Episode Description: 

This week on the The Invisible Gift, Andrew chats with the CEO and founder of Dekko Comics, Rossie Stone. In the episode, Rossie explains the origins of his company - and why his struggles with dyslexia led to him founding it. Andrew and Rossie talk through the problems with labels, Rossie highlights the importance of a strong support network for dyslexics and the boys explain why the world of tomorrow will be made for the neuro-diverse. 

Top Quotes:

"I haven't got a problem with the way school teaches. I've got a problem with the fact it only teaches in one way." - Rossie

"Because as a group of people we are so used to failure we have learned what are values are. The concept of leaving a company to go somewhere else where you are better understood is easy for us to comprehend." - Andrew

"The world doesn't fit into the box it used to and that's great for us, for the neuro-diverse, because we are out of the box thinkers." - Andrew

About the Host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm. Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the Guest:

Rossie Stone  is an illustrator, artist, and founder of Dekko Comics. Dekko Comics is an educational comic book company, that aims to revolutionise teaching for dyslexic and neurodiverse students. Rossie struggled in school at the ‘academic subjects’ but thrived in acting, art, and english - this inspired to find alternative methods for learning such as making his own comic books. Rossie runs comic book workshops for young people who want to enter the medium. Rossie has also spoken at TedX on multiple occasions about his experiences with dyslexia.  Rossie is also an ambassador for Dyslexia Scotland.

Resources:

https://dekkocomics.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/