Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 43, former TV and radio presenter Hester Grainger is a certified ADHD coach, public speaker and co-founder of neurodiversity consultancy Perfectly Autistic. Hester is also mum to her two autistic/ADHD teens.

Hester started her career presenting on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, then working on Loose Women at ITV, before moving into a successful career in PR. Recently she had her own show on BBC radio. This year Hester is going on tour with her UK wide theatre tour ADHD Unmasked. This unique and interactive event is a refreshing, engaging and fun opportunity to take a closer look at ADHD and hear inspiring stories and experiences in during the dopamine filled evening.

With her husband Kelly, they launched Perfectly Autistic in 2020, after Kelly was diagnosed as autistic and with ADHD. They support companies with training, talks, workplace mediation and coaching.

Having been diagnosed recently with ADHD at 27, Zofia Hare is a Social Video Journalist and presenter at Metrouk TikTok. Prior to this she was the lead TV presenter on BBC Three’s ‘The Catch Up’ and Journalist for BBC News.

Corinne Bryan is a passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals and a dedicated content creator. As a mother to autistic children, she has shared her families journey on social media through her platform, @finchofautismlife, offering insight, support, and solidarity to others navigating similar experiences. After receiving her own autism diagnosis in 2024, Corinne has become a vocal advocate for late-diagnosed autistic women, shedding light on the challenges of late recognition, the impact of masking, and the transformative process of unmasking her true self. Through her content, she fosters awareness, acceptance, and empowerment for the neurodivergent community.

Samantha Baines is a multi award-winning comedian, actress, broadcaster and best selling author. She presents for The One Show, BBC Morning Live, BBC Radio London and hosts the smash hit podcast The Divorce Social. As a hearing aid wearer herself, she is ambassador for the Royal National Institute for Deaf People and the author of critically acclaimed children's books with deaf main characters, as well as the best-selling non-fiction book Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness.

You may recognise her from acting roles in Netflix’s The Crown, Romesh Ranganathan's Avoidance, Call the Midwife, Silent Witness and Magic Mike Live (directed by Channing Tatum). She is a BAFTA member and a regular on national radio stations.

Vanessa D’Souza, known as The Autistic Chef, is a late-diagnosed, multi-neurodivergent woman, new mother, and proud Indian woman. Coming from an underrepresented background, she uses her lived experience to challenge stigma and advocate for inclusion. As a MasterChef semi-finalist and a Celebrity Ambassador for the National Autistic Society, she merges her passion for food with her mission to empower neurodivergent individuals. Through her advocacy, she works to make neurodiversity conversations more inclusive, ensuring that people of all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and valued.