Shameless Leadership

894: Sienna Lytle: Adult Autism, Inclusive Systems, and Corporate Accountability


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Sienna Lytle, a dedicated Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) leader and practitioner, has a passion that lies in helping individuals and organizations create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. She believes embracing diversity isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s a catalyst for innovation and growth.

With 15 years of experience in consulting operations and multiple DEI certifications, Sienna has had the privilege of collaborating with amazing humans on various teams to foster inclusive cultures. As a Black woman late-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, Sienna is also shifting a lot of her work into researching and advocating for neurodiversity in the workplace.    

Sienna lives in a transracial, blended family with her husband Jamie and their three teenage sons in Wisconsin where she loves enjoying the outdoors, cooking restaurant-worthy meals for her friends, and anything related to Beyonce.


Listen in to Sienna share:

  • The intersection of white supremacy, capitalism, and our current corporate landscape 
  • The significance of honoring historical markers and organizational memories to keep us accountable to consistently moving forward
  • Her identity as a Black cisgender mom and bonus mom to three sons, a wife, a member of a multi-racial family, and an autistic person with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and ADHD
  • How she discovered her autism diagnosis in recent years
  • How she sees the worldview around autism expanding
  • How systems of inclusion for neurodiversity make navigating the world better for everyone
  • The importance of clarity, patience, and grace when creating inclusive systems

  • Links mentioned:

    • Attend my Influence & Ignite Retreat for Women Business Owners: shamelessmom.com/retreat
    • Connect with Sienna: siennalytle.com

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