This is a pre-recorded episode
Shannon Frances Smith is a neurodivergent Ontario-based millennial who holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, she has a background in IT, programming, and Data Science, and happens to be living with autism.
Given how much the topic has been in the news of late, from vaccines to Tylenol, in the first part of our conversation, we discuss challenges of being on the spectrum in general, but also in particular when living in a world with so much misinformation — some of it willful — on the subject.
In addition, Shannon is a self-published science fiction and fantasy author who does art on the side through her company Space Whale Dreams.
In the second half of our conversation, we discuss her journey, growth, and fulfillment as a creative
Also, visit Shannon's website to peruse and purchase her literary works: http://www.spacewhaledreams.com/
Episode 84 of The TNEB Interview Project — Thursday, January 22, 2026
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Timestamps:
2:01 — Intro and opening banter
More to come
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