Differently Aligned - AI, Systems & Strategy for Neurodivergent Business Owners

The thing you know would help your business is still sitting there half-done, and it is not a discipline problem, it is that you cannot pin down what your version looks like on your own and the things you do know do not get done alone. "You can't do business alone. You can't do life alone. You don't need to, and you don't have to figure it all out yourself." WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/slQ...

Two very different ways to use AI with your emails, two very different privacy implications, and a safe pathway to start today without compromising client confidentiality. "It's literally the first time in my adult life that I've been able to achieve inbox zero. What it means is providing better customer support, and I'm providing the kind of care and help that I want to. And it's costing me less...

If you're dabbling with AI prompts, custom GPTs and half-done systems that aren't really working together, this is your permission to stop trying to fix everything at once and start with one part of your business at a time. "If your business is scattered and doesn't fit you, chucking some AI layers on top is just going to dial up how scattered your business is feeling for you." WATCH ON YOUTUBE -...

It doesn't have to be all or nothing: I'm a massive fan of using AI for the right jobs, but you don't have to do every job fully with AI or with human or with automation. In this episode I share where my human brain stays in the thinking, where my human heart stays in the connecting, and how I choose between AI, automation, or doing it myself once costs come into play. "I don't want to lose my bra...

If you're tired of your team asking the same questions over and over, or finding yourself reinventing processes you've already figured out, this episode will show you the one system that can change everything. "Having a single hub, a central location where all the brains of your business live, means it doesn't have to live in your brain. It means you are not relying on yourself or your team, are n...

If you overthink your content until nothing gets published, this episode shows exactly how I turn messy brain noise into clear, strategic content without forcing myself to work like a neurotypical. "The message here for you is whatever part of your processes you notice you get a big block on, that is where you need help. That is where you need AI or human or automation help to move through that bl...

If you are juggling pain, fluctuating capacity and a busy brain, this episode walks through exactly how I keep my business sustainable as a disabled neurodivergent woman. "You can change status quo. You can build the business the way that you want." In this episode I share 12 specific shifts I've made to ensure my business fits my life better, including: • divorcing my income from my time and stru...

You're tired of the admin and heartache of chasing unpaid invoices. You want a clear, effective way to get paid without the stress. This episode is for you! I'll give you the exact email template that got my client paid her long-overdue invoices within two hours! "It can be hard to hold together these two ideas of 'I'm here to help people' and 'I deserve to get paid for it'. I need you to feel tho...

If you've ever asked AI to create some content for you and cringed at how robotic, weird and generic it sounded, this episode is your fix! "I had this vision of being able to, with the press of a button, take words, thoughts, ideas, writing, transcripts of, me speaking or things straight from my brain, pressing a button and having that be turned into all other types of content where let's say it's...

Creating truly inclusive, accessible events is possible, practical and powerful... and not optional! In this incredibly insightful and delightful chat with Katie Koullas from Yellow Ladybugs, she shares the non-negotiables of creating inclusive events, and big ideas around building your unique event that is just what your community needs.   "Accessibility is about removing barriers, but inclusion...

Many neurodivergent business owners are missing out on clients and income before anyone even books in. In this episode, I share the five biggest reasons why and what to do about it so your clients actually make it through the door.   "Nobody cares about your business as much as they care about their own problems... if you think that you've given them information at a certain point, do not assume t...

Want to build a business that won't break when life throws curveballs? This episode is your guide to thinking beyond time-for-money and getting creative with how you make income.   "If what you're offering is time-for-money, one-on-one therapy or coaching, there's a huge risk. Making money relies on you turning up and doing the thing, and we can't always do that." - Adina Levy   In this episode, I...

Learn a practical, six-step framework for deciding what to spend money on in your business, so you can invest wisely and actually create more time, clarity, and space to grow without falling into the trap of needless expenses or limits.   "The cost of holding yourself back because the level you're on limits something that limits your actual business growth. It's a trap that we may all easily fall...

If you're an Allied Health business owner facing the NDIS pricing chaos, this episode gives you the practical steps you can take right now (today!) to steady your business, support your clients, and stop spinning in uncertainty.   "When you strengthen your business with a solid, sustainable model, your clients and community are the ones that are going to benefit, as well as you, as well as your te...

Spending time with other neurodivergent people isn't just lovely... it can fundamentally change how you see yourself, your energy, and your business.   "Spending time with other neurodivergent people just helps with that self-acceptance, that self-compassion. Which is the most beautiful starting point because from there you can do anything but not everything." - Adina Levy   In this episode, I sha...

Being neurodiversity affirming doesn't mean avoiding challenge. It doesn't mean staying where you are, only doing what's easy or comfortable. We  can do hard things. We can learn new stuff, try new stuff, stretch ourselves – and we absolutely should. The key is doing the right hard things, for the right reasons, with the right support, at the right time. That's how growth happens without stress, b...

This episode is your permission slip to slow down, zoom out, and get strategic in a way that actually fits your neurodivergent brain. "This kind of deep, intentional work feels really different to business-as-usual wins. It's quiet, slow, and sometimes flat, but I know it's going to pay off. Rather than jump at all the little ideas I had for making the membership better, I decided to go slower, wh...

Sharing the tech tools I actually use (and love) as an Autistic ADHDer running two businesses, how I use them and how they help me. "ADHD brain was struggling big time having too many different bits of information and too many spreadsheets, and the second I think, oh, I need to go and get that information from the other spreadsheet, I half open it up and I'd go on another side quest because I real...

In this episode, I share 3 quick ideas around how you can use streamlined processes and automations to make things easier for you in business if you experience RSD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or if you're a people pleaser. The 3 tips I share are: Set clear policies & stick to them – Clearly define and communicate your policies on payments, cancellations, and boundaries so they are easy to enfo...

Where is the Friction in Your Business? It's easy to notice when things go wrong, but what about when they go right? In this episode, I explore how identifying friction points in your business, and eliminating them, can create a smoother, more successful, and more sustainable workflow. From automations to CRMs, I share the systems I'm refining in my own business and how you can do the same.   Key...

In today's episode, I'm excited to share parts of a guest speaker chat from the Neurodivergent Business Collective. Our guest, Haylea, a late identified AuDHD psychologist and passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals, discusses innovative accessibility, balancing creativity, team accommodations, and sustainable business growth. We dive into how to manage a small, thriving team of neurodi...

In this episode, we're diving into email management for neurodivergent business owners. I've traditionally been really bad at this, but I've spent an inordinate amount of time trying to get better, automate, and shift my processes. If managing your inbox feels overwhelming, join me as I discuss ways to automate, systemise, and bring order to the chaos.   Key points:  I talk about my firm rule: tre...

This episode dives into why doing less can make your business more sustainable, enjoyable, and impactful. I share how curating, slowing down, and focusing can help you avoid burnout and align your business with your energy and needs. Key Points: Doing less allows you to focus deeply, build momentum, and improve consistency Automate, defer, or stop tasks to free up your time and energy Simplify you...

Reflections and a full breakdown of my recent promotion that was about to flop... I share how I saved the promotion with mindset shifts and strategy shifts mid-promotion, and ended up exceeding my revised goals!   Register for my free Aligned Action Reset Webinar - https://ndbusiness.co/aligned-action-reset-webinar/ Learn more about my group coaching program Your Aligned Business Journey - https:/...

Sharing my 3-step process to help you move through overwhelm in your business.   Register for my free Aligned Action Reset Webinar - https://ndbusiness.co/aligned-action-reset-webinar/ Learn more about my group coaching program Your Aligned Business Journey - https://ndbusiness.co/group-coaching/   LINKS: Watch on YouTube Grab the transcript and listen on the blog - https://ndbusiness.co/podcast/...