112: Smashing Business Goals with ADHD: with Stephanie Ward

About this episode

Stephanie Ward discusses her journey with ADHD and how it influences her approach to supporting neurodivergent entrepreneurs.

In this captivating episode of the ADHD Goals podcast, our host welcomes Stephanie Ward, founder of the Spicy Brain Collective, a free and vibrant community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Stephanie shares her journey from discovering her own ADHD to building a successful business that supports others like her. They discuss the unique challenges ADHD individuals face in entrepreneurship, the importance of building a supportive network, and how Stephanie’s experience has shaped her approach to helping others. Stephanie's candid and humorous anecdotes provide invaluable insights into managing ADHD in business, the power of community, and the role of self-acceptance. Tune in to learn practical strategies for smashing your business goals while embracing your neurodivergent strengths. Links: https://www.thespicybraincollective.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ward-sbc/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:57 Challenges of Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs 03:08 The Ketchup Phenomenon 04:46 Stephanie's ADHD Journey 13:56 Starting a Business with ADHD 17:32 Rapid Business Growth and Hiring Challenges 22:05 Reviewing Applications and Delegation Challenges 23:24 Struggles with…

People in this episode

Host: Laurence Pratt

Guest: Stephanie Ward

Topics covered

• ADHD
• entrepreneurship
• support networks
• neurodivergent strengths
• business growth

Keywords

• ADHD
• entrepreneurship
• neurodivergent
• business goals
• support network
• community
• self-acceptance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spicy Brain Collective, LinkedIn

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