Steph Johnson, VP of Corporate Communications at MongoDB, shares her journey of growing up with Tourette Syndrome and how it has influenced both her personal life and professional career. Despite the challenges associated with Tourette's, Johnson has leveraged her condition to develop a quick wit and verbal agility, which have served her well in the communications industry. She emphasizes the importance of viewing individuals beyond their disabilities and encourages understanding and empathy towards people with neurodivergent conditions. Johnson is also passionate about her involvement with the Samaritans Suicide Prevention Hotline, highlighting the significance of silence in communication. Her career path includes pivotal roles at communications firms and at MongoDB, where she has fostered inclusive environments. Her story is shared in the context of MongoDB's leadership transition, with Dev Ittycheria announcing his retirement as CEO and the appointment of Chirantan “CJ” Desai as his successor, emphasizing the importance of change and fresh leadership for the company's future growth.