Divergently Being grew out of our own lives as an autistic and ADHD couple trying to build something that actually fits.
We started with the Divergently Married podcast because we wanted to talk honestly about neurodivergent relationships, work, emotions, family life and the world around us.
That work gradually evolved into coaching, speaking, writing and support, shaped by Sonay’s coaching training and TEDx talk, James’s 21 years of IT experience, and our own experience of assistive technology.
Becoming parents added another layer, after Sonay experienced first-hand how little support there can be for ADHD mums during pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.
Divergently Being now brings those strands together: practical, honest support rooted in lived experience.
Support should fit real people, real brains and real lives.
Coach for neurodivergent professionals, lawyer, speaker and co-founder of Divergently Being
Sonay Erten is a coach for neurodivergent professionals, lawyer, speaker, podcast host and writer. She supports neurodivergent individuals to navigate work, identity, burnout, communication and confidence in systems not designed for them, combining professional expertise with lived experience.
Diagnosed with ADHD and autism in adulthood, Sonay brings a deeply informed perspective to her work, integrating coaching, legal insight and real-world workplace understanding. She has delivered almost 400 hours of coaching across sectors including law, healthcare and corporate environments, and holds an ICF Level 1 Certificate in ADHD-Informed Coaching.
With over 15 years of speaking experience, Sonay has delivered a TEDx talk on ADHD and autism and speaks widely on neurodivergence, work, mental health, burnout and inclusion.
After becoming a mother, and experiencing the lack of meaningful support available for ADHD mums, she began bringing her coaching, advocacy and lived experience into conversations about pregnancy, birth, early motherhood and returning to work.
Through Divergently Being, Sonay focuses on helping neurodivergent people understand themselves, advocate for their needs, and build more sustainable, humane ways of living and working.
Assistive technology trainer, technical operations lead, speaker and co-founder of Divergently Being
James Carter is an assistive technology trainer, technical operations lead, speaker and podcast host. He supports neurodivergent individuals to use technology, tools and systems in ways that fit how they think, process information and work, making everyday tasks more manageable and sustainable.
James is AuDHD and brings over 21 years of IT experience to his work, spanning technical support, troubleshooting, workplace systems, training and mentoring. He combines lived experience with deep technical knowledge to help people feel more confident using tools that can otherwise feel overwhelming or inaccessible.
After experiencing redundancy, James brought his expertise into Divergently Being, where he saw both the potential of assistive technology and the gaps in how it is introduced and supported. His work focuses on helping people make sense of the tools they have been given, from assistive technology and workplace software to planning systems, AI tools and everyday digital setups.
James is particularly focused on making technology feel less intimidating. His approach is calm, practical and person-centred, helping people build confidence at their own pace without shame or pressure.
Through Divergently Being, James brings the practical technology and systems side of the work, turning support into something people can use day to day.
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