Are you tired of feeling like social media is a full-time job? What if you could grow your business in just 30 minutes a day… with zero burnout?

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by social media strategist and all-round powerhouse Alex Broniewski, who’s living proof you can grow a thriving business without sacrificing your wellbeing, values, or family time. Seriously!

Alex shares how she built a sustainable business that puts life before hustle… and how you can do it too using social media strategically (and simply). 

Here’s what we dive into:

• The real way to turn social media into a lead magnet
• How Alex built a business that supports her family and her values
• Smart, doable daily habits that bring results (just 30 minutes a day!)
• Why connection > perfection + and how to grow your audience with meaning
• What redefining success really looks like in this day and age (spoiler: it’s not just about £10K months!)

Ready to learn more? This ep is for you.

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Find out more about Alex

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-broniewski/

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• Connect with Siobhan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/
• Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/
• Get in touch: [email protected]

Wearing all the hats? Juggling all the things? Never enough time for yourself? Us too!! 

In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Claire Quigley Ward, host of the All Aboard ADHD podcast, ADHD coach and fellow parent, to discuss the many and varied challenges of managing ADHD while doing all the things (and trying to be a reasonably well-balanced, happy human).

We discuss:

• The many roles we play in our lives and the many people we want to help, and how we manage our advocacy work on top!
• Claire’s ADHD 'aha moment', as a result of a diagnosis for her child
• The importance of self-care to ensure we can fulfil the many roles we play, along with the real-life challenges of actually making time to do it all.
• The additional challenges of parenting during perimenopause (hello brain fog!) and the ever-lurking issue of avoiding burnout.
• Claire’s common ‘pinch points’ as an ADHD mum of ADHD kids - why is bedtime so hard!?
• The constant struggle with our need to feel ‘productive’ vs the need to protect time to just be ourselves, without the demands of our various roles in life.
• Why we need to come together as a community and support each other, particularly those of us who are neurodivergent, parenting neurodivergent kids.

If you’re wearing all the hats, we get it. The juggle is real and you’re not alone! This episode is for you.

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Find out more about Claire:

Discover her work as an ADHD coach, and her epic podcast here: https://www.allaboardadhd.com/

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• Connect with Siobhan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanrfox/
• Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/
• Get in touch: [email protected]

Do you ever feel like your emotions are dialled up to 100?

This week, we’re making friends with our feelings alongside the brilliant mental health professional Lucy Hine, from Have A Word.

We explore the intense emotional landscape of ADHD and ask: are our feelings really just bigger, or is there more going on beneath the surface?

Lucy shares her own journey of self-discovery, revealing how childhood illness and understanding her ADHD has shaped her life – from a late diagnosis to redefining her emotional world.

We chat about the connection between trauma and neurodivergence, and the bumpy but beautiful road to self-acceptance. As Lucy shares: "It’s my ADHD that makes me different, because nobody has a brain like me and perceives the world or the situation like me."

Ever felt like your emotional reactions don’t quite “fit” the situation? You’re not alone. We dive into emotional intensity, dysregulation, and how these patterns can show up in relationships. Could our sensitivity even shape who we attract?

We also explore the importance of emotional self-awareness, co-regulation (especially in parenting), and gentle strategies for tuning into your feelings with curiosity, not judgment.

Ready to embrace your emotional world instead of battling it? This episode is for you.

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Find out more about Lucy

Visit her website here: https://www.haveaword.org/ 

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• Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/
• Get in touch: [email protected]

Do you feel like your emotions are either high or low and never anywhere in between? Do you tune in with your emotions and express them, or bottle them up?

In this episode of the Unconventional Business Podcast, we're going to get all up in our feels together! We get stuck into the emotional experience of ADHD - the highs, the lows and everything in between.

I see this in my work coaching ADHD business owners all the time. Emotional regulation can be really tricky for ADHDers, so I want to shed some light on some of the key ingredients of the feelings cocktail, including the impact of your brain function, co-occurring conditions, difficulties identifying emotions, and just being a human in today’s world! 

In this ep, I offer a more empowering alternative to emotional regulation, centred around accepting and making space for emotions rather than trying to regulate them (and feeling like a failure when that feels impossible!) I also talk through some practical strategies for managing emotions, including crying, movement, singing, journaling, and seeking support from friends or therapists. 

Ultimately, I want to encourage you to view your ADHD as a difference rather than a deficit. Embracing your emotional experiences rather than trying to control or ‘regulate’ them is actually the key to flattening your ’spiky graph’ and living a calmer, more peaceful life. 

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Links and resources

• Book recommendation: https://www.pepitasandwich.com/the-art-of-crying
• Podcast recommendation: https://revealmarketinguk.com/podcast-episodes/drug-free-adhd
  

References:

• The ADHD Brain - more on the Prefrontal Cortex, Emotional Regulation & Behaviour https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-brain-prefrontal-cortex-attention-emotions/?srsltid=AfmBOooXeGXUINYRRiTXMb85y7UHviYsrDqLp4sJiT0nTMOAPKUWndmA
• ADHD & Brain Differences, particularly the Amygdala https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26964869/
• ADHD & Co-occuring conditions (Co-morbidity): https://www.additudemag.com/when-its-not-just-adhd/?srsltid=AfmBOoojIZwBYdUY-NuG5-_LwscBCrRd_6sFP-If7U_Tw3Fmvip6C5pG
• Alexythmia https://theconversation.com/alexithymia-why-some-people-find-it-so-hard-to-identify-emotions-and-how-this-affects-them-240480
• Emotional tears & their differences: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-microscopic-structures-of-dried-human-tears-180947766/

To find out more about my work coaching ADHD business owners, get in touch! ( I don't bite, honest)

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Tired of the same old advice that just doesn’t work for your ADHD brain?

Joseph Pack, founder of Drug-Free ADHD, is here to shake things up! In this eye-opening episode, we explore the world of the ADHD mind. We discuss why controlling our thoughts can be a losing battle, the magic of non-duality, and how to quiet the ADHD mind without medication. 

Joseph shares his journey from a chaotic school experience to a life-changing ADHD diagnosis following a series of seizures and how he discovered the power of meditation as an alternative to medication. Yes - it turns out ADHDers can meditate!

We also dive into unconventional ADHD management approaches, including why traditional methods, like breathwork, meditation and CBT, often fall flat for our busy minds.

If you're ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about ADHD and meditation, this episode is for you!

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Find out more about Joseph:

You can find out more about Joseph and his services here. I highly recommend signing up for his newsletter, too.

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• Get in touch: [email protected]

What actually works when it comes to getting the right help and support as an ADHD business owner? And what doesn't?!

In this candid and insightful episode, I am joined by ADHD Writing Coach, Susanne Schotanus.

We share our own experiences as ADHD entrepreneurs, reveal why you need to ditch the typical "hustle harder" advice and dive into the real-world strategies and tools that have made all the difference in our own businesses.

We discuss the pitfalls of generic business advice, the power of self-compassion, and practical solutions to overcome common ADHD challenges.

Settle in with a cuppa and enjoy a refreshing conversation filled with relatable experiences, actionable tips, and a healthy dose of realism. You won't regret it!

In this episode we cover:

• The importance of self-compassion and unlearning negative self-talk.
• The Myth of the "one thing" that will change your business (spoiler: it doesn’t exist!)
• The inner rebel and how it affects implementing other people's systems.
• The "experiment" approach and how it can help you to build systems that work for you and your ADHD brain.
• The value of outsourcing tasks, even those you enjoy (!) to free up your time and headspace.
• The importance of clear communication and setting expectations with outsourced help.
• The life-changing benefits of AI and automation tools like Calendly, Zapier and Otter.ai.

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Links and resources

To learn more about my TOAST framework to free up your time and headspace, head to Episode 68: Take Back Your Time: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YQuCMA8wDx671lpbnEqXD?si=bfK4du43RdGRL-XrPpZjsA

And to download Susanne’s epic guide and reclaim your focus, head to https://passionatewritercoaching.com/siobhan/

Find out more about Susanne:

https://passionatewritercoaching.com/

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• Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/
• Get in touch: [email protected]

What happens after that 'penny drop' moment when you realise you might have ADHD? 

This week, I'm chatting with the wonderful Wendy Gannon, incredibly talented photographer and 'Queen of angles' – a title given by others, she insists (although I reckon she should totally claim it!).

In this ep, Wendy and I have a proper honest conversation about her ADHD journey. We explore the initial realisation, the decision (or indecision!) around seeking a diagnosis, and the often downright frustrating process of actually getting one. 

Wendy shares her experiences of navigating the 'Right To Choose' pathway within the NHS, the challenges of lengthy waiting lists, and the importance of self-advocacy. We also delve into the impact of ADHD on her life, the importance of community and self-compassion, and what she's learned along the way. 

From navigating those daunting assessment forms, to finding the right support and understanding, Wendy's story is equal parts relatable, empowering and hilarious.

Whether you’re ADHD AF or still just ADHD-curious, this episode is for you. 

I'm always keen to hear your thoughts and experiences, so please don't hesitate to drop me an email if this episode brought something up for you. And as always, please don't forget to follow us and leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast!

Additional resources:

For those interested, here’s the link to NHS ADHD Symptoms and the Right to Choose page, which we mention in the podcast.

As always, if you’d like to discuss this further, please get in touch.

Find out more about Wendy:

Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wo0photography/

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• Learn more about ADHD business coaching: https://bigpicturebusinesscoach.com/
• Get in touch: [email protected]

Why don’t ADHDers ask for help?

Join me on this episode where I’m going old skool… just me, a mic, and my thoughts - and tackling a big question.

As someone who has been hyper-independent for most of my life, I’ve come to realise that this isn’t a strength - it’s a response to trauma. Many ADHDers struggle to reach out for support, whether in life, business, or personal relationships, and my intention for this episode is to explore why that might be and, crucially, what we can do about it.

What you’ll discover in this episode: 

• How hyper-independence develops and why it’s not always a good thing.

• The hidden shame and beliefs that stop ADHDers from seeking support.

• Why we’re not supposed to do life alone (and how history proves it).

• The real-life challenges that my ADHD clients and I face daily.

• How to start identifying the help you need and overcoming the guilt of asking for it.

• Small, practical steps to lighten your cognitive load and reduce overwhelm.

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” this episode is for you!

To find out more about my work coaching ADHD business owners, get in touch! ( I don't bite, honest)

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Aspiring ADHD writer struggling with consistency? Listen up!

In this episode, I chat with Vicky Quinn Fraser, a non-fiction writing and book coach who loves helping unconventional business owners find their voices. From her diverse career path to playing to her ADHD strengths, Vicky offers actionable advice and inspiration for writers navigating some of those all-too-familiar creative challenges.

Key takeaways that make this episode a must-listen for aspiring ADHD writers:

1. Learn about Vicky’s unconventional journey, from trapeze artistry to coaching, proving there’s no "right" way to do life - or to reach your own version of success!

2. Discover how having an ADHD brain can help with creativity and problem-solving.

3. Learn how to ditch perfection and embrace the 'compost heap'!

4. Feel inspired to build your own flexible writing routine tailored to your energy and lifestyle.

5. Pick up some fab tools and strategies for staying motivated - that don't involve eating the frog!

Find out more about Vicky:

Connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickyquinnfraser/

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• Get in touch: [email protected]

How do you feel about goal-setting? If you're an ADHDer, like me, the thought of setting SMART goals or objectives probably brings you out in a rash and gets a hard 'NOPE' from your brain.

So if we want to get anything done, how do we best choose our direction and navigate our way there, without getting blown off course along the way?

Welcome to emotional-based goal setting. In this podcast ep I talk through:

• The key reasons rigid, numerical targets and and traditional goal-setting approaches often don't work for our brains

• The power of intention and how you can align your actions with your deeper motivation, by focusing on the desired feelings and emotions around your goals rather than what they will be measured by
• How to overcome procrastination and impulsive decision-making along the way and stick with your goals

• The importance of having a general direction or destination without rigidly adhering to a specific plan, and why this kind of flexibility and adaptability is crucial for ADHDers to set goals that stick - and actually achieve them!

Need help setting goals that stick?

Book in a one-off intention-setting session with me - this is your opportunity to set your destination for the next 12 months and create the map to get you there. Email me to find out more and book yours at ⁠[email protected]⁠

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