Episode 153: Embracing ADHD Identities in Entrepreneurship [featuring Shauna Pollard]

In this episode, Dr. Shauna Pollard and I had a dynamic discussion on navigating life and career through the lens of ADHD, entrepreneurship, and the unique challenges faced by BIPOC communities. Here are three key takeaways: Embracing Neurodivergence in Business: We shared how openly disclosing our neurodivergent identities has not only helped us embrace who we are but has also made clients with similar characteristics feel more comfortable seeking therapy. Importance of Community and Support: Dr. Pollard's coaching programs and consultation groups for BIPOC ADHD entrepreneurs highlight the crucial need for community support. These groups offer a platform for participants nationwide to connect and discuss essential topics like finances, practice-building, and resources. Navigating the Challenges of Entrepreneurship with ADHD: Entrepreneurship requires balancing numerous ideas and managing expectations, a challenge magnified for those with ADHD. It's important to temper energy to prevent burnout and diversify interests to sustain longevity in practice. Read Dr. Shauna Pollard's full bio here: atppod.com/153 Shauna's group for BIPOC Clinicians with ADHD—starts Sept. 20, runs for 6 weeks: drshaunap.as.me/BIPOC-ADHD-Clinicians Notes and Networking event for 3 hrs on Sat. August 10 to help clinicians who are struggling with notes: drshaunap.as.me/Notesandnetworking LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drshaunap Instagram: instagram.com/drshaunap Website: drspllc.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🎙️Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast 🎙️Spotify 🎙️Apple 🎙️YouTube Music ▶️ YouTube ✈️ Learn about Retreats 🗨️ Join the free Empowered Escape FB Community 🗨️ Join the free All Things Private Practice FB Community ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thanks to Our Sponsors: The Receptionist for iPad, & All Things Private Practice + Empowered Escapes 2025 Retreats & Summits! ✨ The Receptionist for iPad Thanks to The Receptionist for iPad for sponsoring this episode. The Receptionist offers an iPad list check-in option where clients can scan a QR code to check in, which negates the need for you to buy an iPad and stand. Go to thereceptionist.com/privatepractice and sign up for a free 14-day trial. When you do, you'll get your first month free. And don't forget to ask about our iPad list check-in option. ✨ All Things Private Practice + Empowered Escapes 2025 Retreats & Summits The 2025 retreats and summits are live! This is Patrick Casale from All Things Private Practice. My co-host Jennifer Agee and I have put a ton of planning into these events for next year, and we are excited to welcome you to the following locations. We have a retreat about creating alternative income streams and diversifying revenue from May 17th–22nd in Catalonia, Spain in a beautiful seaside Mediterranean village. We have the second annual Doubt Yourself, Do it Anyway Summit in Edinburgh, Scotland, from July 14th–18th with 13 incredible speakers. We then have a second retreat in Catalonia, Spain, on creating alternative income streams. Next is the Asheville Retreat Builders Blueprint in October of 2025—dates coming soon—and the Greece, Chania, Crete Leadership Retreat in November 2025. I've also got a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur Retreat in Belize from January 12th–16th, specifically for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. You can find more information at allthingspractice.com and empoweredescapes.com. Travel the world with us, connect, build your businesses, expand, step out of your comfort zone, doubt yourself, do it anyway. We hope to see you in 2025.