How'd You Get THAT Job?!

A niche podcaster on myths, mushrooms, ADHD, and anxiety


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Julia Schifini, who has ADHD, left her day job and embraced the opportunity to turn weekly chats with her best friend into a podcasting career. As creator of the popular Spirits mythology podcast, she’s found her niche in topics like Greek mythology, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Along the way, she also taught herself sound engineering. Listen to how Julia navigates ADHD within the demands of her podcasting work. Find out how her many and varied interests have helped her thrive. And hear her explain what a podcasting collective is.

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  • Check out an episode of the Spirits podcast, hosted by Julia and her friend Amanda.
  • Watch a video from a young person with ADHD whose varied interests support their career.

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