnically Podcast
Episode 19: Education, ADHD & Parenting with Amit Singh Kalley
Published: 4 December 2024 at 22:35 Europe/London
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In this episode of the Ethnically Podcast, we welcome Amit Singh Kali, Founder of 'For Working Parents' and a former deputy head teacher, to discuss his transformative journey from education to supporting parents in the workplace. Amit shares personal stories of resilience and the challenges he faced, including raising awareness about ADHD, his experience with grief after losing his mother, and raising a child with severe health issues. The conversation covers the importance of open communication in parenting, the impact of social media on children, and fostering inclusive environments for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. 02:13 Amit's Background and Career Journey 04:19 Living with ADHD: Personal Experiences 09:17 Neurodiversity in the Workplace 13:38 Transition from Education to Coaching 25:00 Challenges Faced by Ethnic Minority Parents 27:13 Generational Differences and Social Media Impact 30:16 Parenting in the Digital Age 31:15 The Impact of Smartphones on Children 32:41 Addressing the Taboo of Pornography 39:00 Supporting Working Parents 41:52 Personal Stories of Resilience 47:17 The Power of Storytelling Connect with Amit here! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitsinghkalley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forworkingparents/ Check out for working parents on their website: https://forworkingparents.com/ If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, please contact Adarsh by email: adarsh.ramchurn@ethnically.co.uk Enjoy the episode!
