In this powerful and profoundly moving episode of Leaders in Business, host Marlene Lowe speaks with journalist, advocate, and changemaker Sophie Dow—whose life has been defined not only by global headlines and celebrity interviews, but by a deeply personal mission to reframe how society understands neurodiversity.

Sophie shares the remarkable journey that took her from the newsrooms of Swedish television to the glittering world of film star interviews in London, and ultimately to the founding of Mindroom, a charity dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. Born of love and necessity following the birth of her daughter Annie—who lives with a rare neurological profile now known as “Annie’s Syndrome”—Mindroom has become Sophie’s third child and life’s calling.

With grace, humour, and unwavering conviction, Sophie reflects on the challenges of navigating an often unsympathetic system, the transformative power of listening, and the urgent need for societal change. Together, Marlene and Sophie explore what it means to lead with empathy, the importance of inclusive narratives, and why dignity must be at the heart of every conversation about difference.

This episode is both a tribute to the power of personal resolve and a clarion call for a kinder, more compassionate world. It’s about journalism and justice, science and spirit—and the quiet but unshakable belief that every life deserves to be understood, celebrated, and loved.