A TRAILBLAZER

IN NEURODIVERGENT CULTURE

& OG INFLUENCER

She is best known as the founder of the website TALK NERDY TO ME®, where she has established herself as a prominent voice in the neurodivergent community. As a TV (and digital) producer, she has captivated audiences at conferences and universities, sharing her unique insights and way of life.

The fabulously inspiring entrepreneur and always entertaining …
Jen Friel is a genius.

Only recently, did she find out that her “unique-ness” is a series of medical conditions … (that when regulated … work out in her favor) including autism, ADHD, stealth dyslexia, and prosopagnosia (aka facial blindness).

Jen is on a mission to raise awareness about these conditions, advocating for better understanding and diagnosis, particularly among women. Her very personal commitment to this cause is fueled by her own experiences, as she aims to prevent the mental health challenges that often accompany undiagnosed neurodivergence (such as her own suicide attempts and a 5150 call that she placed on herself).

Blending humor and honesty, Jen’s journey has not been without challenges. She has faced stalking and violence, yet she has transformed these experiences into powerful narratives that inspire others. Her legal battles have set legal precedents, and her ability to navigate complex situations showcases her strength and determination. After regaining control of her intellectual property, she has successfully sold additional TV shows to the History Channel, and MTV further solidifying her status as a creative force in the industry. Her innovative approach to storytelling and advocacy continues to resonate with audiences, making her a leading figure in the conversation around neurodiversity.

Jen has facilitated impactful discussions with esteemed organizations. On Social Platform Clubhouse, TALK NERDY TO ME®, hosted over 350 compelling discussions to 285K people with brands including: Stanford, The Science Channel, Atlasssian, NASA, IBM, Linktree, Sotheby’s Phillips, Time Magazine, and more.

Jen Friel exemplifies the power of resilience and creativity, using her platform to educate, inspire, and empower others to embrace their unique perspectives.

She’s now PROUDLY neurodivergent AF

but spent most of her life misdiagnosed.

She was wrongfully prescribed

dangerous drugs

like

lithium, seroquel, prozac, zoloft, riserpdal.

She didn’t just get “mad” … She took her literal geniusness and took action.

Her intellectual property, she discovered, is still relevant as it “sold” again to the same network who purchased it as a put pilot.

Let’s let Jen speak for herself …

I see auras,

animated them

& went viral

six separate times

over six months

to 4.3 million people (FB and IG).

“Coincidentally” the Friday before the

second Deadline announcement.

I took an idea and bartered social media to live for a year getting to 12 states with only $10 to my name. “Influencer marketing” wasn’t a “thing” yet, so I taught businesses and celebrities how to use social media in exchange for food, water, clothing, or shelter.

I documented the adventures along the way, which included crashing the Grammy Awards (and finding the person I crashed the event to meet), dancing on stage with Prince and Halle Berry, going out on over 103 dates in 9 months (accidentally using the OkCupid algorithm), and flying cross-country with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.

I’ve been a guest of the family who hosted the Queen of England, met Jack Dorsey and Rick Rubin (outside of a teepee while dressed in a skeleton onesie), and even had (multiple) dinner(s) and moonshine with Pablo Escobar’s surgeon.

While the road has not been smooth, I am proud of myself for how I handled each “bump.” I’ve testified in a court of law three times before the age of 30.

At 17, I set a legal precedent in the state of Connecticut for being the victim of stalking in a same-sex relationship. I was stalked by four of my best friends, and the case was so severe that 20 years later, the restraining orders are still active. I was also hit in the head with a brick (a random act of violence) and watched the man get sentenced to 19 years in jail, of which he served 10.

TALK NERDY TO ME®, Lover had a stage show 24 hours after the attack, and not only did I host it, I wrote, produced, and directed the eight after. I have a force inside of me that (when activated) that is like a dog to a bone. Which is how I convinced the doctor to release me from a 5150 after only 48 hours. I thought I was having a nervous breakdown. What I now know happened is an autistic meltdown combined with a sensory meltdown, topped off with unprocessed trauma.

I also fight crime in my spare time (a casual side effect of these magical conditions that I have) …

I was stalked for a second time starting in 2017. I then hired a private investigator who told me one of the people I was accusing of being behind the stalking was arrested for attempted murder, extortion and kidnapping. While I couldn’t prove it legally, I was able to figure out I was being stalked via an exploit in Find My iPhone. I set the default location to a device that remains stationary.

I have also outed two conmen using synesthesia, and got $1400 back from the second one.

Additionally, I planned the meeting for my friend and neighbor’s murder, and united the community by having the Senior Lead Deputy for our area speak to us about our safety.

I also gave a TedX talk (pre-diagnosis) …

I spent a year preparing for it, only to throw it out the night before.
Not to make a statement, but to remain true to myself (and to the rules of TedX).

If I had told the CEO of AOL that I used his platform to set legal precedent in the state of Connecticut, I MIGHT have gotten the job.

Instead, I was honest, and shared what I knew to be true.