The ADHD CEO

Alyece Smith
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Welcome to The ADHD CEO. The podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs with ADHD done forcing themselves into neurotypical business models. If sales feel like panic-launching, you overthink instead of selling, or “just be consistent” doesn’t work for your brain... you're in the right place. Each week, I share ADHD-friendly sales tips, dopamine-driven marketing, and real talk on scaling a sustainable business without burnout. Follow now and make sales work for your brain.

  1. 1D AGO

    201: Task Initiation and ADHD: Why Starting Feels Impossible and What Actually Helps

    Full Shownotes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-task-initiation-cant-start-tasks You have the to-do list. You have the coffee. You have the candle lit and the phone face down. And you still can't start. That's not laziness. That's not poor time management. That's task initiation — and it's one of the most misunderstood ADHD challenges that's quietly costing you momentum in your business every single day. In this episode, I'm getting real about what task initiation actually is, why ADHD brains struggle with it more than anything else, and the practical strategies that actually work — not the "just do it" advice that was never built for your brain. In this episode, you'll learn: Why starting is harder than finishing for ADHD brains (and the dopamine science behind it)What task paralysis actually looks like in daily life — the desk reorganizing, the sock drawer, all of itThe "Ridiculous Micro-Start" strategy that breaks the freeze without willpowerHow to use environmental triggers to train your brain to beginWhy the 5-minute rule works — and when to let yourself stop at 5The emotional layer underneath avoidance that most productivity advice ignoresHow your Spark Times inside the F.L.O.W. framework change everythingIf you've ever stared at your screen for two hours and done everything except the actual work, this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: ADHD Entrepreneur Academy: adhdpreneuracademy.comFocused & Free Membership ($99/month): sociallyausome.com/membershipFLOW-First Thinking (book): sociallyausome.com/books/flowfirstConnect with Alyece:Instagram: @socially.ausomeWebsite: sociallyausome.com If this episode hit home, share it with one ADHD entrepreneur who needs to hear it — and leave a review on Apple Podcasts so other neurodivergent business owners can find us.

    17 min

  2. FEB 10

    200: ADHD Rejection Sensitivity Is Why You Don’t Follow Up (And It’s Costing You Money Every Day)

    FULL SHOWNOTES HERE: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-rejection-sensitivity-follow-up/ If you have ADHD and you hate following up after you send an offer, you’re not “bad at sales.” You’re dealing with ADHD rejection sensitivity. In this episode, I break down the real reason follow-up feels so painful for ADHD entrepreneurs, what it looks like in your daily life (not just business), and how it quietly kills your income every single day. You’ll hear exactly why your brain reads silence as rejection, why you avoid the DM thread even when you KNOW you should follow up, and the simple Flow-First system shift that makes follow-up feel safer and easier. In this episode, we talk about: Why ADHD rejection sensitivity makes follow-up feel like danger The day-in-the-life signs you’re avoiding follow-up (without realizing it) How this shows up at work, in productivity, and in relationships Why “If they wanted it, they’d buy” is a lie that costs you money The follow-up message you can copy + paste today How to build a follow-up system that works even when your nervous system is spiraling Want the full Flow-First system? My book Flow-First Thinking: ADHD Isn’t Broken, It’s Untapped is on presale right now. Grab it while the presale bonuses + masterclass are still available here: https://sociallyausome.com/books/flowfirst

    11 min

  3. FEB 3

    199: I Wrote a Book for People Who Don't Finish Books: Why FLOW-First Thinking Is Different | ADHD Entrepreneurship

    Full Shownotes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/i-wrote-a-book-for-people-who-dont-read-books-flow-first-thinking Get FLOW-First on Presale Here: https://linkly.link/2X8y0 Struggling to finish books? You're not alone. Most business books aren't written for the ADHD brain...but this one is. In this episode, I'm getting real about why I wrote FLOW-First Thinking specifically for ADHD entrepreneurs who have a graveyard of unfinished books. I'll share: ✨ Why finishing tasks with ADHD isn't about discipline...it's about design✨ How this book is structured differently (short chapters, immediately actionable, skip-around friendly)✨ The personal struggle of writing a book WITH ADHD✨ What makes the F.L.O.W. framework actually work for neurodivergent brains✨ How the TEDx talk was the taster—this is the full menu PRESALE BONUS: Grab FLOW-First Thinking during presale and get immediate access to the FLOW-First Masterclass...a hands-on workshop where we build YOUR framework together. Your ADHD isn't broken. It's untapped potential.

    17 min

  4. JAN 20

    198: Temporal Building for ADHD: Why Time Blocking Fails and What Works Instead

    Full Show Notes Here: sociallyausome.com/post/temporal-building-adhd-time-management How many times have you said “this will only take 20 minutes” and then three hours disappear? Or the opposite. You block off your whole day for something and finish it in 45 minutes. If you have ADHD, this is not a discipline problem. This is a brain wiring problem. In this episode, Alyece Smith breaks down temporal building, a neuroscience-backed way ADHD brains experience and structure time. You will learn why time blocking keeps failing you, what time blindness really is, and how to build a productivity system that works with your brain instead of fighting it. Neurotypical brains feel time passing. ADHD brains do not. ADHD brains live in two modes: now and not now. That is why deadlines create panic focus, boring tasks feel ten times longer than creative work, and starting early feels impossible. This episode shows you how to replace broken productivity advice with ADHD-friendly time anchors that create real momentum, real structure, and real follow-through. Early Access Details: Autographed copies (paperback or hardcover)$500+ in bonuses, including live masterclass (Feb 18th), exclusive Chapter 10, Flow-First Tracker, and moreEarly e-book access on February 14thOnly 300 copies at this priceEnds January 28th or when sold out👉 Grab your copy:⁠ https://sociallyausome.com/flow-first-book-sale-page

    11 min

  5. JAN 14

    197: The Day I Realized ADHD Wasn't the Problem

    Read the Show Notes: https://sociallyausome.com/post/flow-first-book-sale-page What if the problem isn't your ADHD brain—but the business systems you're trying to force it into? In this episode, I'm sharing the framework that changed how I build businesses, manage my energy, and finally stopped feeling broken. It's called Flow-First Thinking, and it's now available as a book. If you've been waiting for business advice that actually works WITH your ADHD brain instead of against it, this is for you. Early Access Details: Autographed copies (paperback or hardcover)$500+ in bonuses, including live masterclass (Feb 18th), exclusive Chapter 10, Flow-First Tracker, and moreEarly e-book access on February 14thOnly 300 copies at this priceEnds January 28th or when sold out👉 Grab your copy: https://sociallyausome.com/flow-first-book-sale-page

    14 min

  6. JAN 7

    196: My TEDx Talk Is LIVE: ADHD Isn't Broken, It's Untapped

    The link you are looking for: https://sociallyausome.com/flowfirst_waitlist-page 🎙️ No Episode This Week - Watch My TEDx Instead (Then Join the Waitlist) This week's episode is different. Instead of the usual 45-minute breakdown, I'm asking you to invest 12 minutes in my TEDx talk that just went live. Why? Because this talk is the foundation of everything I teach. But it's ONLY the foundation. I had 15 minutes on that stage. The book? That's pages of everything I couldn't say. 🎤 STEP 1: WATCH THE TEDX TALK (12 minutes) YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/oBaJhU1gOVU?si=CKdA4AZJXGaZOwvB What you'll learn: Why ADHD adults experience flow up to 56% more than neurotypical brains (and how to tap into it)The F.L.O.W. Framework for building your week around your peaksHow Tim went from "lazy" to saving his company $300KWhy traditional productivity advice fails ADHD brains📖 STEP 2: JOIN THE BOOK WAITLIST [BOOK WAITLIST LINK] "Flow First Thinking" launches on Pre-sale next week. 🎁 WAITLIST-ONLY BONUSES (Available Until Jan 30): When you join the waitlist TODAY, you get: Early Access to Chapters Read "Find Your Spark Times" and "The Hyperfocus Advantage" before the book launchesFlow State Tracker Tool ($97 value)The exact tracker I use to map my energy and plan my week—exclusive to waitlist members90-Minute Live Implementation Workshop ($297 value)I'll walk you through implementing the F.L.O.W. Framework in YOUR business in real-timeFirst Dibs on Signed CopiesLimited quantity. Waitlist members get priority access before they sell outSurprise Bonus Chapter"What I Couldn't Say on the TEDx Stage"—the unfiltered, unedited truth about building a business with ADHDSubmit your question by DMing me on Instagram @socially.ausome or replying to this in your podcast app.

    5 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    195: The ADHD Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Panic vs. Excitement

    Full Show Notes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-entrepreneur-panic-vs-excitement The ADHD Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Panic vs. Excitement Feeling panic OR manic excitement about 2026? Both lead to the same place: burnout by January 15th. This episode gives you the game plan to start 2026 with sustainable systems, not just motivation. 🎧 You'll Learn: - Why ADHD brains love fresh starts but can't sustain them - The three things NOT to do on January 1st - Your week-by-week game plan for January - How to plan for rest (it's REQUIRED, not a reward) - Setting up "bad brain day" systems NOW 📥 FREE Workbook: https://linkly.link/2W6nC 🌟 Join Focused & Free: https://sociallyausome.com/membership DM me your Q1 goal: @socially.ausome #ADHDEntrepreneur #ADHDCEOPodcast #BusinessSystems #2026Goals

    20 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    194: Stop Doing Everything: The ADHD Entrepreneur's Guide to Strategic Focus in 2026

    Full Shownotes Here: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-strategic-focus-2026-stop-doing-everything Struggling with overwhelm? Learn why successful ADHD entrepreneurs focus on their ONE thing instead of doing everything. Strategic planning tips for 2026. Are you an ADHD entrepreneur caught between overwhelming possibility and paralyzing overwhelm? You're not alone. In this episode, Alyece Smith reveals why trying to do everything is killing your business growth and what successful ADHD entrepreneurs do differently. As we approach 2026, many neurodivergent entrepreneurs are planning to build courses, create content, launch products, scale communities, and show up on every platform. But here's the truth: you can't do all of it at once, and you definitely can't do it alone. In this practical, no-fluff episode, you'll discover: Why your ADHD brain lights up at possibilities but crashes by MarchThe hidden cost of saying yes to everything (hint: you're saying no to what matters most)How to identify your ONE non-negotiable business focusThe power of quality over quantity for ADHD entrepreneursFive essential non-negotiables for 2026 successHow to create your "Not Doing" list and why it's more important than your to-do listEnergy mapping strategies that work with your neurodivergent brainAlyece shares personal insights from writing her upcoming book "Flow First Thinking" and reveals surprising data from her own podcast analytics (including the episode that has DOUBLE the downloads of any other). This episode is perfect for ADHD entrepreneurs, neurodivergent business owners, and anyone who feels scattered trying to do everything at once. Learn how to build a sustainable business that works WITH your ADHD brain, not against it. ADHD Creator Command Center👉 ⁠https://linkly.link/2Rfeh⁠ Focused & Free Membership👉 ⁠https://linkly.link/2EtHK⁠ Growth Game Plan (Business Growth Audit)👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/product-details/product/business_growth_audit⁠ Unmasked Community👉 ⁠https://linkly.link/2F5fT⁠ Full show notes and recap for this episode👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/episode-191-adhd-year-end-review/⁠ Related ADHD CEO episodes: Posting Isn’t the Problem 👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/171-posting-isnt-the-problem⁠ ADHD, Visibility & Authenticity 👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-visibility-authenticity⁠ Not All Productivity Is Progress 👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/172-not-all-productivity-is-progress⁠

    17 min
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Welcome to The ADHD CEO. The podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs with ADHD done forcing themselves into neurotypical business models. If sales feel like panic-launching, you overthink instead of selling, or “just be consistent” doesn’t work for your brain... you're in the right place. Each week, I share ADHD-friendly sales tips, dopamine-driven marketing, and real talk on scaling a sustainable business without burnout. Follow now and make sales work for your brain.

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  • Creator
    Alyece Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    202
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alyece Smith
  • Show Website
    The ADHD CEO