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. 2D AGO

    EPISODE 203 | What Mel Robbins Got Right — And the ADHD Layer She Missed

    Full Show Notes: https://linkly.link/2ceEB I just listened to the most-shared podcast episode of 2025 — Mel Robbins sitting down with Stanford researcher Dr. Stacy Sims to discuss how women should actually eat and exercise for energy, health, and fat loss. And it was genuinely life-changing. But the whole time I kept thinking: nobody is talking about what happens when you add an ADHD brain to this equation.In this episode, I break down what Mel and Dr. Sims got exactly right and add the ADHD chapter they didn't write. WHAT WE COVER:▶ Why the most shared podcast episode of 2025 resonated with millions of women▶ What Dr. Stacy Sims (Stanford, 107 peer-reviewed studies) says about fasted training — and why it backfires for women▶ The cortisol spike women have every morning — and what food does to bring it down▶ Why intermittent fasting until noon doesn't work for women (but eating by 8 am does)▶ The "protein coffee" hack that solves the breakfast problem for busy women▶ Why women over 40 need heavier weights with FEWER reps — not more cardio▶ The ADHD layer that Mel's episode didn't cover: dopamine, executive dysfunction, and time blindness on top of all of this▶ How FLOW-First Thinking helps neurodivergent women design a system their brain will actually cooperate with▶ 3 actionable takeaways you can use starting today 📖 FLOW-First Thinking (Alyece's book) → https://sociallyausome.com/books/flow-first-thinking 🌐 Work with Alyece → https://sociallyausome.com/work_with_alyece 🎓 ADHDpreneur Academy → https://sociallyausome.com/adhdpreneur_academy-2026 CONNECT WITH ALYECE:📸 Instagram: @socially.ausomeIf this episode resonated, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it. And leave a review — it helps other neurodivergent entrepreneurs find the show. Because ADHD isn't broken. It's untapped. 🧠 #ADHDEntrepreneur #WomenWithADHD #FlowFirstThinking #ADHDCEOPodcast #NeurodivergentWomen #ADHDHealth #MelRobbins #DrStacySims #ADHDProductivity #WomensHealth

    14 min

  2. FEB 24

    202: Neurotypical Brains Get Dopamine from Completing Tasks (ADHD Brains Don't)

    Full shownotes here: https://linkly.link/2bUoD Get FLOW-First Thinking Book: sociallyausome.com/flow-first-thinking⁠ FREE Spark Tracker: https://sociallyausome.com/spark-tracker-page Struggling with task initiation and wondering why neurotypical people can "just start" boring tasks while your ADHD brain can't? This episode breaks down the science of dopamine dysregulation and why ADHD brains don't get dopamine from completing tasks like neurotypical brains do. In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD brains struggle with task activation (it's neuroscience, not laziness)• How neurotypical vs ADHD dopamine systems work differently• The real reason you procrastinate until panic sets in• What task initiation paralysis actually is and why "just start" doesn't work for ADHD• Practical dopamine stacking strategies to actually get boring tasks done• How to work WITH your ADHD brain instead of fighting itIf you've ever felt broken because you can't fold laundry without a podcast, can't start emails without a timer, or need a panic deadline to activate, this episode will make everything make sense. Plus: Learn about the FLOW-First Thinking framework and how to link boring tasks with dopamine-providing activities so you can finally stop feeling guilty about needing "extra" support to do "simple" things. Perfect for ADHD entrepreneurs, ADHD professionals, neurodivergent business owners, and anyone tired of productivity advice built for neurotypical brains. Resources mentioned:FLOW-First Thinking book: sociallyausome.com/flow-first-thinking ADHDPRENEUR ACADEMY: adhdpreneuracademy.com Focused & Free membership: sociallyausome.com/membership Keywords: ADHD task initiation, ADHD dopamine, task activation ADHD, ADHD procrastination, neurodivergent productivity, ADHD entrepreneur tips, dopamine dysregulation, ADHD motivation, executive dysfunction, ADHD time management

    12 min

  3. FEB 17

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

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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
    204
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alyece Smith
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    The ADHD CEO