Episode Summary:

In episode 8 of the "Unconventional CEOs" podcast, hosts Gwen and Latrice dive into their daily routines, or more accurately, the lack thereof, due to the challenges posed by ADHD. They share insights into what a productive day looks like for them as entrepreneurs with ADHD, the strategies they employ to navigate their workdays, and the tools that help them stay organized and focused. From embracing technology to the importance of structuring their day around their most productive hours, Gwen and Latrice offer a candid look into their methods for managing tasks and overcoming the hurdles of maintaining a routine.

Highlights: 

• Struggle with Routine: Both hosts discuss their difficulty in sticking to a traditional daily routine due to ADHD, highlighting the need for flexibility and adaptability in their schedules.
• Productive Windows: Identifying and leveraging their most productive times of the day is crucial for both Gwen and Latrice. For Gwen, it's between 9 am and 3 pm, while Latrice finds her peak productivity between 10 am and 2 pm.
• Importance of Early Start: Gwen emphasizes the importance of starting her day early and engaging in physical activity to set a positive tone for the day.
• Task Management Tools: Both hosts share the tools and platforms they use to organize their tasks and ensure they stay on track, including Trello, ChatGPT for organizing daily tasks, and the use of a specialized ADHD-friendly planner.
• Meeting Management: Gwen and Latrice discuss the mental exhaustion that comes from back-to-back meetings and how they allocate time to recover and maintain productivity.
• Embracing Technology: The hosts talk about utilizing technology and platforms to better manage their tasks and reduce the overwhelming feeling of task overload.
• Transition Time Between Tasks: Latrice mentions the need for a transition period between tasks to mentally prepare for the next activity, highlighting the challenge of shifting focus with ADHD.
• Nighttime Routines: Both hosts struggle with establishing a consistent nighttime routine, underlining the ADHD-related challenge of sticking to routines but stress the importance of medication management.