Mar 16
ADHD women are known for being tenacious (probably because we’ve had to be!), but my guest this episode takes it to a whole new level. Jamie Cutino is a Master of Occupational Therapy, an entrepreneur, and an ADHD advocate and coach. Her tenacity has gotten her through a difficult upbringing, onto the TedX stage, and has driven her to found two different companies where she gets to do what she loves.
Jamie never questions whether she can do something, she just takes the leap and trusts that she can make a net appear. Her secret, she tells me, is an unwavering dedication to her purpose: “My ‘why’ is showing women with ADHD that they are brilliant, and if I allowed my fear to get in the way of that I wouldn't be able to help anybody.”
Jamie has gotten to where she is today through her persistence and her refusal to take ‘no’ for an answer, and I’m so delighted to share her story with you.
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"My diagnosis was the turning point for me. When I understood that, okay, this is because of ADHD, it's not because I'm a flawed, terrible human, I was able to work with my brain."
- Jamie Cutino
"I celebrate my brain and I also celebrate the brains of the women in my community too and remind them that there's absolutely nothing wrong with their brain, we just have a different blueprint that we live by, and honestly, it's more fun."
- Jamie Cutino
"We have incredible ideas, and as long as we have the tools to make that incredible idea a business and we have the hyperfocus, and the impulsivity that allows us to get over ourselves and actually try the thing and fail, I think that that all helps us to be incredible entrepreneurs."
- Jamie Cutino
- Jamie shares her personal story of growing up with a physically disabled mother who was addicted to opiates and later found out she has ADHD.
- Jamie shares her personal story of overcoming adversity, including losing her mother at a young age and struggling with ADHD, while also highlighting the importance of support systems and self-advocacy.
- Jamie shares her experience of preparing and delivering a TEDx talk, mentioning the book "Long Story Short" by Margot Liepman as helpful in her preparation.
[28:50 - 38:02] Overcoming fear and pursuing entrepreneurship with ADHD
- Jamie shares her experience with ADHD and how it has helped her in her comedy career, despite initial fears of rejection and failure.
- Jamie recounts a story of performing stand-up comedy in front of a small audience, which was less scary than she thought it would be, and highlights the importance of not letting fear hold you back.
- Jamie Cutino shares her experience as an ADHD woman in entrepreneurship, mentioning her husband's support and belief in her despite her chaotic journey.
- Jamie shares insights on why neurodivergent individuals are drawn to entrepreneurship, citing flexibility and the ability to hyper focus as key factors.
- Jamie shares her insights on entrepreneurship and ADHD, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's brain and pairing tasks with rewards to stay motivated.
- Jamie discusses ADHD coaching and community for women.
TikTok: @jamie_outsmartadhd
FB Group: Women with ADHD - Support & Strategies - Outsmart ADHD
Instagram: @jamie_outsmartadhd
Youtube: Outsmart ADHD
Website: Outsmartadhd.co
TEDxCWRU: Jamie Cutino
