Jul 1
Many of our ADHD traits like curiousity, fearlessness and creativity mesh well with entrepreneurialism. Other aspects of ADHD, however, like perfectionism and something I call “procrasti-learning”, combined with outside influences telling us what we “should” be doing, can cause us to get in our own way. Entrepreneur and business coach, Jessi Romero, is here to remind us that ADHD women have all the skills necessary for starting and growing successful businesses, we just need to approach it in a way that works for our brains and aligns with our values, nervous systems, and even our circadian rhythms.
In this episode, Jessi gives some of her best tips on structuring your business to fit your needs while avoiding burnout, shares how her approach to teaching sets her apart from other business coaches, and explains why changing your expectations for yourself can make all the difference in your business’s longevity. Plus, she has some valuable information about a little-known eye condition called Irlen Syndrome that changed her life and just may change yours too.
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"Awareness is the most beautiful gift anyone can have because once you can understand yourself, what your brain is doing, what your body is doing, and why, it just gives you so much liberty and freedom from all of the negative labels you were holding onto."
- Jessi Romero
"People can tell when your intentions are right and they want to work with people that are super passionate and nerdy about their stuff, and I think sometimes we try to almost dim and hide that part when it’s actually our greatest asset."
- Jessi Romero
"I just support my brain now and I don’t shame it or beat it up for doing the things it does."
- Jessi Romero
- Jessi shares her journey of struggling with entrepreneurship before being diagnosed with ADHD.
- Jessi shares her experience with postpartum depression and anxiety after becoming a mom, feeling overwhelmed and ashamed despite enjoying time with her son.
- Jessi shares her experience of living with ADHD and the challenges she faced, including forgetfulness and self-shame.
[22:49 - 38:47] Entrepreneurship, ADHD, and Business Strategies
- Jessi discusses her experience with ADHD, including forgetfulness and chronic lateness, and how her diagnosis has helped her understand and manage her symptoms.
- Jessi helps ADHD entrepreneurs structure their businesses to align with their brain needs, values, and personality, avoiding burnout and resentment.
- Jessi shares her experience of building a business while struggling with tasks that don't come easily to her, such as social media management and content creation.
- Jessi discusses her experience as an ADHD entrepreneur and how she creates courses that are accessible and engaging for her audience.
- Jessi emphasizes the importance of community for individuals with ADHD, citing it as a source of motivation and support.
- Jessi shares her experience with Erland syndrome, a condition where the brain prefers a specific color, and how it affects her reading and learning abilities.
Instagram: @adhdowned
Website: Adhdfemaleentrepreneurs.com
Irlen Syndrome website: irlen.com
