In this episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, Diann Wingert and guest Meredith Carder get real about the double-edged sword of ambition for ADHD entrepreneurs. From chasing big ideas to hitting burnout, they unpack the unique highs and lows of building a business with a neurodivergent brain. Together, they explore how radical self-acceptance, idea vetting, and honoring your life’s seasons can help you redefine success—on your terms. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your own potential, this episode is your permission slip to pause, pivot, and protect your energy.

Tired of starting, but never finishing as a multi-passionate creative? This episode with Jess Malli Mercier dives into real-life balance and building a business that suits your brain. It's a raw and real conversation you won't want to miss! 

This episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast dives deep into what it really means to stop masking and start embracing your ADHD—especially as a female entrepreneur. Through the powerful metaphor of Wicked's Elphaba, we explore the stages of trying to “fix” and “fit in” before finally breaking free and building a business that honors your neurodivergent brain. If you’ve ever felt like success demands pretending to be someone else, this conversation will remind you: you were never meant to blend in—you were meant to fly.

Entrepreneurship with ADHD? This episode explores cognitive biases, mind traps, and thought loops that impact decision-making, focus, and leadership for ADHD entrepreneurs. Learn tools to reframe thinking and grow your business.

In this powerful episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, I sit down with psychiatrist and entrepreneurship researcher Dr. Michael Freeman to unpack how ADHD traits—often seen as deficits—can actually be superpowers in business. From crisis-thinking to creative resilience, we explore how neurodiverse entrepreneurs (especially women) thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. If you’ve ever wondered whether your brain is wired for success on your own terms, this is a must-listen.

ADHD entrepreneurs: Is your drive leading to stress instead of satisfaction? Two ADHD coaches reveal how to align ambition with your true capacity. Manage endless ideas, build resilience, and find self-compassion for sustainable success. Tune in for this inspiring and vulnerable conversation.

In this episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, I pull back the curtain on how ADHD entrepreneurs can move from brilliant-but-buried ideas to real, repeatable success. From dopamine scheduling to shiny object parking lots, I’m sharing the exact strategies that have helped me (and my clients) finally finish what we start—without smothering creativity or burning out. If your brain lights up with every new idea but struggles to see things through, this one’s for you.

Celebrate ADHD-ish's 5th podversary and Mental Health Awareness Month! Host Diann Wingert explores ADHD through Wicked's Elphaba, from seeking validation to self-acceptance. Find your magic and defy gravity with us.

In this episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, I sit down with Maggie Patterson to dismantle the myth that success means scaling at all costs. Maggie shares her hard-won wisdom on building a business that honors your bandwidth, your values, and your life—not someone else’s version of success. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “go big or go home,” this conversation is your permission slip to stay small, stay solo, and stay true to yourself.

Feel like you’re wired differently—and built for more? Dive into the surprising link between ADHD, bipolar traits, and entrepreneurial success with psychiatrist and professor Dr. Michael A. Freeman.

In this episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, I unpack the hidden costs of the “Default Yes” and why it’s especially common—and damaging—for ADHD entrepreneurs. I share the mindset shifts, practical tools, and boundary-setting scripts that helped me transform my people-pleasing habits into a business rooted in clarity and self-respect. If you’ve ever felt overcommitted, underpaid, or just plain exhausted from always saying yes, this episode is your turning point.

Turn your ADHD advantage from ideation to implementation! Stop letting Shiny Object Syndrome derail your creativity. Discover neuroscience-based insights and actionable strategies to build consistency and finally finish the brilliant projects you keep starting.

In this episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, I explore why embracing your so-called “weirdness” is the secret to thriving as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. Joined by Evan Sargent, we dive into strategies like facilitated sprints, self-acceptance, and building systems that amplify your creativity instead of fighting against it. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit the traditional business mold, this episode is for you.

Feeling pressured to scale? Maggie Patterson joins us to validate intentionally staying small as a solopreneur. Discover the power of a simple, sustainable solo business, especially for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and ditch the hustle culture.

Ever feel like building a business with ADHD comes with hidden fees no one warned you about? You're not alone. In this ADHD-ish Podcast episode, I share how I stopped paying the "ADHD tax" by designing strategies and systems that work with my brain—not against it. From calendar rituals and recovery runways to sacred self-care time, I’ve shifted from burnout to balance. If you’re ready to ditch the shame spiral and build a business that honors your neurodivergence, this one’s for you.

Tired of always saying “yes”? Learn why ADHD brains default to people-pleasing—and how to unlearn it. This episode breaks down the “reciprocity myth” and empowers your most purposeful yes.

In this powerful ADHD-ish Podcast episode, I sit down with Mina Raver—entrepreneur, innovator, and neurodivergent powerhouse—who’s changing the way we define startup success. From challenging toxic hustle culture to building inclusive tools like the Better CEO app, Mina’s story is a bold reminder that authenticity, mental health, and fulfillment are business goals. If you’re tired of startup narratives that prioritize investors over individuals, you’ll want to hear this.

Struggling to make your biz ADHD-friendly? Learn how Evan Sargent built a brand that lets her thrive with ADHD—while disrupting her industry, working smarter, and ditching traditional business rules.

Balancing leadership and business ownership is challenging—especially for women with ADHD. In this ADHD-ish Client Success Story episode, Kirsten Beukes shares how she transformed her approach to leadership, from setting better boundaries to stepping into her role as a business owner with confidence. We discuss people-pleasing, team expectations, and why every entrepreneur needs time to work on their business, not just in it. Tune in to learn how to lead with both heart and strategy!

Are ADHD traits costing you more than you realize? From missed deadlines to impulse spending, the ADHD tax adds up. This episode unpacks hidden costs and practical fixes to protect your time, money, and energy!