Angela Lauria is an author, podcaster, speaker, and Autistic advocate helping leaders and teams improve mixed neurotype communication and unlock the power of Neurodiversity at work.

As a late-diagnosed Autistic, she has drawn on her lifelong special interest in non-fiction to help almost 2,000 entrepreneurs write, publish, and promote their books, and she has been doing it since 1994. Her clients have been responsible for over 10 million books read and $100 million in cumulative revenue.

After 19 years as a ghostwriter for high-tech, VC-funded companies, Dr. Angela Lauria founded of Difference Press™ and created of The Author Incubator™, the world’s most successful program for writing and publishing exceptional expert books. The Author Incubator was named Coaching Program of the Year, and Dr. Angela was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s top 10 most inspiring entrepreneurs to watch – one of only 2 women on the list. She was awarded the title of Mentor of the Year by the Stevie Awards. Her company has been ranked as high as #275 on the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies and #60 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360.

She has experience on both sides of the C-suite and intimately understands the mistakes that happen with companies don’t understand how to identify and communicate between neurotypes. An author in her own right, she is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author whose books include: 

  • The Equalizing Quill: 6 Ways Generative AI Can Boost Publication Access for Underrepresented Authors

  • Profitable Online Programs: A Brief Guide to Creating and Launching an Impactful Digital Course, Then Scaling Your Biz with Your Own Expert Book!

  • Make ‘Em Beg To Work For You: How to Find, Hire, Manage, Reward, and Release All-star Players to Help Make your Dream a Reality

  • Make ‘Em Beg to Be Your Client: The Nonfiction Authors’ Guide to Selling, Serving, and Funding a Movement

  • Make 'Em Beg to Publish Your Book: How To Reach A Larger Audience & Make A Full-Time Income In The Extremely Overcrowded World of Personal Development

  • The Incubated Author: 10 Steps to Start a Movement with Your Message

  • The Difference: 10 Steps To Writing A Book That Matters.

She has a B.A. and an M.A. in Journalism and Media Affairs from The George Washington University, a Ph.D. in Communications from The European Graduate School, and a graduate diploma in Sustainable Business Strategy from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, and she lives in Washington DC.

ANGELA’S SUPER POWER: RADICAL HONESTY

Angela created a business where she gave unfiltered, radically honest advice. Millions want to get a book done in the world of self-publishing and authorship, but few accomplish the task. What makes Difference Press unique is the 98% success rate of clients who got it done because of Angela’s tough-love approach. Angela’s not concerned with being “liked” the way others are. She doesn’t have the same hang-ups about giving honest feedback that a neurotypical person might have. This gave her the edge and ability to carve out this new kind of business. Without the “sugar-coating” others were giving them, her writers were finally free to deliver their best work – what the world needed from them! Being Autistic made her brand completely unique and special – a no-nonsense feedback hub – that got results!

Angela’s Autistic superpower made her business successful.  Without her autism diagnosis, she could have never created or grown the company to over $40 Million in total revenue, but now, for it to get to the next level, she needed to step back. Some of the new tasks facing the company were her Kryptonite as an Autistic. So, she walked away from the day-to-day operations that no longer needed her with the goal of help millions of neurodivergent leaders figure out their Super Power and their Kryptonite!

Her mission is to help Autistic people identify their unique superpowers and kryptonite and help create a move neurodiversity-affirming world so everyone can maximize their time in the superpower zone.

In her Neurodiversity-affirming message, Angela addresses the need to create neurodiversity-affirming workplaces. She offers a unique perspective of a ‘Lifetime Timeline’ and ‘Reverse Resume’ and gives the audience a unique perspective on the value of accepting differences in neurodivergent people, even if they have a more typical brain type.

Highlights include:

  • Amplifying Neurodivergent Voices: Leveraging Technology for Inclusion

  • The Power of Allyship: Creating Accessible Workplaces for Neurodiverse Employees

  • Communication Differences as Superpowers: Valuing Neurodiversity at Work

  • Authentic Self-Expression: Making Space for Neurodivergent Professionals

  • Accommodating All Brains: Building Cognitive Accessibility in the Workplace

  • Neurodiversity 101: Fostering Belonging for Autistic Employees

  • Leveraging Technology to Unlock Potential: AI as an Accessibility Tool

  • Discovering Hidden Talents: Hiring and Retaining Neurodivergent Employees

  • The Competitive Advantage of Autism: The Business Case for Embracing Neurodiversity

  • Unlocking Potential with Generative AI: Leveraging Large Language Models as an Accessibility Tool

  • Responsible Innovation: Harnessing Generative AI Ethically to Increase Inclusion

  • Beyond the Hype: Real-World Applications of Generative AI for Disability Advocacy and Access

    Dr. Angela guides executives, sales, and marketing teams to boost revenue, optimize offers, and unlock new business opportunities by leveraging generative AI to foster inclusivity and maximize the strengths of neurodivergent team members. Her generative AI solutions promote collaboration, streamline workflows, and unleash the full potential of your workforce.