Jul 13
We ADHDers are often unfairly labeled as “flaky” in the workplace, but in my experience, if you find the right ADHD person who’s motivated by an interest and investment in the work, there is truly no one better for the job. I believe I’ve found the cream of the ADHD crop in my podcast producer, Grace Bourey, who has reorganized everything for me and put systems in place that keep the podcast running smoothly, leaving me with the mental energy to focus on the work that matters most to me.
Beyond her organizational skills, Grace has a clever sense of humor that comes in handy on her own podcast, Weirds of a Feather, which she and her childhood best friend created to provide a shame-free space for ADHDers to laugh about the challenging, incredible, and absurd aspects of life with ADHD. This episode, we’re talking about the importance of embedding creativity and fun into anything you do, the challenges of trying to follow a linear career path when you have non-linear thinking, and more. Like me, Grace isn’t afraid to march to the beat of her own weird drum, which is key to discovering your bravest and most authentic self.
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"We are weird, we are different, we have these really creative non-linear ways of thinking and I think we just get so stuck in this comparison to everyone else and to other people, and we try to fit into this box but that’s not where we shine. And if we can let go of that fear of being different, I that’s when we really see our strengths."
- Grace Bourey
"I would always tell myself, ‘Alright once you get to this made up future point of when you’ll have this confidence, then you can do it, and then you can make sure that you’re not going to do anything embarrassing or say anything you regret.’"
- Grace Bourey
"I wasn’t taught any skills, which we know are very important for ADHD. You can’t just put gas in the car, you also have to know where you’re going and how to drive."
- Grace Bourey
- Grace discusses her ADHD diagnosis and its impact on her life.
- Grace struggles with motivation in school due to a lack of enjoyment in certain subjects, leading to inconsistent effort and questioning her intelligence.
- Grace discusses her experience with sociology and how it relates to her current career in UX writing.
[20:26 - 48:58] ADHD, Neurodiversity, and Teaching
- Grace shares her experiences as a speech therapist, including feeling guilty about not following lesson plans and struggling with ADHD.
- Grace describes the challenges of being a classroom teacher and the pressure to meet high expectations from parents, which she finds overwhelming.
- Grace shares her personal journey with ADHD, including her struggles with self-diagnosis and the impact it has had on her life.
- Grace discusses her experience with ADHD and how it affects her life, including her struggles with self-doubt and the importance of understanding and acceptance.
- Grace shares how her ADHD has influenced her social life and friendships, finding comfort in a group of friends with ADHD who understand each other's nonlinear thinking and overlapping speech.
- Grace reveals she had no prior experience with podcasting before helping Kylie with her show, and credits Kylie's structure and organization for providing a solid foundation.
Instagram: @graceminna; @weirdsofafeather
Facebook: Weirds of a Feather
Podcast: Weirds of a Feather on Apple Podcasts
