Episode 100 - Celebrating ADHD Strengths

Episode 100: Celebrating ADHD Strengths, Self-Acceptance, and the Magic of Building a Business That Works for Your Brain

For Episode 100 (!!!), I am doing something a little different. No script. No bullet points. Just a collection of honest, heartfelt voice notes from some of my clients; the people living, breathing, and building businesses around their ADHD strengths every single day.

This episode is a celebration:

🎉 of ADHD brains

🎉 of unconventional business owners

🎉 of the magic that happens when we stop fighting how we’re wired

🎉 and of YOU! The listener who’s kept this podcast going for 3.5 whole years

Instead of a guest interview or solo ep, this milestone episode is a thoroughly uplifting celebration of lived experience. We're having a voice note party!

My wonderful clients share how they’ve stopped trying to “fix” themselves, and instead built businesses around what they naturally do best: creativity, empathy, hyperfocus, pattern recognition, curiosity, big-picture thinking, and that beautiful ADHD spark.

Inside this celebratory episode, you’ll hear:

✨ Why acceptance is the real starting point for transformation

✨ How pattern recognition, fast thinking & creativity become business superpowers

✨ The role of curiosity, novelty, and “following the spark” in sustainable work

✨ Building businesses around strengths - not shame, shoulds, or outdated expectations

✨ The emotional intuition and empathy so many ADHDers use to support clients

✨ How self-awareness helps us honour cycles, energy dips and rest

✨ Stories of using “messy parts” as magic, not flaws to hide

✨ The power of voice notes, community, and being seen

✨ Why sensitivity, humour, and authenticity are not weaknesses but incredible ADHD strengths

I absolutely loved recording this ep - each voice note brings something different: confidence, vulnerability, joy, real talk, humour, and above all proof that ADHD is not a limitation when you stop trying to live by a neurotypical playbook.

Magic Moments

💬 “What used to feel like thinking too fast has become the strength I now rely on.”

💬 “This is who I am and I’m going to build around it, not fight against it.”

💬 “If I’m bored, that’s the litmus test. That idea won’t fly and that’s a strength.”

💬 “Hyperfocus is powerful, but so is paying myself back with rest.”

💬 “I don’t mask in my business. That’s why my clients trust me.”

💬 “Curiosity is my engine - I’m always learning, and my clients benefit every day.”

💬 “I treat self-awareness like a tool. It’s how I forecast my energy, not judge it.”

This episode is a love letter to all the ADHDers out there needing to feel seen and accepted. If you’re ready to play to your strengths, create the conditions you need to thrive, and build a business that feels like you, this milestone episode will feel like a hug, a hype speech, and a permission slip all in one.

Links & Next Steps

💛 Work with Siobhan

If you want support building a business around your ADHD strengths through working with me, head to: bigpicturebusinesscoach.com

💛 Share the episode

If this ep resonated, please pass it on to someone who needs the reminder that their brain isn’t a burden, it’s brilliant.

💛 Get in touch

Have a topic you’d love me to cover in the next 100 episodes? Send me a message on Instagram: @siobhan_reveals

Featured in this episode: 

1. Rosie Elvin - ADHD Coach & Speaker @rosie.adhdfocus

2. Amy Wilkinson - Coach to Fearless Foodies @amywilkinsoncoach

3. Demi Lauranne - Founder of Lauranne Social (LinkedIn) @demilauranne

4. Samantha Parsley - Writing coach for research-led writers @curious_view_coaching

5. Charlie Daly - Non-fiction writer & ghostwriter @dalyprose

6. Eloise Elford - Content repurposing partner @eloise_elford

7. Andrea White - Speaker Coach & Trainer (Linkedin)  @andreawhiteuk

8. Wendy Gannon – Photographer @wo0photography

9. Susannne Schotanus – ADHD writing coach @passionatewritercoaching

10. Kate Latrobe - ADHD coach @neurodivergencewithklt

Episode 99 - Rewriting The Parenting Rulebook

Parenting is hard. Running a business is hard. Running a business AND parenting is even harder. Parenting while neurodivergent, and raising neurodivergent children, is another level altogether! It often feels like trying to juggle chainsaws in a hurricane. If you know this feeling, this episode is for you!

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I am joined by ADHD coach Sarah West to talk about diagnoses, school battles, perimenopause, low-demand parenting, and what it really means to raise children who don’t fit the mould - while unlearning everything you were taught about being a “good” parent along the way.

Sarah brings a beautiful combination of lived experience, clinical insight, and fierce mama-bear advocacy, and this episode will resonate with anyone who has ever thought: “Is it just us?” (spoiler: it’s not.)

We talk about:

✨ What led Sarah from a 20-year nursing career to ADHD coaching

✨ Navigating ADHD, autism, perimenopause, and burnout simultaneously

✨ The long road to her daughters’ diagnoses and the guilt that comes with “not knowing sooner”

✨ Why trusting your parental instincts matters more than pleasing professionals (or anyone else)

✨ The importance of curiosity in parenting neurodivergent kids

✨ Low-demand parenting, reducing conflict, and choosing connection over compliance

✨ Rewriting inherited parenting patterns and modelling emotional self-acceptance

✨ How school systems misunderstand behaviour and what it’s actually communicating

Magic moments to take away

💬 “Once you know what you’re dealing with, everything shifts. Not because the struggle disappears, but because you finally have language for it.”

💬 “My job is her mental health, not cross-country on a cold Tuesday.”

💬 “Everything we do gives our children permission to do the same.”

💬 “I’m done earning rest. Now I ask: have I rested enough to do?”

💬 “Let them be who they are, not who society tells you they should be.”

Whether you’re a neurodivergent parent, raising neurodivergent kids, or simply trying to break generational patterns and do things differently, this episode is equal parts validating and empowering. You’ll walk away with practical ideas, big exhale moments, and the reminder that you are not alone in this.

Find out more about Sarah West:

🌐 Website: www.sarahwest-adhd.com

📧 Email: hello@sarahwest-adhd.com

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-west-adhd/

Episode 98 - Unlearning "High-Functioning"

This episode is for the ones who’ve ever been told “you don’t look autistic” or “but you seem so high-functioning” and rolled their eyes all the way into next week.

In this ep, Siobhan sits down with ⁠Liz Vande Putte -⁠ an autistic and ADHD trainer, writer and workplace educator who brings equal parts humour and honesty to the conversation about what it really means to live and work as a neurodivergent adult.

They cover everything from outdated labels to sensory overload, family patterns, and why the social model of disability matters more than ever.

They talk about:

✨ What it means to be “actually autistic” in a world that still misunderstands the spectrum

✨ How workplace training can open up wider cultural conversations

✨ The crossover between autism and ADHD (and why Liz thinks they’re two sides of the same coin)

✨ Sensory sensitivities, “texture” of sound, and managing capacity

✨ Learning to work with your brain, not against it

✨ Ditching the performance of “high-functioning” and embracing authenticity

Magic Moments:

💬 “Speech is a motor function, language is a cognitive one. Being non-speaking doesn’t mean having nothing to say.”

💬 “You’re healing me while you’re inflicting the damage - that’s remarkably efficient.”

💬 “I treat my brain like a slightly demanding toddler. Just give it the sweets and it’ll cooperate.”

💬 “We don’t get any time off from this method acting thing - people win BAFTAs for less.”

Liz also shares practical first steps for anyone wondering if they might be neurodivergent, from connecting with community groups online to exploring self-assessment tools and lived-experience blogs. Her message? There’s nothing wrong with you. You just need the right environment.

If you’ve ever felt “too much”, “too sensitive”, or like you’re playing life on hard mode, this one will make you laugh, nod, and maybe exhale a little deeper.

Find out more about Liz: Website: www.actuallyautisticadult.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-vande-putte-1983220/

Episode 97 - The Reality of the 5 Figure Business

Ever feel like the only conversations you hear are about 6- or 7-figure businesses?

In this solo ep, I'm breaking the silence on the reality of the five-figure business, a.k.a. the often-overlooked and actually most common segment of the UK's private sector. I challenge the "hustle bro" narrative, help you redefine success on your own terms, and reveal the common revenue traps that keep us business owners stuck.

I wrap up with a practical solution: a Real Hourly Rate Calculator, designed to help you smash those revenue ceilings without sacrificing your wellbeing.

You'll hear about:

  • Why I'm Opening Up About Five-Figure Businesses: The media narrative focuses on huge numbers, but in my work, I see that most business owners are aiming for consistent, comfortable revenue like ÂŁ3k−£5k months.

  • The Data Don't Lie: I share some interesting UK statistics showing that the vast majority of businesses are very small, one-person operations with turnover below the VAT threshold (ÂŁ85k). We are the majority! Did you know that…

    • 54% of the estimated 5.7 million UK businesses are unregistered for VAT or PAYE.

    • 57% (3.2 million) of all UK businesses are sole proprietorships.

    • 88% of sole proprietorships are unregistered for VAT/PAYE.

  • What These Numbers Look Like In Context: With an estimate of ÂŁ4k per month for average household expenses and rent/mortgage, I sense check the ÂŁ5k−£10k monthly revenue range as a realistic and necessary goal for many of us.

  • Rejecting the Hustle Narrative: Why are we being told we need to aim for ÂŁ100k months? Spoiler alert: the people who say this on the regular are selling something (!)

  • Three Key Areas to Break Down Your  Version of Success:

    • Measurement: What are your metrics? (e.g., time off, physical/mental health, presence for family). Money is a tool, not the goal.

    • Common Traps: I dive into the issues I see, like hourly charging, not taking enough time off, and the dreaded boom-bust cycle (and how I suggest adopting a healthier cyclical view of business much like the ‘seasons’ in nature - because they all have their value, right!?).

    • The Money Mindset Trap: How personal money beliefs, stories, and debt habits you’ve had inevitably manifest in your business too (and how this looks for me, personally!)

  • The Solution: The Real Hourly Rate Calculator: I provide a step-by-step guide to calculating the true revenue you need. Warning: doing this calculation might come as a bit of a shock!

Mic-drop moments:

“Here's a permission slip for you: only YOU get to decide if your business is successful.”

"The money that comes in is a tool that facilitates me to do the stuff I want. For me, it’s not a goal in and of itself."

“Rather than ‘can I afford to take time off?” can you afford NOT to take time off? Because otherwise what you are doing is pushing yourself towards burnout."

Hot Takeaways:

  • Redefine Success: An invitation to determine your own metrics for a successful business - it's not just about the money!

  • Evaluate Your Time: Honestly assess the hours you can work in a week and figure out how much is actually sellable time after things like admin, marketing, and rest.

  • Ditch Hourly Charging: Start thinking about how to package your services to make more money in less time.

  • Build in Marketing: Your version of "fully booked" must include time for permanent marketing activities to escape the boom-bust cycle (credit to Charelle Griffith for this truth bomb!)

  • Get Real with Finances: Calculate your Real Hourly Rate to understand the true revenue your business needs, to facilitate the life you want.

Resources Mentioned:

So what now?

Did this episode hit home? Email me or leave a comment with your biggest takeaway! If you need help calculating your Real Hourly Rate and breaking through those revenue ceilings, drop me a DM or email and let’s chat!

Episode 96 - Unmasking Your ADHD

What if the reason you “never finish anything” wasn’t laziness… but wiring?

In this episode, I sit down with Nicola Thomas, ADHD coach and founder of the much-loved Finish It Friday sessions, to talk about how we can create structures that actually work for neurodivergent brains. Nicola shares her own unmasking journey, the importance of community, and why body doubling can be an absolute game-changer for people with ADHD.

We explore:

  • Why masking is exhausting (and what happens when you finally stop)

  • The beauty of body doubling and why it works when nothing else does

  • Creating gentle accountability that empowers rather than shames

  • Redefining productivity: why “done” is always better than “perfect"

This is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed: equal parts validating, practical, and reassuring.

Magic Moments

  • “I thought I was broken. Then I learned my brain just works differently.”

  • “Body doubling isn’t about someone pushing you. It’s about not being alone in the doing.”

  • “We’ve spent so long forcing ourselves into systems that don’t fit. No wonder we’re tired.”

In short, if you’ve ever stared at your to-do list and felt completely paralysed, this conversation will remind you: you’re not broken, you just need better tools (and maybe a body double).

You can find Nicola online at ⁠https://www.thebusybrain.co.uk/ ⁠ or on Instagram @nicbusybrain.

Resources mentioned in this episode include the books Unmasked by Ellie Middleton and We Are All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise.

Episode 95 - Unconventional Coaching for ADHD Founders

In this episode, I am joined by ADHD coach Christian Ehmen to discuss his unconventional approach to working with founders and executives with ADHD. We explore the differences between traditional coaching and ADHD coaching, along with the critical importance of self-discovery and "inner work" before diving into business strategy.

Christian Ehmen is an ADHD coach who specialises in helping mission-driven founders and executives “get the fuck unstuck," gain clarity, and grow their businesses. His coaching philosophy is built on the belief that personal development is the foundation for professional success.

The Unconventional Approach

Christian shares what makes his coaching unconventional. While many business coaches focus on immediate, surface-level strategies like marketing and lead generation, Christian’s method starts with "inner work." He believes that for individuals with ADHD, a lack of self-awareness and emotional regulation often holds them back. He encourages his clients to understand their unique brain and how it functions, rather than jumping straight into goal setting. As Christian says, "You can't build a house on a shaky foundation." Another key part of the inner work is identifying your narratives and patterns. Christian uses the analogy of a "monster under the bed" as something you're afraid of, but once you get a peek at it, you realise it's not as scary as you thought.

The Problem with "Shoulds"

Our conversation also touches on the overwhelming pressure for business owners to follow a rigid set of rules or templates. For example, Social Media is filled with advice from "hustle bros" who often don't share a founder's circumstances, such as having children or other commitments. 

ADHD Coaching vs. Traditional Coaching,

We also dive into the key distinctions of ADHD Coaching vs. Traditional Coaching, for example, how ADHD coaching provides an educational lens through which our clients can understand their unique challenges, such as executive dysfunction and emotional dysregulation. This helps them realise their struggles aren't personal failings but just characteristics of their neurotype. We discuss the importance of providing a judgment-free zone, where clients can drop their "mask" and be their authentic selves. This allows them to openly discuss their struggles and unique ways of doing things.

Finding the Right Coach

Finally, we share some advice on how to find the right coach for you, such as looking for a coach who is aligned with your personal values and has similar experiences or demands on their time. Their advice will be much more relevant to your life. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to how a coach makes you feel during an initial call.

Finally, we conclude with the powerful idea that investing in yourself is the best investment you can make. When you invest in your personal growth, you're not just improving your business; you're unlocking your full potential.

What did you think of the episode? Share your key takeaways - and don't forget to leave us a rating or review.

To find out more about Christian and his work, head to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-ehmen-adhd-coach/

Episode 94 - Unconventional Systems for Unconventional Minds

Why do unconventional minds need unconventional systems?

In this episode, I am joined Josh Budd, founder of Neuro Notion, to discuss the often-overlooked challenges of living with ADHD,  in particular the critical need for better post-diagnosis support. Diagnosed at age 10, Josh shares a bit about his own ADHD journey and explains why traditional, "neurotypical" systems often fail those with ADHD.

We dive into the philosophy behind his innovative platform, Neuro Notion, which is designed to be “frictionless” for overwhelmed ADHDers. Josh explains how the app allows its users to "brain dump" tasks verbally, which are then organised and prioritised in a way that works with the ADHD brain, not against it. We explore his call for better post-diagnosis guidance and a shift towards more inclusive, ADHD-centric systems in education and the workplace.

This is a powerful conversation about reimagining productivity, embracing ADHD strengths, and creating solutions that don't just accommodate, but fundamentally celebrate neurodiversity.

Key Discussion Points:

  • The Post-Diagnosis Support Gap: Josh shares his experience with the lack of guidance after an ADHD diagnosis and highlights the dire need for practical, ongoing support.

  • Why “Neurotypical” Frameworks Don't Work for Neurodivergent Brains: We discuss why traditional productivity tools and systems often fail to meet the needs of the interest-based ADHD brain and how Neuro Notion offers a more effective alternative.

  • A New Approach to Productivity: Josh explains his "user-centric design philosophy" and how his platform is built to reduce cognitive load and make organisation effortless, rather than increasing time spent in the app.

  • The Power of the “Brain Dump": Learn how Neuro Notion's core feature allows its users to get thoughts out of their heads quickly and efficiently.

  • Reframing ADHD: Josh shares his perspective on viewing ADHD not as a deficit, but as a "different operating system.”

  • A Call to Action: We talk about what is needed to create more inclusive systems in education and the workplace, to level the playing field and unlock the untapped potential of neurodivergent thinking.

Quotes:

  • “The reality is that your brain is literally wired differently. This system that you need to use needs to understand how you work, otherwise it won't work”

  • "I was diagnosed 12 years ago. I literally obsess over learning stuff about this every day, I read scientific journals every day. I'm an absolute nerd for it, and I still learn new things every day. So never stop. There's not a point where you say, ‘All right, cool. I know everything’. The more you learn, the better your life will be.”

  • “Every single person, no matter who you are, you deserve to have guidance, support, next steps, given to you when you get diagnosed.”

Links & Resources:

Neuro Notion Website: ⁠www.neuro-notion.com⁠

Connect with Josh on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-budd/

Episode 93 - Create consistent ADHD-friendly habits with the smorgasbord approach

Is it possible to build lasting, sustainable habits with an ADHD brain? What does ‘work with your brain, not against it’ actually look like in practice? And crucially, how can that help you live and work better? Oh, and what on earth does a smorgasbord have to do with ADHD!?

I answer all these questions and lots more in this short, snappy but powerful episode designed to help you put self-compassion into action and understand what really works for you (and what doesn’t!) We dive into:

  • The importance of understanding that ADHD brains are interest-based rather than importance-based 

  • Why ‘’hacking your brain’ beating yourself up and/or using brute force to get yourself to do things is  not the only way - and actually let’s face it, it doesn’t feel good either

  • Why your habits can fail, what actually does motivate your brain and why understanding ADHD brains are interest-based rather than importance-based is crucial to habit-forming

  • My PANIC acronym  (Pressure, Accountability, Novelty, Interest, Competition) for what motivates ADHD brains, with practical examples of how to use these elements to your advantage 

  • The power of the "smorgasbord" approach, which helps you identify multiple methods to achieve a single outcome, liberating you from your current narrative around ‘consistency’ and freeing you up to create deeply personalised approaches to life and business that feel easier to achieve

  • How to experiment with different methods and options to reach the same goal, track what works, and avoid self-judgment and self-criticism along the way

If you are still beating yourself with the ‘consistency’ stick and telling yourself ‘I just can’t stick to anything’, this episode is for you my friend!

Find out more about my work coaching ADHD business owners at: ⁠https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/⁠

Episode 92 - Master Your Money Mindset & Redefine Freedom

Forget hustle culture. What if building wealth didn’t mean working harder, but thinking differently?

This week, I’m joined by Aleksandra Kohut, a money mentor who helps women pay themselves more and build businesses that actually support their dream lives (instead of draining them dry). From corporate accountant to digital nomad, Aleksandra has rebuilt her entire relationship with money, and she's here to help us do the same.

We chat about:

  • Why self-worth is the secret to earning more

  • How to ditch your money baggage (thanks, childhood stories)

  • What the freedom lifestyle really looks like (hint: it’s not just sunsets and laptops)

  • The myth that you need buckets of money to live life on your terms

  • Why hearing “no” is actually good for business (yes, really!)

This one’s part permission slip, part pep talk, and 100% fire.

Mind-Blowing Moments

“You don’t need more money to find freedom. You need to make a decision.”

“If you were told you weren’t good at maths, you probably believe you’re not good with money — but the two aren’t the same.”

“Scarcity and abundance are just two ways of looking at the same situation. You get to choose.”

So if you're ready to feel empowered instead of anxious about money and build a business that gives more than it takes, this episode will change how you think, spend, and show up.

To find more of Aleksandra, head to LinkedIn, Instagram or search Alexsandra Kohut, Money Mentor.

https://www.instagram.com/aleksandra.kohut/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandrakohut/

Episode 91 - Self-Awareness: The Path To ADHD Success

Join your host Siobhan Fox and Kate La Trobe - ADHD coach, neurodiversity consultant, fangirl of self-awareness, and all-around legend - to redefine success, learn how to parent neurodivergently - and have fun along the way!

This one’s for the neurodivergent souls, the non-linear thinkers, and the parents just trying to figure it out as they go. In this powerful and refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with Kate Latrobe — ADHD coach, neurodiversity consultant, and former client turned forever friend — to talk about working with (not against) your brain, parenting with curiosity, and running a business without boxing yourself in.

We cover:

  • What it means to build a business that actually works for your neurodivergent brain

  • Why “niching down” might be the worst advice some of us can get

  • Self-awareness as a tool (not a destination)

  • Redefining success by your own metrics (hello, school gate drop-offs and cuddles from your cat)

  • Burnout cycles and how to spot them before they hit like a freight train

  • The power of being seen — and why neurodivergent people often go their whole lives without that feeling

Plus: we ask the real questions, like “What do you want to achieve in this season of your life?” and admit that sometimes January is just a no for us.

Magic Moments

“You’re going to have an ADHD brain for the rest of your life. Coaching won’t change that—but it can change how you live with it.”

“Am I having fun? That’s my number one metric. Everything else flows from there.”

“If I could wave a magic wand, I’d wave my job out of existence. I don’t want to have to teach people about neurodivergence—I want them to already get it.”

In short, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating neurodivergence, redefining what success looks like, or just trying to build a life and business that feels good, not just “productive.”

To find out more about Kate, visit www.katelatrobe.com

Resources mentioned in the episode include:

ADHD Works (link: adhdworks.me) and references to techniques implemented as part of their individual coaching style of both Siobhan, Kate and those of ADHD coach and advocate Leanne Maskell (link: leannemaskell.com)

Episode 90 - Welcome To The Late Discovered Club

What if your curiosity wasn’t a distraction? Welcome to the late-discovered club!

In this podcast episode, I’m joined by the one and only Lauren Dawson - an autistic ADHDer who has travelled an unconventional squiggly path from particle physics to ed-tech and now to neuroaffirming coaching.

Lauren’s story is one of reinvention, self-discovery, and giving yourself permission to be curious about who you really are beneath that mask.

We talk about:

  • Why curiosity is a superpower for neurodivergent people (and how to reclaim it).

  • How years of misdiagnosis led to chronic burnout and what changed when Lauren finally found the right lens!

  • The hidden cost of masking.

  • Why societal “shoulds” are making so many of us unwell.

  • What needs to change in workplaces (and society at large) to really support neurodivergent people

If you’ve ever felt like you’re almost getting it right but constantly burning out… this conversation might just be your penny-drop moment.

Find out more about Lauren ⁠here⁠. 

Resources mentioned in this episode include Neuroqueer Heresies by ⁠Dr. Nick Walker⁠, NeuroTribes by ⁠Steve Silberman⁠ and But You Don’t Look Autistic At All by ⁠Bianca Toeps⁠.

Episode 89 - How does ADHD business coaching work?

As an ADHD business owner, how can you be the best CEO, the best boss to yourself, the best employee AND still be a happy human?

All your questions asked and lots more in this episode, where I lay my soul bare as your ADHD business coach: What is ADHD business coaching? How does it work? What’s the point of it? When is the best time to do it? What does it look and feel like?

In this ep, I introduce you to my BIG PICTURE business framework - a recipe distilled down from my hundreds of hours coaching ADHD business owners, and of course, my own experience as a marketer of 20+ years and a business owner of 6 years. This is the definitive list of what you need to run a successful portfolio business (however you define success) with an ADHD brain and side order of caring responsibilities, chronic illness and/or mental health issues. The truth is: there’s no magic “one” way. Your recipe will be unique AND I guarantee there is one out there for you. Even better, I’ve made the definitive list of the ingredients you’re going to need to cook it up, which are:

This is a must-listen for ADHD business owners coming out of therapy, counselling or ADHD coaching, who are curious about what could be next for them and their business, with support from yours truly!

Find out more about Big Picture Business Coaching, book a curiosity call or download my free guide to turning ADHD on its head here: ⁠https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/⁠

Or email me with your questions here: siobhan@revealmarketinguk.com

Episode 88 - Show Up On Socials Without The Ick

Are you tired of feeling like social media is a full-time job? What if you could grow your business in just 30 minutes a day… with zero burnout?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by social media strategist and all-round powerhouse Alex Broniewski, who’s living proof you can grow a thriving business without sacrificing your wellbeing, values, or family time.

Alex shares how she built a sustainable business that puts life before hustle… and how you can do it too using social media strategically (and simply). 

Here’s what we dive into:

  • The real way to turn social media into a lead magnet

  • How Alex built a business that supports her family and her values

  • Smart, doable daily habits that bring results (just 30 minutes a day!)

  • Why connection > perfection + and how to grow your audience with meaning

  • What redefining success really looks like in 2025 (spoiler: it’s not just about ÂŁ10K months!)

Ready to learn more? This ep is for you.

To find out more about Alex, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-broniewski/

Episode 87 - Managing Multiple Roles Without Burning Out

Wearing all the hats? Juggling all the things? Never enough time for yourself? Us too!! 

In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Claire Quigley Ward, host of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, ADHD coach and fellow parent, to discuss the many and varied challenges of managing ADHD while doing all the things (and trying to be a reasonably well-balanced happy human).

We discuss:

  • The many roles we play in our lives and the many people we want to help, and how we manage our advocacy work on top!

  • Claire’s ADHD aha moment, as a result of a diagnosis for her child

  • The importance of self-care to ensure we can fulfil the many roles we play, along with the real-life challenges of actually making time to do it.

  • The additional challenges of parenting during perimenopause (hello brain fog!) and the ever-lurking issue of avoiding burnout.

  • Claire’s common ‘pinch points’ as an ADHD mum of ADHD kids - why is bedtime so hard!?

  • The constant struggle with our need to feel ‘productive’ vs the need to protect time to just be ourselves, without the demands of our various roles in life.

  • Why we need to come together as a community and support each other, particularly those of us who are neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids.

If you’re wearing all the hats, we get it. The juggle is real and you’re not alone. This episode is for you.

Find out more about Claire, her work as an ADHD coach, and her epic podcast here: https://www.allaboardadhd.com/

Episode 86 - Make Friends With Your Feelings

Do you ever feel like your emotions are dialled up to 100?

This week, we’re making friends with our feelings alongside the brilliant mental health professional Lucy Hine, from Have A Word.

We explore the intense emotional landscape of ADHD and ask: are our feelings really just bigger, or is there more going on beneath the surface?

Lucy shares her own journey of self-discovery, revealing how childhood illness and understanding her ADHD have shaped her life – from a late diagnosis to redefining her emotional world.

We chat about the connection between trauma and neurodivergence, and the bumpy but beautiful road to self-acceptance. As Lucy shares: "It’s my ADHD that makes me different, because nobody has a brain like me and perceives the world or the situation like me."

Ever felt like your emotional reactions don’t quite “fit” the situation? You’re not alone. We dive into emotional intensity, dysregulation, and how these patterns can show up in relationships. Could our sensitivity even shape who we attract?

We also explore the importance of emotional self-awareness, co-regulation (especially in parenting), and gentle strategies for tuning into your feelings with curiosity, not judgment.

Ready to embrace your emotional world instead of battling it? This episode is for you.

Find out more about Lucy ⁠here⁠. 

Episode 85 - The ADHD Emotional Experience

Do you feel like you’re either up or down and never in the middle!? Do you tune in with your emotions and express them, or bottle them up?

In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, join me to talk all things emotions. We get stuck into the emotional experience of ADHD - the highs, the lows and everything in between! Emotional regulation can be tricky for ADHDers and I want to shed some light on some of the key ingredients of the feelings cocktail, including the impact of your brain function, co-occuring conditions, difficulties identifying emotions - and just being a human in today’s world! 

In this ep, I offer a more empowering alternative to emotional regulation, centred around accepting and making space for emotions rather than trying to regulate them (and feeling like a failure when that feels impossible!) I also talk through some practical strategies for managing emotions include crying, movement, singing, journaling, and seeking support from friends or therapists. 

Ultimately, I want to encourage you to view your ADHD as a difference rather than a deficit. Embracing your emotional experiences rather than trying to control or ‘regulate’ them is actually the key to flattening your ’spiky graph’ and living a calmer, more peaceful life. 

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Episode 84 - Drug-Free ADHD

Tired of the same old advice that just doesn’t work for your ADHD brain?

Joseph Pack, founder of Drug-Free ADHD, is here to shake things up! In this eye-opening episode, we explore the world of the ADHD mind. We discuss why controlling our thoughts can be a losing battle, the magic of non-duality, and how to quiet the ADHD mind without medication. 

Joseph shares his journey from a chaotic school experience to a life-changing ADHD diagnosis following a series of seizures and how he discovered the power of meditation as an alternative to medication. Yes - it turns out ADHDers can meditate!

We also dive into unconventional ADHD management approaches, including why traditional methods, like breathwork, meditation and CBT, often fall flat for our busy minds.

If you're ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about ADHD and meditation, this episode is for you!

You can find out more about Joseph and his services ⁠here⁠. I highly recommend signing up for his newsletter, too.

Episode 83 - Get the right help & support in your business

In this candid and insightful episode, I am joined by a fellow ADHD entrepreneur and coach - Susanne Schotanus - to discuss what actually works when it comes to getting the right help and support as an ADHD business owner.

We share our own experiences, reveal why you need to ditch the typical "hustle harder" advice and dive into the real-world strategies and tools that have made a difference in our own businesses. We discuss the pitfalls of generic business advice, the power of self-compassion, and practical solutions to overcome common ADHD challenges.

Settle in with a cuppa and enjoy a refreshing conversation filled with relatable experiences, actionable tips, and a healthy dose of realism.

In this episode we cover:

  • The importance of self-compassion and unlearning negative self-talk.

  • The myth of the "one thing" that will change your business (spoiler: it doesn’t exist!)

  • The inner rebel and how it affects implementing other peoples systems.

  • The "experiment" approach and how it can help you to build systems that work for you and your ADHD brain.

  • The value of outsourcing tasks, even those you enjoy (!) to free up  your time and headspace.

  • The importance of clear communication and setting expectations with outsourced help.

  • The life-changing benefits of AI and automation tools like Calendly, Zapier and Otter.ai.

To learn more about my TOAST framework to free up your time and headspace, head to Episode 68: Take Back Your Time.

And to download Susanne’s epic guide and reclaim your focus, head to https://passionatewritercoaching.com/siobhan/

Episode 82 - So you're ADHD AF! What's next?

Ever wondered what happens after that 'penny drop' moment when you realise you might have ADHD? 

This week, I'm chatting with the wonderful Wendy Gannon, incredibly talented photographer and 'Queen of angles' – a title given by others, she insists (although I reckon she should totally claim it!). In this ep, Wendy and I have a refreshingly honest conversation about her ADHD journey. We explore the initial realisation, the decision (or indecision!) around seeking a diagnosis, and the often frustrating process of actually getting one. 

Wendy shares her experiences of navigating the 'Right To Choose' pathway within the NHS, the challenges of lengthy waiting lists, and the importance of self-advocacy. We also delve into the impact of ADHD on her life, the importance of community and self-compassion, and what she's learned along the way. 

From navigating those daunting assessment forms, to finding the right support and understanding, Wendy's story is both relatable and empowering. Whether you’re ADHD AF or still just ADHD-curious, this episode is for you. 

Additional resources:For those interested, here’s the link to ⁠NHS ADHD Symptoms⁠ and the ⁠Right to Choose page⁠ which we mention in the podcast. As always, if you’d like to discuss this further, please get in touch.

Episode 81 - Why don't ADHDers ask for help?

Join me on this episode where I’m going old skool… just me, a mic, and my thoughts. 

I’m tackling a big question: Why don’t ADHDers ask for help?

As someone who has been hyper-independent for most of my life, I’ve come to realise that this isn’t a strength - it’s a response to trauma. Many ADHDers struggle to reach out for support, whether in life, business, or personal relationships, and my intention for this episode explores is to explore why that might be and crucially, what we can do about it.

What you’ll discover in this episode: 

  • How hyper-independence develops and why it’s not always a good thing.

  • The hidden shame and beliefs that stop ADHDers from seeking support.

  • Why we’re not supposed to do life alone (and how history proves it).

  • The real-life challenges myself and my ADHD clients face daily.

  • How to start identifying the help you need and overcoming the guilt of asking for it.

  • Small, practical steps to lighten your cognitive load and reduce overwhelm.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” this episode is for you!

To find out more about my work coaching ADHD business owners, https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/