What if the thing that’s “made you difficult” your whole life is actually the secret to building a business and a life you love?
In this episode, I talk with Steven Shillingford, an unapologetically honest creator and marketer, about growing up with dyslexia, undiagnosed ADHD, and lifelong people-pleasing, and how all of that led to toxic relationships, drinking to cope, bankruptcy, and ultimately, a more authentic life.
Steven shares how a health scare, a failed six-figure business, and years of “trying all the things” finally pushed him to show up on video as his true self, ignore the social media rulebook, and create in a way that actually works for his ADHD brain.
If you’ve ever overthought posting online, hidden behind perfectionism, or told yourself you’re “too much” or “not enough,” this episode is for you!
In this episode, we cover:
- Growing up with dyslexia, rejection, and people-pleasing
- ADHD, job-hopping, and finding the “right kind of difficult” work
- Building and losing a six-figure recycling business in the 2009 recession
- Using video content as a healing tool—not just a marketing tactic
- Letting go of perfectionism and posting imperfect, real content
- Redefining success beyond money: joy, energy, and everyday life
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Find out more about Steven:
Find him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenshillingford
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