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Dyslexia is My Superpower

Dyslexia is My Superpower

Update: 2023-04-05

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In this episode of the My Career Podcast Chris is joined on the sofa by Ben Allen.

Ben is dyslexic, left school with no A-levels, got a 2:2 in his degree but has set up the largest health and wellness business for older people in the UK, OOMPH Wellness.

Listen to hear his story to success.

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