Unmasking ADHD in your Wedding Business - with Nicole Winer

Wedding Pros who are ready to grow - with Becca Pountney

In today's episode we dive into a topic that is increasingly coming up in conversations I have with clients - ADHD. How do you navigate running a business with ADHD? How can you better serve your neuro diverse couples?

In this episode I dive deep with Nicole Winer as she shares her own experiences of running a business whilst identifying as neuro diverse. It's time to start unmasking ADHD in your wedding business.

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Time Stamps:

Keeping the same format, content, and context, Change 'Speaker 1' to Becca: Understanding ADHD [00:03:10] Explanation of what ADHD is, its characteristics, and how it affects the brain's executive function.

ADHD in Women vs. Men [00:04:13] Discussion on how ADHD presents differently in women compared to men, including the role of hyperactivity and overthinking.

Unmasking ADHD and Dealing with Shame [00:07:15] Exploration of the shame and masking associated with ADHD, and the empowerment and strengths that can come from embracing it.

Unwinding coping mechanisms and stress responses [00:09:25] Becca discusses how masking and coping mechanisms developed in childhood can affect adult experiences, using migraines as a stress response example.

Fear of label and official diagnosis [00:10:21] Becca and Nicole discuss the fear and hesitation around seeking an official diagnosis for ADHD, and the importance of self-acceptance and self-knowledge.

Strengths and limitations of ADHD in business [00:13:11] Nicole highlights the strengths of ADHD in business, such as creativity and hyper-focus, but also discusses the limitations, such as the need for support in executing ideas and managing time.

The struggle of asking for help [00:18:34] Nicole discusses the importance of being vulnerable and asking for help when feeling overwhelmed or unsure.

Networking challenges for introverts [00:20:16] Nicole shares her personal experience as an introvert and how she navigates networking events and large groups of people.

Different approaches to success [00:25:51] Nicole emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to success and encourages listeners to define their own goals and paths.

The importance of community and support [00:27:47] Discussion on the significance of having a supportive community and the role it plays in personal growth and success.

Recognizing and supporting neurodiverse individuals in the wedding industry [00:30:47] Exploring how wedding suppliers and business coaches can be more inclusive and supportive of neurodiverse individuals in the wedding planning process.

Asking for and providing support to neurodiverse individuals [00:33:04] Emphasizing the importance of asking for and providing the necessary support and accommodations for neurodiverse individuals, and the impact it can have on their success and well-being.

The importance of accountability and asking for help [00:37:10] Nicole discusses how having more accountability and asking for help would have accelerated their progress and reduced shame.

Acknowledgment and gratitude for the guest [00:37:10] Becca expresses gratitude to Nicole for openly discussing the topic and acknowledges the value they bring to others.

Encouragement to explore the guest's podcast [00:38:09] Becca invites listeners to check out the guest's podcast, "Supercharge Your Business," and provides information on where to find it online.