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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series on the podcast. This week, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Greenwood, a professional writer, author of two bestselling books on ADHD, podcaster,  and consultant on burnout in the workplace.  In this conversation, Dave and I candidly share our own experiences as well as what we have learned from coaching other entrepren...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD Series! In a world that often perceives ADHD solely through the lens of deficits and challenges, it's time to embrace a new perspective.   In this solo episode, I will examine seven of the most common symptoms of ADHD, as listed in the DSM V (the current edition of the psychiatric manual) and then use examples of clients, ...

Welcome to the third episode in Entrepreneurs with ADHD series.  In this  solo episode, I address the all too common challenge of having trouble getting our brain to focus on the task at hand and initiate taking action on it.  The secret is understanding that there are really only four things that stimulate focus and action for the ADHD brain,  called drivers, and they are inte...

Welcome to the second episode in Entrepreneurs with ADHD series.  In this solo episode, I address common misconceptions about ADHD and whether traits associated with ADHD offer advantages or pose challenges in the entrepreneurial landscape.  Drawing on my extensive background as a psychotherapist and business coach, I challenge listeners to consider how ADHD manifests differently across...

Today we are kicking off a shiny new series for Entrepreneurs with ADHD.  Despite the growing number of entrepreneurs who identify with ADHD, there’s still a great deal of confusion and controversy. I turned to an expert in the field who is a professor of entrepreneurship who researches the impact of ADHD on entrepreneurship and also has ADHD himself.   In fact, his own diagnosis in...

Are you ready to embrace your “you-ness” and let your unique brilliance shine in your entrepreneurial journey? Today we are joined by returning guests Annie P Ruggles & Deanna Seymour, two of the most creative fun, and original entrepreneurs I know to talk about finding inspiration in unexpected places, converting your quirks into cash, and why being you is the best business strategy.  An...

In the field of business coaching, conventional wisdom dictates that success depends on choosing a target market niche and working exclusively with clients who fit the criteria so you can become known as a specialist.   But what if a potential client wants to hire you, not for your expertise but for the qualities and skills you possess, not your niche?  Jen Liddy knew she was lookin...

I just couldn’t wrap up the Self Care series without talking about neurodiversity, masking, and mental health, and the perfect person for conversation is fellow therapist, coach, podcaster, speaker and advocate, Pasha Marlowe.  In this vulnerable episode, you'll hear about the challenges and advantages of masking, understand the emotions of being neurodivergent in a world that is built by and...

In this episode of the Self Care Series, I’m excited to share my conversation with meditation teacher, Jude Star.  We are both entrepreneurs,  psychotherapists, and adults with ADHD who practice meditation and mindfulness.  Many people with ADHD are confused or intimidated by meditation,  have struggled to figure it out, or flat-out refuse to try, even though it can be incredib...

If you are looking for a sustainable way to a healthier life with less emphasis on food, that is also good for your brain,  this episode is for you. I invited primal health and intermitted fasting coach, Marisa Moon to join me for this episode of the Self-Care Series and this interview is about so much more than wellness.  Marisa was one of my first guests on the podcast (check out episo...

If you are finding it hard to fit exercise into your busy life, maybe you are overcomplicating things and engaging in all-or-none thinking.   In this episode of the Self-Care Series, we are talking about the benefits of movement, specifically walking. Our guest is Carolyn Cohen, host of the Wellness While Walking podcast and functional medicine health coach.   For Carolyn, walk...

The number of women who are questioning whether they are experiencing burnout, perimenopause, undiagnosed ADHD, or even early-onset Alzheimers is at an all-time high.  A lot of us are struggling and don’t even know where to turn for answers because there is so much crossover between the symptoms of these conditions.  Each of them affects our body, mind, and brain, so sorting things out i...

It’s no secret that most small business owners struggle to get enough sleep,  as do those of us with ADHD, and the majority of women over 40 have trouble sleeping due to hormonal changes and the complexity of their lives.  But getting enough sleep is not just the key to fewer dark circles and less coffee consumption.  Adequate amounts of quality sleep are actually necessary for ment...

In today’s competitive market, many small business owners, especially those engaged in professional services, are experiencing burnout. The overwhelm and exhaustion can stem from a multitude of reasons, including working with clients who don't meet expectations, struggling to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life, and feeling that their businesses aren't reaching their full pot...

Can you believe it? We're celebrating the monumental 200th episode of *The Driven Woman Entrepreneur* podcast! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you as a listener for being on this incredible journey with us. Your support, reviews, and shares have helped us grow this listening community into something truly extraordinary. This is an epis...

This client success story episode features Andrea Klunder, an award-winning podcast agency owner and creative entrepreneur.  Andrea was a regular, but casual listener of this podcast until she realized she was on the brink of burnout, and knew she needed help to turn things around.  Her agency was growing, she had a rockstar team, but she was exhausted, overwhelmed and increasingly resen...

Most podcasts for female solopreneurs focus on the more fun aspects of being your own boss, like flexibility, creativity, and building a business based on passion and purpose.  But, we really limit our success and sustainability if we neglect the “back end” of our business, the unsexy stuff like tax election, business finances and accounting.  So, my research lead me to a company that sp...

There are six common patterns of beliefs and behaviors that tend to hold female entrepreneurs back, particularly those with ADHD tendencies, and in this straight-talking solo episode, I am going to discuss what to watch for, why they happen and most importantly, what to do about it.  Some of us are lucky to just have one of them, but these patterns tend to travel in packs, so it's likely that...

Did you know that despite the pressure to scale and grow indefinitely, the majority of businesses are small, and that most female entrepreneurs do not reach six figures? We discuss this and much more in this eye-opening episode with BS-free business consultant, Maggie Patterson!  Maggie and I dig into the myths and hype that lead small business owners to invest in things that do not move the...

The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast is coming up on 200 episodes, it is time for a rebrand and I need your help. In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, I share where I am in the process of rebranding the podcast, as well as how I recognized that it is time, and some helpful advice for avoiding boredom and staying consistent. If you're an aspiring or emerging podcaster, an entrepreneur, or a per...

The number of entrepreneurs talking about burnout, saying they have a love-hate relationship with social media or wishing they could just opt out altogether, but worry about possible negative consequences just keeps growing, but it’s undeniable that social media is a part of our lives, and the marketing of our small businesses.  I have certainly been struggling in my relationship with social...

Drawing from my background as a cognitive behavioral psychotherapist who embraced the principles and practices of Buddhism about twenty years ago, in this rather personal solo episode, I share how mindfulness can be applied to business, emphasizing the importance of reducing unnecessary suffering and approaching business challenges with self-awareness and empathy.  Despite not fitting the ste...

Even though the pandemic is now over, society and culture have adapted to detachment.  We interact through social media and Zoom screens, we DoorDash, Amazon and chat bot so well that social skills are becoming a past time of previous generations. Many of us feel pretty awkward around others these days, and some avoid it as much as possible through technology.  But, human beings are buil...

From the pitfalls of overcommitting to the false allure of doing everything yourself, I’m sharing some valuable insights from the uncomfortable truths and painful realities I experienced this past year. 2023 was a rough year for many solopreneurs, who learned the hard way that it was anything but business as usual.  Potential clients were fewer, sales cycles were longer and the status quo jus...

As we wrap up this year of embracing visibility, authenticity and incorporate our values and priorities into our businesses and lives,  I was inspired by the story of Ruth Rathblott, an inspiring woman who spent 25 years hiding a physical difference.  She joins me on today’s episode to share her journey of unmasking her true self and how that decision has transformed her life and her mis...