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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.