Unconventional Business Podcast

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 fig...

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! And what if you add perimenopause? Yeah, that's when the wheels come off! If you know this feeling, this episode is for you. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, I am joined by ADHD coach Sa...

Ever been told “you don’t look autistic” or “but you seem so high-functioning” and rolled your eyes all the way into next week? Yeah, us too! In this ep, I sit down with Liz Vande Putte - an autistic and ADHD trainer, writer and workplace educator who brings equal parts humour and honesty to our conversation about what it really means to live and work as a neurodivergent adult. We cover everything...

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 th...

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-ch...

What's the real difference between traditional coaching and ADHD coaching? How do you find the right coach for you? 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...

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...

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-compassi...

Forget hustle culture - what if building wealth didn’t mean working harder, but thinking differently? In this episode, 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, an...

What is self-awareness and how can it make or break your success in life as an ADHDer? Kate La Trobe - ADHD coach, neurodiversity consultant, fangirl of self-awareness, and all-around legend - joins me in this ep to redefine success, share insights on neurodivergent parenting - and have fun along the way! This one’s for the neurodivergent souls, the non-linear thinkers, and the parents just trying...

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 Ren Dawson - an autistic ADHDer who has travelled an unconventional squiggly path from particle physics to ed-tech and now to neuroaffirming coaching. Ren's story is one of reinvention, self-discovery, and giving yourself permission to be curious about who y...

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 are answered 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? I introduce you...

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. Seriously! Alex shares how she...

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 h...

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 childh...

Do you feel like your emotions are either high or low and never anywhere in between? Do you tune in with your emotions and express them, or bottle them up? In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, we're going to get all up in our feels together! We get stuck into the emotional experience of ADHD - the highs, the lows and everything in between. I see this in my work coaching 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 e...

What actually works when it comes to getting the right help and support as an ADHD business owner? And what doesn't?! In this candid and insightful episode, I am joined by ADHD Writing Coach, Susanne Schotanus. We share our own experiences as ADHD entrepreneurs, reveal why you need to ditch the typical "hustle harder" advice and dive into the real-world strategies and tools that have...

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 proper honest conversation about her ADHD journey. We explore the...

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 - and tackling a big question. 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 inten...

Aspiring ADHD writer struggling with consistency? Listen up! In this episode, I chat with Vicky Quinn Fraser, a non-fiction writing and book coach who loves helping unconventional business owners find their voices. From her diverse career path to playing to her ADHD strengths, Vicky offers actionable advice and inspiration for writers navigating some of those all-too-familiar creative challenges....

How do you feel about goal-setting? If you're an ADHDer, like me, the thought of setting SMART goals or objectives probably brings you out in a rash and gets a hard 'NOPE' from your brain. So if we want to get anything done, how do we best choose our direction and navigate our way there, without getting blown off course along the way? Welcome to emotional-based goal setting. In this po...

If ADHD Meds aren't an option, what else is there? In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, I chat with the inspiring Tom Davis, founder of Your Own Roots, a business specialising in natural supplements for ADHD brains. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism at 25, Tom shares his unconventional journey - from struggling with jobs and routine to creating a product that helps him and othe...

Is cold water exposure really as good as all that?! In the latest episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast - we DIVE deep into the world of Adam Clowes, a senior implementation consultant and fellow ADHDer cold-water junkie! Join me as Adam takes us on an inspiring journey through his life with ADHD, revealing how this often-misunderstood difference has impacted his life. From his ADHD diagn...

Your business is thriving, but you've hit a ceiling with your income. Sound familiar?! Your work-life balance is now more work than life. You keep telling yourself you're not doing enough, despite running yourself ragged and burning out. And let’s face it, being stuck in that constant loop is exhausting. Trust me, I've been there too. In today’s episode, I’m going to dig into why this...