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Guest: Nellie Nakhel — author, advocate, and founder of Lovely Life Library, a creative space where children’s stories celebrate neurodiversity and inclusion.
Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Nellie transformed what once felt like a barrier into her greatest creative strength. Through her storytelling and teaching, she’s helping kids and adults alike see that thinking differently isn’t a limitation — it’s a superpower.
Together, Paul and Nellie explore how neurodiversity shapes learning, creativity, and empathy, and what it means to create stories that make every child feel seen.
Notable Quotes
“It’s not necessarily a bad thing to think differently — it just means your mind works in its own amazing way.” — Nellie Nakhel“If I can make even one child feel better about their differences, that’s success to me.” — Nellie Nakhel“Neurodiversity isn’t something to overcome — it’s something to celebrate.” — Paul CruzNellie Nakhel is an author, educator, and advocate for neurodiversity. As the founder of Lovely Life Library, she creates inclusive picture books that help children embrace their differences with pride. Her work blends her background in psychology, her experience in higher education, and her personal journey with dyslexia to empower learners of all kinds.
🔗 Learn more: lovelylifelibrary.com
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- Website: lovelylifelibrary.com
- Instagram: @nellienakhel_lovelylifelibrary
- Facebook: nellie.nakhel
- Her books can be found on Amazon and Ingramspark
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