Struggling with an intense reaction to unfairness? It might be justice sensitivity, an ADHD trait. Learn how to turn this from a source of burnout into your business's greatest hidden strength.

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.

Many neurodivergent entrepreneurs feel pressured to scale, hire teams, or chase seven-figure dreams—but that’s not the only path to success. In this conversation with Maggie Patterson, host of the ADHD-ish Podcast explores why staying solo can be the ultimate form of freedom and self-care. Maggie shares how designing a business around your actual life, capacity, and values can protect your energy, reduce stress, and create a more sustainable future. By challenging the hustle culture and rejecting one-size-fits-all business models, she empowers entrepreneurs to embrace simplicity, autonomy, and meaningful work over endless growth.

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.

For many entrepreneurs—especially those with ADHD—the "Default Yes" can be a fast track to burnout. Years of people pleasing, driven by rejection sensitivity, fear of disappointing others, and impulsivity, can leave you overextended and undervalued. In this blog, you'll discover how to replace automatic yeses with intentional boundaries using strategies like buffer phrases, guilt-free responses, and practical follow-up habits. By learning to pause, assess requests, and protect your time, you’ll not only reduce stress but also gain more respect from clients and collaborators. The journey isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, self-respect, and creating space for what matters most.

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.

Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path, and for those of us with ADHD, it often feels like a winding road full of detours, dead ends, and unexpected scenic routes. Yet, it’s on these unconventional paths that our unique strengths shine brightest. Early in my journey, I struggled to fit into standard business practices—long meetings, linear plans, and rigid expectations left me restless and frustrated. It wasn’t until I embraced my ADHD that I realized my brain’s natural tendencies could become powerful business assets.

ADHD gives us the ability to see possibilities where others see obstacles. My mind thrives on novelty, spontaneity, and creative problem-solving, which has allowed me to craft innovative solutions and build systems that align with my natural workflow. Facilitated sprint sessions, a technique I learned from Evan Sargent, became a game-changer. Structuring work in quick, focused bursts with intentional breaks allows ADHD entrepreneurs to channel restlessness into productivity without burning out.

Being part of a community of like-minded, neurodivergent entrepreneurs has been equally transformative. Sharing strategies, celebrating wins, and navigating setbacks together fosters camaraderie and reinforces the value of our ADHD strengths. The biggest revelation? “Weird” is not a liability—it’s a competitive edge. By leaning into our differences and designing systems that honor our neurodivergent wiring, we can redefine success on our own terms and turn challenges into opportunities for creativity, innovation, and growth.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.

Maggie Patterson returns to the ADHD-ish Podcast to share insights from her new book, Staying Solo: Your Guide to Building a Simple, Sustainable Service Business. In this episode, she and host Michelle Mazur explore why staying small can still lead to big success, especially for neurodivergent creatives who want a business that works with their energy, focus, and unique strengths. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your solo business model, this conversation offers a roadmap to thriving without burning out.

Living with ADHD as a solopreneur often comes with what’s called the “ADHD Tax”—those hidden costs in time, money, and energy caused by missed deadlines, late fees, or overlooked opportunities. For years, I thought these mistakes reflected personal failings, but what I’ve learned is that they’re tied to how the ADHD brain approaches task initiation. Instead of fighting against it, I discovered how to design systems that work with my wiring, allowing me to show up with more clarity, creativity, and confidence.

Through intentional rituals, cues, and calendar blocking, task initiation stopped being a roadblock and became a launchpad for meaningful progress. Scheduling well-being blocks and recovery runways not only preserved my energy but also created natural transition points that made starting tasks far less overwhelming. By reframing ADHD task initiation as a neurological challenge instead of a flaw, I built strategies that support my strengths while honoring the ebb and flow of focus.

This shift hasn’t just saved me from paying the ADHD Tax—it’s given me a framework for sustainable entrepreneurship and self-compassion. And I’ve learned that connection is just as important as systems; being part of a community of ADHD entrepreneurs offers solidarity, encouragement, and collective wisdom. With the right tools and mindset, task initiation doesn’t have to drain your energy or your wallet—it can become the foundation for a thriving business built on your unique strengths.

Saying “yes” too quickly isn’t just a people-pleasing habit—it’s often rooted in the ADHD brain’s wiring. In this solo episode of the ADHD-ish Podcast, Diann Wingert unpacks the deeper causes of the “default yes,” from the deer-in-the-headlights effect to the reciprocity myth, and offers step-by-step strategies to break free. Learn boundary-setting as a skill you can build over time, discover physical reset techniques for high-pressure moments, and use guilt-free scripts to confidently say no. If you’ve ever regretted agreeing to something, this episode is your guide to making choices that truly align with your priorities.

Entrepreneurship often glorifies hustle, profit, and relentless growth—but Mina Raver’s story shines a light on a different path. As a trailblazing female entrepreneur and innovator, she has transformed personal adversity into a mission to redefine productivity, authenticity, and mental health in the startup world. Her journey demonstrates that success is not only about scaling quickly or satisfying investors, but also about creating sustainable systems that honor our well-being—especially for neurodivergent minds navigating executive functioning challenges.

Through her work, including the creation of adaptive tools like the Better CEO app, Mina is pushing for inclusivity in industries that often overlook the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals. Her perspective challenges the status quo, offering an alternative vision where resilience, authenticity, and balance drive innovation. Mina’s philosophy reminds us that the health of a founder is just as vital as the success of their business—and perhaps the most important foundation for long-term impact.

Small business ownership is challenging enough—but for entrepreneurs with ADHD, the traditional 9-to-5 structure often feels stifling. I recently spoke with Evan Sargent, a remarkable entrepreneur who has built a business model around her ADHD strengths rather than in spite of them. Through hyperfocused sprint days, Evan has turned what many consider ADHD challenges into powerful advantages, creating both efficiency and creativity in her work.

Evan’s journey from a fast-paced agency environment to founding Leap_Year Branding illustrates how embracing your neurodivergence can transform your business. By structuring work in short, high-energy bursts, she maximizes her hyperfocus, allowing complex projects to be completed more quickly and with greater innovation. This approach also eliminates the inefficiencies and burnout often associated with traditional work schedules, particularly for ADHD brains.

Beyond productivity, sprint days support balance. Evan combines her work with family responsibilities and personal growth, demonstrating that ADHD-friendly structures can harmonize professional and personal life. She leverages processes, support systems, and coaching to ensure her strengths are optimized and her challenges managed.

For ADHD entrepreneurs seeking a roadmap, Evan’s methods offer a blueprint: honor your unique brain, design workflows that leverage your strengths, and embrace flexible yet structured systems. Sprint days are not just a productivity hack—they are a transformative tool for building sustainable, creative, and thriving businesses.

Leadership can feel overwhelming for women entrepreneurs with ADHD, but stories like Kirsten Beukes’ prove that balance and impact are possible when we lean into our strengths. As the owner of a thriving group occupational therapy practice in South Africa, Kirsten has learned to navigate the challenges of being both practitioner and business leader, while also honoring the realities of ADHD. Her journey highlights the tension many ADHD leaders face—managing the demands of daily operations while still making time for big-picture strategy.

Through trial and insight, Kirsten discovered the importance of setting boundaries, adjusting expectations for her team, and creating intentional “owner days” for strategic focus. Her story is a powerful reminder that ADHD leadership is not about fitting into traditional molds, but about channeling creativity, empathy, and resilience into building organizations that reflect both personal values and team well-being. For women in business, especially those navigating ADHD, this narrative offers strategies, encouragement, and proof that our unique wiring can be an asset when we embrace it fully.