Feb 23
In Episode 91 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy introduces you to Hayley Lin, Trinlee Chodren and Juliann Decker who are all graduates of her Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! System. Hayley Lin is 25 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago while in college. She graduated last year from the University of Toronto with a specialist in Computer Science and a major in Cognitive Science. Haley is also a makeup enthusiast with two full bookcases of makeup and a social media account with 470k followers! Haley’s #1 value is living to her full potential. Trinlee Chodren is in her early thirties and is a former pharmacist, novelist, teacher, personal development junkie, an advocate of kindness and doing things that benefit humanity but most of all Trinlee is an ideation machine. She is entrepreneurial to her core. Juliann Decker, 56, is a coach and an expert in leadership program design and delivery with broad work experience in industries such as technology, banking, consumer goods, retail and finance. She designed, delivered and launched Monster.com‘s first global Management Development Program for high-potential leaders and trained and coached participants in their newly created MBA executive program. She also developed global leadership programs at Aspen Technology and founded her own leadership and coaching company. All three women share: The circumstances surrounding their experience with ADHD About their childhoods and growing up Their experience with our coaching system, Your ADHD Brain is A-OK! Their key to living successfully with a non-linear brain.
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"Our approach with the AOK program is to start from the 'inside out,' enabling participants to deeply understand themselves rather than conforming to external expectations."
- Tracy Otsuka
"ADHD women possess a unique drive to fulfill their potential and make a difference, surpassing what's typically seen in neurotypical individuals."
- Tracy Otsuka
"The sense of community and support within the AOK program was instrumental in empowering participants on their journey."
- Tracy Otsuka
- Tracy realized she had a need to live up to her potential, which is an ADHD trait, and saw this in other AOK students as well.
- Tracy discusses how the AOK system helps individuals identify their values and purpose, and how it has made a difference in the lives of AOK graduates.
- Haley, 25, diagnosed with ADHD in college, double major in computer science and cognitive science, makeup enthusiast and social media influencer.
[23:14 - 35:49] ADHD, Career Reinvention, and Personal Growth
- Hayley found that AOK helped her understand why she has a large following on social media and gave her direction for her future, including continuing her makeup blog and working on a research project.
- Trinley shares her diverse career journey, including being a pharmacist, novelist, teacher, and personal development advocate.
- Trinley shares their experience with ADHD and how the AOK program helped them understand their values, strengths, and purpose.
[35:49 - 57:26] Self-Discovery and Purpose for Women with ADHD
- Trinlee discusses the importance of honoring one's self and finding purpose through introspection and reflection.
- Trinlee highlights the value of permission to listen to oneself and prioritize personal desires, leading to a sense of tearful gratitude.
- Trinlee recommends her course for those seeking self-discovery and a purpose-driven career.
A-OK Program: adhdforsmartwomen.com/aok
Instagram: @7am.hlz
@Hayley木木
Facebook: Trinlee Chodren
Facebook: Juliann Decker
Email: juliann@theunobstructedview.com
