ADHD-ish

Diann Wingert
ADHD-ish

ADHD-ish is THE podcast for business owners with big ideas and busy brains, whether you have an “official” ADHD diagnosis, or not. We have expanded our focus so regardless of your gender or whether you identify as an entrepreneur, soloist, small business owner, creative, independent professional, freelancer, etc) if you are driven and distracted, color outside the lines and think outside the box, this podcast is for you. People with these traits are far more likely to start a business because we love novelty and autonomy. But, running a business can be lonely and exhausting. Having so many brilliant ideas means dozens of projects you’ve started and offers you’ve brainstormed, but few you’ve actually launched. Choosing what to say "yes" to and what to catch and release is even harder. This is exactly why I created ADHD-ish. Each episode offers practical strategies, personal stories, and expert insights to help you harness your active mind and turn potential distractions into business success. From productivity tools to mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to do business your way by embracing your neurodivergent edge and turning passion and purpose into profit. If you're new here, I’m your host, Diann Wingert, a psychotherapist-turned-business coach and ADHD-ish serial business owner, who struggled for years with cookie-cutter advice meant for “normies” and superficial ADHD hacks that didn’t go the distance. In ADHD-ish, I’m sharing the best of what I’ve learned from running my own businesses and working with clients who are like-minded and like-brained. Note: ADHD-ish does have an explicit rating, not because of an abundance of “F-bombs” but because I embrace creative self-expression for my guests and myself. So, grab those headphones if you have littles around, and don’t forget to hit Follow/Subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Oh, and if you love the show, reviews are appreciated and so is sharing ADHD-ish with others!

  1. 8 HR. AGO

    From Idea to Impact: Start a Revolution with Your Business

    Most soloists I know want to make a living on their own terms, but many are also driven by a bigger vision of making a difference,  infusing both passion and purpose into their work. Have you ever wondered if you and your business could start a revolution?   I sat down with Rochelle Moulton, a brand strategist, author, podcaster, and advocate for soloist consultants doing work that truly matters to discuss what it really means to have a mission-driven business.  Unlike the political or violent imagery often associated with the term, we discussed revolution in the context of business and life. A revolution, as Rochelle defines it, is about driving change with a purpose. Whether you aim to support queer-owned businesses, protect undeveloped land, or empower the neurodivergent community, your business can be a vehicle for transformative impact. Practical Steps to Start Your Own Revolution Identify Your Mission: Reflect on what passionately bothers you about the status quo in your area of expertise and what change you want to lead.  Experiment & Iterate: Don't jump in without a plan. Start with small, manageable steps. Evaluate what works and build on that. This allows you to maintain momentum without feeling overwhelmed or losing your drive. Align With Allies: Build a network of like-minded individuals who support your mission. This can involve collaborations with other businesses, partnerships with influencers in your field, or joining relevant communities. Monetize Wisely: Ensure your revolutionary idea can sustain you financially. Balance your passion with market viability. Think about how to price your services, the channels to reach your audience, and how to scale sustainably. Stay True to Yourself: Authenticity is key. Match your revolution to your genius zone. Play to your strengths, whether it's writing, speaking, or connecting deeply one-on-one. Fun Fact: Rochelle introduced the concept of a “situational extrovert”, describing people who are usually introverted but light up and slay the room when discussing their passions and expertise. This describes many mission-driven business owners, Is it you, too? Mentioned in this episode:  Michael Kitces financial advisor  Want more Rochelle in your life? Website - The Soloist Life Podcast  - The Authority Code Book  Did you love this episode?  If this episode really spoke to your mission-driven heart, won’t you let me know?  Here’s the link that makes it super easy to leave a review and helps spread the word to other neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want to make a difference in the world.   © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    40 min
  2. FEB 25

    From Setback to Comeback: Strategies for Dealing with Disappointment

    Does disappointment seem to follow you at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, I’ll be sharing why running your own business can set the stage for letting yourself and others down, especially when ADHD is in the mix.  In this episode, I share common triggers for disappointment, from overloading yourself with too many clients to underestimating how long things will take. When every missed deadline or forgotten email feels like a tidal wave of emotion, it’s well worth the effort to figure out how to reduce their frequency.  This episode is filled with actionable solutions to help you craft systems that suit your ADHD brain, and after listening, don’t forget to grab your copy of my free handout so you can begin to implement them in your business.  Here's what you'll learn: The Emotional Amplifier Effect: Discover why disappointments hit us harder and how to manage them.The Time Blindness Tax: Understand our unique perception of time and how it impacts our ability to get things done. The Interest Intensity Paradox: Learn to navigate the highs and lows of hyper-focus, so you don’t get hijacked and disappoint yourself & others. Common Disappointment Triggers: Identifying the usual suspects to avoid being tripped up or caught off guard. Disappointment Prevention Protocols: Practical strategies to sidestep common traps, bolster resilience, and bounce back faster and stronger. Fun Fact:  Berkeley Robotics & Lockheed Martin developed an exoskeleton called the HULC (Human Universal Load Carrier) for the US military that boosts speed and endurance while reducing injury — a metaphor for the business system scaffolding I teach in this episode (unlike the one that had to be surgically attached to Matt Damon’s character in Elysium. )   Mentioned in this episode: ADHD-Friendly visual platforms: TrelloMonday.comG-QueuesSunsama  TidyCal - the online calendar I use that prevents me from overscheduling & sends reminders to my clients so I don’t have to  Episode #241 - Quit Overcommitting by Stretching Your Time Horizon Now What?   Ready to make a change in your business routine? Be sure to grab our free worksheet that combines all the strategies shared in this episode. You'll find valuable tools to uplevel your systems, prevent disappointments, and manage your energy effectively. Grab it here. Know you won’t do it on your...

    23 min
  3. FEB 18

    Pivot Your Way to a Stand-Out Business

    Brittany grew up in a family with a history of entrepreneurship. Both grandfather and father were small business owners, but, after witnessing the instability and uncertainty of self-employment firsthand, Brittany shied away from entrepreneurship, at least at first.   Over time, and by allowing herself to follow her curiosity and pivoting in response to changing market conditions, Brittany was able to create a business that is as unique as she is, forming authentic connections in the often impersonal online world.  Brittany has not been diagnosed, but in this conversation,  we highlight several of her traits that are very ADHD-ish. Listen for how many you identify with, too.  5  Things You'll Learn in This Episode: Ikigai + Market Demand: It's not enough to just be passionate! Learn why it's crucial to align your passion with market demand for true success.Optimizing Instead of Creating: Discover how tweaking and optimizing your existing digital profiles can be more beneficial—and less exhausting—than constantly creating new content.SEO as an Ecosystem: Britney deconstructs SEO into simple, actionable steps, turning what many consider a daunting task into a fun and easy process.Using Case Studies to Build Trust: Understand the power of testimonials in building trust and expediting your clients' decision-making process.Managing ADHD-ish Tendencies for Business Success: Learn strategies for managing the flood of ideas and maintaining focus, a must-know for anyone entrepreneurial with ADHD-ish tendencies.  Relatable Fact From Brittany’s Journey: Did you know it took a persistent nudge from a retired businessman client to kick start Brittany on her entrepreneurial journey? Mentioned in this Episode: Ikigai in Business Wicked Peloton rideStrengths Finder  Want More Brittany?  The Basic B Podcast with Brittany HerzbergSEO & Grow, a Private Podcast The Business Owners Guide to Blogging  If you’ve noticed that you remember things better when you hear them and read them,  Did you know you can sign up for the ADHD-ish LinkedIn newsletter and get episode highlights in writing?  Just click here and they’re all yours.   © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    43 min
  4. FEB 11

    The ADHD Entrepreneur's Guide to Confident Decision Making

    I love Cirque du Soleil, but running a business with ADHD can feel like a 3-ring circus inside your brain that’s not so fun.   We have countless decisions to make and without a decision strategy in place, our defaults of impulsivity, overthinking, and self-doubt will be running the show. The good news is that there are simple ways to not only make better decisions now, but gain decision confidence for future choices.  Your ADHD brain is not broken, but it does need the right systems and supports to make more good decisions and develop decision confidence for the future. So grab your notepad or better yet, just grab my free guide (link below) with all the tools in this episode.   What to Listen for:Speedboat vs. Anchor Mode - Understand your natural decision-making tendencies and how they affect your choices.The Traffic Light System - Learn how to categorize decisions into green, yellow, or red lights by their level of risk and impact Setting Time Boundaries for Decision Making - Tips on how to avoid the dreaded research rabbit hole and diminishing returns The Good Enough Rule - Discover how aiming for "good enough" can save you from perfectionism paralysis.Tracking Your Decisions- The importance of a decision journal and how it can boost your confidence. Fun Fact from the Episode:Making impulsive decisions can sometimes be an ADHD superpower, because dopamine can open up creative problem-solving in surprising ways.  Next Steps:  Are you ready to put these strategies into action? Click here to grab your copy of my FREE "Decision Making with ADHD Guide" which includes journal prompts, the traffic light system, and a weekly decision review. © 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    25 min
  5. FEB 4

    ADHD-friendly Ways to Outsmart Procrastination

    When you have ADHD, you are no stranger to struggles with task avoidance, task completion, managing energy levels, and finding balance in your daily life. If you are self employed or run a business, these struggles can really eat into your productivity, passion and profits.   After hearing today’s guest share insights from her latest best seller, The Procrastination Playbook, in a webinar for Focused Space, I knew you had to meet her too.  Risa Williams is an award-winning self-help book author, a licensed psychotherapist, a psychology professor, and a productivity coach. She's also the host of award winning “The Motivation Mindset Podcast.”  Like her books and podcast, this episode is full of actionable insights and strategies you can apply right away. Episode Overview: Introducing the "Task Intensity Meter": Tool to manage energy and productivity by identifying personal limits for high-intensity tasks.Helps rearrange tasks to minimize stress by accounting for individual differences in energy levels.Encourages communication within families to better understand each other's stressors. Strategies to Outsmart Procrastination: Identify sneaky forms of procrastination like the "halfway drift."Starting with the smallest, easiest steps to build momentum.Breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. Building Skill & Celebrating Progress: Small Steps Journal: Encourages listing three daily accomplishments.Reviewing accomplishments monthly to boost confidence and combat imposter syndrome.Building habits and confidence through recognizing achievements. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Focused Space (ADHD-ish code for 1 mo free + 30% off after that) Focus Mate  Want more Risa Williams in your life?   Website - Instagram - Podcast  If you are striving to manage your ADHD tendencies, it really helps to know which one is your biggest obstacle. Is it Time Blindness, Distractibility or Procrastination?  Click here to take my free quiz, “What’s Holding You Back?” to find out and get customized solutions for business and life.   © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    38 min
  6. JAN 28

    Recognizing Your ADHD Strengths

    Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today's episode is all about recognizing the unique gifts and strengths that come with ADHD, so we can make the most of them in our business.  In this solo episode, I'll be sharing seven strengths frequently associated with ADHD and how you can identify if you possess them. But that's not all—I'll also provide you with practical techniques for validating these gifts, so you can turn them into powerful business assets. 📖 Episode Highlights: Emotional Intelligence & Empathy: Are you able to pick up on others' moods effortlessly? You might have this gift!Intuitive Problem Solving: Are you often the one finding unconventional yet effective solutions that others miss?Creative Self-Expression: Do you communicate complex ideas through stories, analogies, or visuals that make everything click for others?Pattern Recognition: Do you spot trends and predict outcomes before anyone else notices them?Rapid Adaptability: Are you someone who thrives in rapidly changing situations Crisis Management: Do you think clearly in emergencies when everyone else is in a state of panic? Innovation Through Divergent Thinking: Do you generate multiple ideas effortlessly and combine them in unique, valuable ways? This episode is packed with real-life examples of how these gifts have transformed the businesses of other neurodivergent solopreneurs and actionable techniques to help you validate your own strengths. 👉 Next Up: Don’t miss our upcoming episode featuring neurodivergent author and therapist, Risa Williams, where she'll share insights from her bestseller, The Procrastination Playbook. Also, stay tuned for the companion episode to this one, focusing on turning your ADHD strengths into tangible business assets! If you haven’t already, make sure to follow and subscribe to our podcast. Exciting episodes are on the horizon, and you won't want to miss out! Apple Podcasts  - Spotify  -  Castbox  -  Overcast  © 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    26 min
  7. JAN 21

    Make Your Marketing Ethical, Accessible & Inclusive

    If you are a neurodivergent business owner who is looking for ways to integrate more accessibility, inclusivity and fairness into your business and marketing practices, this guest interview is for you. We are joined by Meg Brunson, who has turned her ADHD trait of justice sensitivity into a business asset.   If one of your 2025 goals is to be more intentional about inclusive practices, this episode is full of simple but meaningful examples you can begin implementing right away.  Expect some delightful conversational tangents typical of chats between two entrepreneurs with ADHD.   3 Key Takeaways from our Conversation: The Power of Alignment:  Meg shared how aligning business practices with personal ethics not only creates a more fulfilling work experience but also resonates more deeply with clients and communities. The Importance of Accessibility:  From camel case for clarity to adaptable color contrasts, making content accessible benefits everyone. Meg emphasizes small, intentional changes can lead to significant improvements in inclusivity. Designing for the Edges:  We discussed the concept of "designing for the edges," where focusing on those with specific needs (like using alt text or providing captions) ultimately benefits a broader audience, making the world more just and inclusive. Get started with these free accessibility tools: alt text generator,   caption generator,   color contrast checker Laugh Out Loud Moment from the Episode: Remember Susan Boyle’s epic fail announcing her album party on Twitter 🫣? Listen to Meg hilariously explain why you should always use camel case in your hashtags.  Mentioned during the interview:  Mina Raver - Better CEO app  Canaries in the coal mine Wicked - the movie  Want more Meg’s in your life?   Website - LinkedIn - BlueSky Meg’s interview on the Talk Copy to Me podcast  Ready to use your ADHD strengths as business assets, like Meg? My coaching framework, The Boss Up Breakthrough was designed to help you do just that. Take advantage of my fast-action bonus by booking a free consultation with me during January. Click here...

    38 min
  8. JAN 14

    Narrowing Your Niche as a Multipassionate ADHD-ish Entrepreneur

    Today’s guest on the ADHD-ish podcast is my client, Anne Levine, a professional coach whose unique approach is centered around creating change that sticks.  With a passion for integrating past successes into new ventures, Anne Levine specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of ADHD and personal growth challenges.  For a number of reasons, many individuals with ADHD struggle with substance abuse, and achieving long term sobriety requires a deep understanding of not only how to change our beliefs and behaviors, but how to sustain them. With 30 years in recovery, Anne brings a profound understanding about achieving lasting change to her coaching practice.  Because her background is so varied and her experience is rich, Anne was struggling to hone in on her specific niche and unique coaching framework.  As a former therapist with several careers under my belt,  who also has ADHD, I understood her challenge and knew exactly how to help her.  And, I knew she was ready, when she said: "I want to deliver something so clear so that my client can say, 'This is what I did. If you want to do this, talk to her.'"  Anne Levine  📌 Key Insights Nailing the Niche:Anne initially faced confusion and shifts in focus. Her breakthrough? Realizing that her expertise in time and energy management—especially for those with long-term sobriety—was her true calling.Creating Legacy Work:To uncover our unique gifts and strengths, we need to avoid adopting someone else’s approach, which often lacks personal authenticity.Conviction in Coaching:Standing out long-term necessitates conviction. Establishing and understanding one’s “inner compass” leads to sustainable growth and genuine connections with clients. To connect with Anne Levine and learn more about her work:  Website -  Instagram - LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode:   Dr Michelle Mazur - 3 Word Rebellion Thinking about becoming one of my future Client Success Stories?  It starts with a free consultation to talk about our goals and challenges and to see if it makes sense to work together.  No fee, no obligation, and you’re guaranteed to walk away with actionable insights,  whether we decide to work together or not.  No brainer, right?  Click here to find out more.  And, don’t forget to rate and review and let us know your biggest takeaway from today's conversation!   © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops  / All rights reserved. Outro music by Vladimir /  Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    31 min

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ADHD-ish is THE podcast for business owners with big ideas and busy brains, whether you have an “official” ADHD diagnosis, or not. We have expanded our focus so regardless of your gender or whether you identify as an entrepreneur, soloist, small business owner, creative, independent professional, freelancer, etc) if you are driven and distracted, color outside the lines and think outside the box, this podcast is for you. People with these traits are far more likely to start a business because we love novelty and autonomy. But, running a business can be lonely and exhausting. Having so many brilliant ideas means dozens of projects you’ve started and offers you’ve brainstormed, but few you’ve actually launched. Choosing what to say "yes" to and what to catch and release is even harder. This is exactly why I created ADHD-ish. Each episode offers practical strategies, personal stories, and expert insights to help you harness your active mind and turn potential distractions into business success. From productivity tools to mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to do business your way by embracing your neurodivergent edge and turning passion and purpose into profit. If you're new here, I’m your host, Diann Wingert, a psychotherapist-turned-business coach and ADHD-ish serial business owner, who struggled for years with cookie-cutter advice meant for “normies” and superficial ADHD hacks that didn’t go the distance. In ADHD-ish, I’m sharing the best of what I’ve learned from running my own businesses and working with clients who are like-minded and like-brained. Note: ADHD-ish does have an explicit rating, not because of an abundance of “F-bombs” but because I embrace creative self-expression for my guests and myself. So, grab those headphones if you have littles around, and don’t forget to hit Follow/Subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Oh, and if you love the show, reviews are appreciated and so is sharing ADHD-ish with others!

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