Representation Matters
A new S4 episode has just dropped…
https://www.thelatediscoveredclub.com/s4-ep10-representation-matters/ (Opens in a new window)In this episode, Catherine is joined by Vicky Chapman, a gay autistic TV editor from Southampton, who had her late discovery at 26.
Vicky shares how her journey began during the first lockdown, when her partner, who works in early years autism, first suggested she might be autistic.
At the time, Vicky dismissed the idea, saying, “I can’t be autistic… I’m not Sheldon Cooper.” But a run-in with a blender (you’ll hear all about it) sparked a deeper reflection, and after ticking nearly every box, she pursued a formal diagnosis.
We talk about the fast-paced world of TV, and how Vicky is still learning every day what will help her thrive as an autistic person in the industry. We talk about self-disclosure at work, an act that felt terrifying at first, but led to the creation of a “Vicky Guide” that helped her colleagues understand how best to support her.
Now, Vicky is having more open and honest conversations across her industry and recently became a neurodiversity champion in her workplace. She says:
“It was important to me to share my story, not only to help inform, educate and raise awareness for neurodiversity in the TV industry for non autistic people, but also to provide a safe environment and relatable voice for other neurodivergent people, so they don’t feel the need to fear judgment or suppress their support needs.”
This conversation is a powerful reminder of why representation matters, and how one voice can help change the culture from within.
Connect with Vicky
Connect with Vicky on LinkedIn (Opens in a new window)
Need Post Discovery Community & Support?
Join our next 6 week post discovery support circle (Opens in a new window)
Join our Late Discovered Club Community (Opens in a new window) as a member or partner.
Explore The Asta Community of Professionals (Opens in a new window)
Order Rediscovered (Opens in a new window)- Available in Paperback, Audio and Ebook
Check out our upcoming events (Opens in a new window)
Support our work
3 ways you can support the podcast and the work we do:
Become a member (Opens in a new window)or partner and join our growing community.
Rate & review (Opens in a new window) the show or an episode
(Opens in a new window)Our Community Partners
Thank you to our Community Partners (Opens in a new window)who are supporting the work that we are doing.
Nordens (Opens in a new window)
Deborah Bulcock Coaching & Consulting (Opens in a new window)
A Tidy Mind (Opens in a new window)
The Growth Pod (Opens in a new window)
Hormones On The Blink (Opens in a new window)
MindThrive Coaching (Opens in a new window)
About the Podcast
(Opens in a new window)www.thelatediscoveredclub.com (Opens in a new window) (Opens in a new window)
Follow us on Instagram (Opens in a new window)
The Late Discovered Club is a social impact community and podcast, on a mission to give a voice to Late Discovered Autistic women and marginalised groups.
The podcast brings you real and empowering stories of late discovered autistic women and people from all walks of life - through an intersectional lens - helping to deconstruct stereotypes, and giving the next generation visibility.
Hosted by autistic Psychotherapist & Author Catherine Asta and edited by her daughter, Caty Ava. In Season 4 which began in January 2025 Catherine is joined in some of the episodes by author Pete Wharmby as a guest co-host.
It has has an ever growing global community currently in over 125 countries, 170K downloads (putting us in the Top 5% of podcasts worldwide* according to The Podcast Host) and was ranked the number one podcast for 'Female Autism' in the world by FeedSpot in 2025.
