Alonna Nicole Williams calls herself an “Energizer Bunny” with ADHD. She says she’s been bouncing off the walls since she was a little girl, all the way into the modern workplace. Mini breaks, flexible scheduling, and work accommodations have helped her create a work life that matches her ADHD needs. But it hasn’t been easy.

In this episode, Alonna opens up about crying at work and being anxious about rigid in-person offices. She explains why working remotely in cyber fraud insurance fits how her brain works. And she shares her thoughts on how to survive Zoom calls with ADHD — as well as the changing views of mental health in the Black community. Listen in for tips on how to create the best ADHD environment for you.

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Related resources

• Surviving your next Zoom call with humor
• 30 examples of work accommodations
• Work advocacy 101: How to ask your boss for what you need

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