Apr 13
Get ready to finally learn how to fold in the cheese, because author Rachel Floyd is joining me this episode to discuss her hilarious new cookbook Tastes Like Schitt: The Unofficial Schitt's Creek Cookbook and share how her ADHD led her to find sustainable success in a field she’s always been passionate about.
Rachel and her sister Hannah started the parody cookbook as a fun way to stay connected during Covid, and over time their unique idea snowballed from a self-published online resource to a traditionally-published cookbook lining the shelves of independent bookstores, all because they were brave enough to follow through on their dreams.
Much like Moira Rose, Rachel lets her curiosity guide her and isn’t afraid to dream big, and I hope her boldness inspires you to channel your own inner Moira, outrageous wigs and all.
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"I think in my late teens and early twenties, I was just in a constant stage of flux trying to figure out who I was, where I should be in the world, what I wanted for myself."
- Rachel Floyd
"Hyperfocus is definitely an ADHD trait that enabled success with this cookbook. I think my ability to go deep is really what has given me success in a lot of ways. With food in particular and finding a passion and a love for food, it has enabled me to find a job that I really love and care about and am stable in and continue to be interested after multiple years after so many years of job hopping."
- Rachel Floyd
"The concept of shiny object syndrome, of just being so curious about so many things and wanting to learn new things and have new experiences, has made me certainly a more interesting person to outsiders, but also more interesting to myself."
- Rachel Floyd
- Rachel was diagnosed with ADHD later in life after experiencing symptoms during the pandemic, despite previously believing she didn't have it due to her academic and professional success.
- Rachel shares her experiences with ADHD, including emotional dysregulation and a fear of authority, as well as a tendency to not try hard in school due to academic ease.
- Rachel shares her experience with ADHD, including struggles with organization and the impact of medication on her ability to be organized.
[23:12 - 42:33] ADHD, career changes, and personal growth
- Rachel reflects on her experience with ADHD and how it affects her daily life, including feeling constantly busy and behind despite working hard.
- Rachel shares her experience connecting with others through shared experiences and common ground.
- Rachel discusses her experience working with a publisher on a cookbook, mentioning the challenges of creative freedom and timeline control.
- Rachel discusses her self-published cookbook, "Lock and Key Lime Pie," and its connection to the TV show "Schitt's Creek."
- Rachel discusses the creation of the "Unofficial Schitt's Creek Cookbook" with her publisher, navigating intellectual property concerns.
- Rachel attributes her success to hyperfocus and shiny object syndrome, which have enabled her to find a job she loves and continue to learn new things.
