170 - The Leonardo Trait: Creativity Beyond the Box with Angie Dixon
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with author and creative thinker Angie Dixon to explore late autism diagnosis, autistic burnout, and what true inclusion really looks like. Angie shares how discovering she was autistic later in life reshaped her identity, creativity, and parenting, and why inclusion means making space before someone has to ask. Together, they discuss masking, multi-passionate creativity, inaccessible systems, and how workplaces and schools can better support neurodivergent people. This conversation is honest, practical, and deeply human—offering insight for parents, educators, leaders, and creatives who want inclusion to move beyond words into action.
Key Takeaways:
Late Diagnosis Clarity - Discovering autism later in life can bring relief, self-understanding, and connection rather than limitation.
Proactive Inclusion - True inclusion means creating space before accommodations are requested.
Autistic Burnout - Burnout often looks like depression or laziness, but is really a nervous system overload that requires rest.
Creative Difference - Neurodivergent creativity often lives “outside the room,” not just outside the box.
Unmasking Matters - Being fully yourself—especially as a parent—gives others permission to do the same.
Angie Dixon’s definition of inclusion:
Inclusion is making space before somebody has to ask for it.
Angie Dixon’s Bio:
Angie Dixon is an autistic, multipassionate author and creator of The Leonardo Trait and the Unmasked Summit. She helps neurodivergent creatives unmask, beat burnout, and build lives that fit their brilliantly weird brains — with humor, honesty, and a touch of chaos.
Connect with Angie Dixon:
Website: https://profoundcreativity.com/
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