From Fortune 500 to Fantasy World Building with Guest Brendan Corbett

In this episode, Wendy speaks with author Brendan Corbett about late autism diagnosis, self-discovery, and returning to creativity through writing.Brendan was diagnosed in his 30s, and the realization became a turning point in understanding his life. He found it cathartic and helped him on his journey of self-discovery. He reminds us how “coming of age” can happen at any age, especially when discovering you are autistic.The conversation explores his late diagnosis, creativity, and Brendan’s future projects, including a more personal story centered on generational trauma and his experience as a biracial Korean-American.Takeaways:No one except you can know what it means to be you"Coming of age" can happen at any point in lifeGive yourself the grace and time to think about who you are, what your values are, and how you want to live your life. It's incredibly freeingAbout Brendan Corbett:Brendan Corbett is an author whose work blends fantasy, identity, and personal growth. His career has spanned roles from engineer to nonprofit director before returning to writing after his autism diagnosis.Growing up in a military family, books, especially fantasy, were both stabilizing and an escape. Now, Brendan channels that lifelong connection into his writing, including The Runetree Chronicles and The Quinate’s Faithful. His upcoming work explores generational trauma and his experience as a biracial Korean-American, as well as future fantasy projects inspired by Korean culture and mythology.He lives in Oregon with his family and continues to explore storytelling and his creative expression.Website: authorbrendancorbett.comInstagram: @authorbrendancorbettIf you sign up for his newsletter and mention the Amplifying Autism Podcast, Brendan will gift you a free ebook as a thanks!About Your Host:Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD, is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and host of Amplifying Autism. Though not autistic herself, Wendy has dedicated her career to supporting the neurodivergent community. She is the founder of Adulting While Autistic and helps late-diagnosed autistic adults find clarity and community. Website: wendelawhitcombmarsh.comBooks Available on AmazonInstagram: @wendela.w.marshAdulting While Autistic: @adultingwhileautistic Join the Newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/49/591191449.htmThank You for Listening:If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it. Your support helps us reach more late-diagnosed autistic adults and those who care about them. YouTube: @AmplifyingAutismSpotify & Apple Podcast: Amplifying Autism Podcast