SummaryThis episode explores the realities, challenges, and strengths of building a creative business while navigating life with ADHD, especially for Black women and non-binary folks. Hosted by Charlene, with guests ChiChi Enu and Niquelle LaTouche, it delves into personal stories, societal influences, and the power of entrepreneurship as a path to autonomy and creativity. This episode features an in-depth conversation on how ADHD influences creativity, entrepreneurship, and workplace experiences. Guests share personal stories, strategies for managing burnout, and insights into leveraging neurodivergence for success.HostCharleneTylerGuestsChichiNiquelle Key TopicsThe narrative of ADHD as a superpower and entrepreneurial advantageChallenges faced by Black women and non-binary folks in traditional workplacesThe decision to pursue entrepreneurship for autonomy and creative freedomPersonal stories of starting and managing creative careers with ADHDSocietal and racial influences on career choices and workplace experiences ADHD and creative entrepreneurshipStrategies for managing burnoutLeveraging neurodivergence for successChapters00:00 Introduction to ADHD and Creativity03:48 Navigating Traditional Employment vs. Entrepreneurship08:41 Personal Journeys into Entrepreneurship13:43 The Role of Stress in Career Choices18:46 Finding Balance in a Creative Career21:48 Navigating Values and Career Choices27:17 The Impact of Identity on Professional Decisions33:37 The Emotional Burden of Double Masking38:50 Personal Narratives of Resilience and Resistance44:00 Harnessing ADHD for Creative Entrepreneurship51:37 The Power of Hyper-Focus and Momentum57:09 Understanding Burnout and Self-Acceptance01:03:44 Engineering Success on Your Own Terms01:11:43 Optimizing Strengths and Outsourcing01:14:43 Creating Sustainable Businesses for ADHD Entrepreneurs⁠⁠Donate to ADHD Babes CIC⁠⁠CreditsScripted by - CharleneEdited by - ShaunaMusicWritten & Performed by VVN, Produced by SolomonsSoul, Mix & Master by ST4X.Voice overShauna Campbell -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Shaye_cam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.adhdbabes.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠https://www.YouTube.com/adhdbabes⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/adhdbabes/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdbabes⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to suggest a topic or be a guest on an episode, please email [email protected].

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