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Learn from my many (many...) mistakes!🫠  If you're like me, you've probably made a few mistakes along the way. But don't worry, I've got your back. In my just-released video, I'm sharing the common mistakes we ADHD entrepreneurs make and how we can overcome them to supercharge our businesses. Here are 3 key takeaways I want you to know: 1. Embrace the Boring Stuff: I used to skip the essential planning steps, but I've learned that doing SWOT analyses and proof of concept is a game-changer. It might seem boring, but it's crucial for giving your business a clear perspective. Head to betterbizschool.com and grab our free SWOT template to get started. 2. Avoid Impulse Buying: Let's face it – we're prone to impulse buying. I'm still working on it, but setting a budget and resisting unnecessary purchases has helped me stay on track. And yes, I'm talking about you, #AppSumo! 3. Embrace Imperfection: Perfectionism can hold us back. I've learned that launching a minimum viable product (MVP) and using marketplace feedback is the way to go. Authenticity and vulnerability are our strengths in building connections with our audience, so let's not shy away from them. Excited to learn more? Click the link to watch the full video and let's tackle these challenges together. We've got this! 💪 #ADHDentrepreneur #BusinessSuccess #EntrepreneurialMindset

Ask yourself this questions... 🧠 How do you balance creativity and consistency? So many ideas, not enough time and always changing my mind… Is it a founder trait or maybe a creative one? How can you balance creativity with consistency in business? Read the latest on my #Substack blog 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eygJVktr ✏️ I write weekly about being a young female founder, how I’ve built my business around my brain and ideas to push your own creative practices. #Substack #Blog #Newsletter #FemaleFounder #Neurodivergent #ND #NDFounder #Founder #YoungFounder #Creative #Entrepreneur #ADHDBrain #ADHD #Philosophy

"It’s a roller coaster.” “It requires grit and perseverance.” “Most start-ups fail.” “Avoid these mistakes from the start.” “Don’t do this, don’t do that…” “Best founders share a certain DNA....” These are the things I hear every time I tell people I want to be a founder—usually after a moment of silence. Some, not all, just can’t understand why anyone would step so far outside their comfort zone and take on all that risk, despite already being successful at what they do. One VC even asked me, “Why do you do this to yourself?” Here’s why: Because I have a vision. Because I believe entrepreneurship is the way to create impact at scale. Because the knowledge and expertise I’ve gained over the years can’t stay in closed circles—they need to reach people and help them solve real problems. Because experimentation and navigating uncertainty is my playground. Because my brain works differently from yours. I could go on… The world we want to live in is being shaped right now, and young people deserve a better chance. MUMBI is my way of giving that chance Helping children and families grow smarter and more resilient through the power of play. We owe it to our children. Join me on this journey by signing up and spreading the word. 👉 Sign up for the waitlist here: https://www.mumbi.app/ Every play counts. Share with others who care. A big thanks to Female Founders Rise for encouraging me to get out there and share this mission! 🙌 #Entrepreneurship #Startups #FemaleFounders #ChildDevelopment #MentalHealth #BrainDevelopment #Resilience

3 Techniques for ADHD Founders (that work for everyone) Over the past two weeks, I’ve had a number of conversations with Founders navigating their entrepreneurial journey while dealing with ADHD. Like myself these Founders got a later diagnosis and are now putting together some puzzle pieces. So for this episode of the Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I wanted to share 3 techniques for ADHD Founders - that are actually helpful everyone. Three of the biggest challenges for challenges for ADHD brains are: Time blindness Executive function deficit Emotional dis-regulation. Time blindness expresses itself in a couple of ways. First, it’s the inability to track how much time you are spending on any given task. What feels like forever may in fact be a few minutes. And visa versa. Second, it’s the inability to properly estimate how many minutes or hours something will take. This can be especially problematic for Visionary founders, because visionaries can see how the end product should look, but mentally skip over seeing all the effort and time the in between takes. We inadvertently give ourselves impossible internal deadlines - a straight ticket to overwhelm. Executive function is our ability to prioritize and plan and make decisions - and ADHD brains have a smaller well of executive functioning energy. Executive function will generally start out stronger in the early part of the day and the early parts of the week. Executive function degrades as we deploy for decisions and prioritization. This starts a cycle of all tasks becoming less efficient and at the same the ability to organize and prioritize continues to degrade, making the everything more inefficient. ADHD brains can, especially when worn down lose their emotional governors. This is called emotional dis-regulation. When ADHD brains are drained and out of capacity, but then gets an input, it can basically just throw a fit: “that’s it! I can’t take another input, another decision, another issue to deal with. I’ve used up all my executive function and you are asking me to do more so f-you.” In this week’s Rocket Ship Founder Podcast, I talk about, I offer some strategies to cope and support yourself: 1. The 1st critical step 2. Why taking care of your foundations is critical 3. How to avoid creating impossible deadlines and staying out of overwhelm This 11-minute episode offers value for all kinds of Founder brains. #founders #founder #adhd #entrepreneurship

I love this! Here are five reasons why motherhood makes you a great entrepreneur: 🐣 #Resilience and #Determination: Motherhood is a crash course in resilience. The ability to bounce back from setbacks, handle uncertainties, and persevere through challenging times becomes a cornerstone for entrepreneurial success. We bring a level of determination that propels our business ideas forward unlike many others and often whilst managing bath and bedtimes. #Creative #Problem #Solving: Sleep-deprived nights and unpredictable parenting moments foster a unique kind of creativity. We learn to think on our feet, adapt to unexpected situations, and develop a knack for creative problem-solving—an invaluable skillset for entrepreneurial ventures. #Identifying #Unmet #Needs: The journey of motherhood unveils a world of unmet needs and challenges. From sleepless nights to finding the perfect baby products, we become adept problem solvers, identifying gaps in the market that scream for innovative solutions. #Market #Insight and #Empathy: The first-hand experience of navigating the demands of motherhood provides unparalleled market insight. We innately understand the needs and desires of our fellow parents, cultivating a deep sense of empathy that translates into products and services with a genuine, human touch. #Embracing #Change and #Evolution: Motherhood teaches adaptability. As children grow and needs change, we are accustomed to evolving their approaches. This adaptability is a key attribute in the world of business, where being open to change is often the difference between stagnation and success. Nice one, Rupa Tailor Ord!

Today, in a conversation with one of my clients, we delved into the topic of how the businesses we've built become our babies! But as any parent knows, there comes a time when that baby grows up and starts to resemble a teenager. Scaling a business is a lot like navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence: it's thrilling, nerve-wracking, and sometimes downright challenging. Just like with parenting, though, it's all about embracing the journey and guiding our 'teenage' businesses towards success. #FounderX FounderX_ae

The surprising way neurodiverse brains can level up your business Recently, I was asked by a client to present to the leadership team on how to best support ADHD team members. It was a great conversation. ADHD team members can be your most brilliant and innovative problem solvers. ADHD brains are wired to constantly learn and create connections and possibilities. I walked them through the key differences between ADHD and neurotypical brains, especially the lower levels of dopamine and norepinephrine. How this results in lower reserves of executive function compared more neurotypical brains. And how that expresses itself in things like time blindness, task initiation and prioritization challenges, rejection sensitivity and other facets of ADHD life But the biggest takeaway for this leadership team was that working with ADHD brains can actually help you level up your business. Because what helps ADHD team members prioritize, focus and execute is getting really good at operating like the best companies do. In this week's 12-minute Rocket Ship Founder podcast episode I talk about how working with neurodiverse brains can help your business level up. I'll cover: 1️⃣ Why the challenges of ADHD actually can help you operate better 2️⃣ 3 specific areas to focus on that will drive better results 3️⃣ Essential tips on working with neruodiverse team members #founder #entrepreneurship #adhd #neurodiversity #solopreneur

Some techniques for #adhd #Founders that can help all kinds of Founder Brains.

🔥 The Your Next Move team at Inc. Business Media has been on fire! 🔥 Today, don’t miss an inspiring episode with Andy Dunn, Founding CEO of Bonobos and Pie, as he dives into the high cost of startup life—especially on founders' health and well-being. Hear hard-earned insights on how successful founders stay on top without sacrificing their physical or mental health. 💪💼 🎧 Tune in TODAY for some powerful advice for entrepreneurs at every stage! #YourNextMove #FounderWellness #StartupLife #IncMagazine

My colleague and friend Tara Trievel, founder of 2 Be Social, LLC, asked me to come chat about motherhood, being an entrepreneur, and of course social-emotional learning. I discuss pivoting into coaching and my desire to help all people with self-regulation and relationships because they very much determine our happiness and the quality of our lives. We also talk about the common fear I find all parents have, but especially parents raising neurodivergent kids- which is- will my kid be ok? #parenting #parentcoaching #relationships #socialemotionallearning #entrepreneurship #humanconnection #neurodiversity #managingfear #selfregulation #emotions