Meet the member - Louisa van Vessem

Episode 9: Redefining Success with Louisa Van Vessem

Welcome back to Meet the Member, where we uncover the real stories behind the incredible folks at Copy College. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Louisa Van Vessem, a business strategist, neurodivergent advocate, and solo parent navigating life and business on her own terms.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode—brace yourself for a mix of honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.

• Living Beyond the Binary: How discovering her autism later in life reshaped Louisa’s understanding of herself and the world.
• Building a Business Around Life’s Challenges: The why and how of structuring her work around her health and family needs.
• Raising Awareness in Tourism: Louisa’s mission to make the tourism industry more inclusive for neurodiverse and disabled travelers.
• The Balancing Act: How she manages chronic fatigue, running a business, and parenting an autistic child.
• Why Authenticity Matters: Louisa’s take on showing up as yourself in business and ditching the “should-dos.”

Louisa’s perspective on life and business is refreshingly honest. She’s not about pretending it’s easy—but she does share how intentionality, boundaries, and self-awareness make a big difference. Whether it’s advocating for neurodivergent inclusivity, parenting with compassion, or helping business owners find clarity, Louisa’s approach is as practical as it is inspiring.

• Louisa’s journey to an autism diagnosis at 43—and how it connected the dots of her life (5:35)
• The power of creative and strategic thinking in her business (12:27)
• Why it’s okay to throw out the rulebook when building a business (21:34)
• The “battery” analogy Louisa uses to manage her energy and avoid burnout (34:35)
• Her no-nonsense advice to her younger self: Be brave (40:40)

Find Louisa sharing practical tips and candid insights on:

• LinkedIn: Louisa Van Vessem
• Instagram: @ingenious_corner
• TikTok: @neuro_family_adventures

If you’re a creative leader, a fellow parent of a neurodivergent child, or someone navigating chronic health conditions, Louisa would love to connect and share stories.