ADHD Roundtable Ep 19 | Chaos, Creativity & Doing Business Differently

December 18, 20241 min read

Episode Summary

This episode of the ADHD Roundtable features a candid and insightful discussion among entrepreneurs with ADHD, exploring the challenges and strengths of running a business while navigating ADHD. The participants share their personal journeys of discovering their ADHD, the unique ways it influences their work, and how they balance creativity with the demands of entrepreneurship. Key themes include the importance of rest, the value of celebrating wins, and leveraging tools like body doubling and digital systems for productivity. The discussion also touches on the emotional and practical aspects of ADHD, emphasizing self-compassion and the idea that ADHDers are worthy simply because they exist, not because of what they achieve.

Highlights & Takeaways

  • ADHD brings unique strengths to entrepreneurship, like creativity, quick problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

  • Challenges like time blindness, disorganization, and difficulty resting can be mitigated with tools, rituals, and external support systems.

  • Celebrating small wins and learning to let go of projects that don't spark joy are critical for staying motivated and aligned with personal goals.

  • Rest isn't just about doing nothing—it includes various types like physical, emotional, and creative rest, tailored to what ADHDers need most.

  • Community support, like body doubling or connecting with others, enhances focus and productivity.

👥 Meet the Panelists

Ana the Artist – Washington muralist & fine artist
https://www.instagram.com/anatheartist_/
https://www.anatheartist.net/

Lila Swanberg – Functional nutritionist & clinical herbalist
https://www.instagram.com/thelivingwellness_lounge/
https://www.thelivingwellnesslounge.com/

Rainezra – Musician, producer & mentor
https://www.instagram.com/rainezra/
https://www.rainezra.com/

Jess DuBose – ADHD Coach
https://www.jessdubose.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithjess/

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Jess DuBose is an ADHD coach and writer who uses words the same way she approaches coaching—with honesty, humor, and a deep respect for the messy human experience. She’s a published author whose work explores what it means to live, rest, create, and grow in a world that often demands too much. Through both writing and coaching, Jess helps ADHDers build lives and businesses that honor their energy instead of shaming it—and she writes to remind people they’re not alone in the chaos.

Jess DuBose

Jess DuBose is an ADHD coach and writer who uses words the same way she approaches coaching—with honesty, humor, and a deep respect for the messy human experience. She’s a published author whose work explores what it means to live, rest, create, and grow in a world that often demands too much. Through both writing and coaching, Jess helps ADHDers build lives and businesses that honor their energy instead of shaming it—and she writes to remind people they’re not alone in the chaos.

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