Episode 45: 20 years of Corporate Masking - Romina Massa [Digital Marketing Strategist & Content Creator]

How does it feel to spend 20 years masking in the corporate world, only to have the rug pulled out the moment you finally ask for help?

Romina Massa joins us to discuss her resilience story still being written as we speak.

The "Reasonable" Request: Romina reveals the shockingly simple workplace accommodation she requested that led to her corporate exit—and why it was seen as "audacity" rather than a tool for success.
The Post-Diagnosis "Switch": We discuss the frustrating (and often condescending) way people’s behavior shifts the moment you disclose a neurodivergent diagnosis.
The Freedom of the "Outbox": How Romina uses technology to "hide" her non-traditional working hours and why she believes the freelance model is often a necessity rather than a choice for neurodivergent professionals.
Protecting Your Peace: Romina shares her personal mantra for setting boundaries and why "I’m sorry" is usually the wrong response to an autism diagnosis.
Diplomats & Drama: A look into Romina’s childhood as the daughter of a diplomat and how her family navigated her "dramatic" traits before anyone had a name for them.

What is the one question you should always ask a friend who has just disclosed their diagnosis?
Why does the 9-to-5 "creative brain" often feel like it’s whittling away to nothing?
How can you tell if you are "masking" your way through your career?