Discover the unexpected power of keeping your day job with side hustle guru Dannie Lyn Fountain, as she unveils her journey and the critical importance of income diversification. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the synergies between ADHD, autism, and side hustling—a discussion that promises to enlighten and inspire. With Dannie's latest book, "Keep Your Day Job," she shares not just her own trials, including being fired for her entrepreneurial endeavors, but also hands-on strategies for balancing corporate life with your passions on the side. Her wisdom, akin to that of a side hustle cult leader, is both guiding and galvanizing, offering a candid look at the challenges and triumphs of juggling multiple pursuits.

Then, we peel back the layers on how ADHD and autism intersect in professional settings, discussing the strengths these conditions can contribute to our side hustles. I open up about my own path through ADHD and the eye-opening realization of being autistic, revealing how these characteristics can be harnessed for success rather than seen as obstacles. The conversation also covers the nuances of executive functioning and why workplace accommodations are critical, underscoring a potent synergy between ADHD hyperfocus and autistic special interests that can transform a side hustle into something extraordinary.

Closing out the episode, we celebrate the recognition of my article in a Harvard Business Review publication and confront the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. We address the troubling trend of companies sliding away from their DEI promises and stress the need for ongoing, authentic efforts to foster true cultural change. As the "original side hustle gal," Danny leaves us with a resonant message: to support the vast array of professional and personal choices we face and to come together for an annual progress share—a call to celebrate our diverse journeys in work, life, and everything in between.

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