ADHD Owned

Ever feel like you've lost your business “sparkle”? You’re not alone! In this episode, Jessi gets real about what it actually feels like to lose passion for your business—especially when you’re an ADHD entrepreneur. From hormonal curveballs and burnout to following cookie-cutter strategies that don’t fit your vibe, we’re breaking it all down. Jessi shares why ignoring your own needs is a fast track to burning out, how to bring the fun (and the dopamine) back into your business, and why you deserve to run things your way. Get ready for some major “aha!” moments, practical tips, and the reminder that you can have both success and sanity—without losing your sparkle! Perfect for: ADHD entrepreneurs, anyone struggling with burnout vibes, or peeps who need a permission slip to run their biz their own way.   Timestamps:03:06 Recognizing the Signs: Burnout, Procrastination & Executive Function Fluctuations04:44 Hormones, Capacity, and the Monthly "Burn It All Down" Moments06:52 Why ADHD Brains Excel in Business & How Misalignment Dulls Your Sparkle09:11 Industry Standards vs. Your True Alignment in Business12:45 Strategy Shifts: Adapting Offers to Your Capacity and Energy16:58 The Dread List: Root Causes Behind Your Avoidance and Burnout19:05 Honoring Capacity: Why We Can't Run Businesses Like Neurotypical CEOs22:33 Daily Self-Check-ins: Embracing Good (and Not-So-Good) Brain Days27:59 The Power of Self-Care: Breaking Away from Coping Mechanisms & Shame33:39 Bringing Back the Fun: Rediscovering Playfulness & Joy in Your Business38:07 Infusing Your Unique Essence into Your Business Model41:57 Sustainable Sparkle: Align, Care, and Play for Long-Term Success42:38 Action Steps & Final Words: Ignite Passion, Take Action, Connect!   Links:  Apply to work 1:1 with Jessi Join the ADHD Owned Academy (Group Program 12m access) Join the free FB Group- ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Group Connect with Jessi on Insta @adhdowned Visit the Website Check out the tools I recommend- affiliate links  

Ever feel like you’ve lost your sparkle when business gets tough and sales slow down? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about what happens when the hype fades and, more importantly, how to bring it back without burning yourself out. I’m spilling my favorite low-energy marketing hacks that actually work, plus how to stop relying on outside validation to feel successful (because, let’s be real, that’s exhausting). We’ll also talk about Sneak Peek Marketing—aka aka the easiest way to build hype before you even launch. And of course, we’ll reframe sales so it feels less like a struggle and more like the natural bridge between you and the people who need what you do. So If you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your confidence took a hit, buckle up friend. We’re about to turn that fear of rejection into pure, mission-driven magic. Let’s dive in!   Timestamps:01:03 Its Common To Lose the Sparkle04:24 Marketing Along The Creation Process08:47 Early Marketing Strategy Importance13:51 Confidence-How to Navigate External Validation16:53 “Strategic Timing in Sales”19:38 Effective Social Media Promotion Strategies23:50 Pre-Launch Marketing Strategy Tips25:45 Sales Is Your Lifeline27:19 Overcoming Fear to Serve Others30:37 Price Increase Doesn’t Stop Sales31:21 Rediscover Passion Through Serving   Links:  Apply to work 1:1 with Jessi Join the ADHD Owned Academy (Group Program 12m access) Join the free FB Group- ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Group Connect with Jessi on Insta @adhdowned Visit the Website Check out the tools I recommend- affiliate links

Welcome to the relaunching of the ADHD Owned podcast to support ADHD entrepreneurs as Jessi shares her journey, insights, and tools to help navigate the unique challenges of running a business with ADHD. Here's a sneak peek into what you'll hear in this episode: - Life Updates: What happened during the break and how it shaped the future of ADHD Owned. - Business Challenges: The struggle of losing all my hard work on social media and the resilience it took to bounce back. - Personal Growth: How therapy provided the missing pieces in my healing journey and impacted my business approach and healing church trauma. - What to Expect: Our future direction, upcoming interviews, and more lessons on molding your business to fit your unique ADHD brain. Timestamps: 00:00 "Losing Instagram Account Devastation" 06:20 Understanding ADHD's Impact on Business 07:05 ADHD-Inspired Business Strategies 10:37 ADHD Realization Through TikTok 13:46 ADHD Business Coaching Pioneer 16:56 Passionate Teenage Mentorship Journey 21:38 Unlearning Toxic Teachings in Ministry 24:16 Rebuilding a Lost Facebook Group 28:54 EMDR Therapy for Deep-Seated Fears 31:39 Healing Business Success Through EMDR 34:03 Parental Impact on Child's Nervous System 40:09 "EMDR Therapy Healed My Church Trauma" 41:43 Faith's Impact on Personal Growth 44:15 Empath Advocates Against Cancel Culture 47:57 Connect on Social Media for SupportLinks: Apply to work 1:1 with JessiJoin the ADHD Owned Academy (Group Program 12m access)Join the free FB Group- ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Group Connect with Jessi on Insta @adhdowned Visit the WebsiteCheck out the tools I recommend- affiliate links

Do you have a fear of being salesy? Find yourself avoiding your marketing and making "selling" type of content? Have said you wished you could just hire a salesperson to take it over? Cringe at the thought of rejection? You're not alone my friend! I recorded this episode for you to help you learn about some of your tendencies, and some top tips that have worked for me and my ADHD clients to move past our blocks.   Links: Apply to work 1:1 with Jessi  Join The ADHD Owned Community Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

We've all heard of Crocs. Some people make fun of them and some people swear by them. But did you know that they were at the brink of becoming extinct a few years back. Learn how they completely turned that around by doing just ONE thing and how you can apply this to your business to boost sales. We'll be covering: - Niching - Leading with your uniqueness - Finding the gaps in the market - Your responsibility VS your coaches If you want to join "The Squirrelpreneurs Academy" and start positioning your business to thrive on your uniqueness and your ADHD, DM me the word CROCS for more info and to grab a spot!   Links: Save your spot in The Squirrelpreneurs Academy Sign up for the "Creating an ADHD Proof Marketing Plan Masterclass" Join The Squirrelpreneurs Membership  Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

If you're an ADHD Entrepreneur, you may be struggling with marketing and doing it in a way that is easy for your ADHD brain. But marketing is the bridge that connects you to the ideal people you can serve and impact. So how do you do it in an ADHD-Friendly way? A way that honors who you are, doesn't make you be someone else, matches your personality and allows you to do it in a low energy day.. Well listen in to learn how.. :)   Links: Sign up for the "Creating an ADHD Proof Marketing Plan Masterclass" Join The Squirrelpreneurs Membership  Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website  

EPISODE 9 Aligning your business to your brain is almost an afterthought for a lot of entrepreneurs with ADHD. Even after they've discovered that they have ADHD, they tend to spend a lot of time trying to learn the way ADHD manifests in their lives. And it's really easy to see it once you know what you're looking for, but it can also be pretty toxic because your brain is focused on looking for that thing! In this episode, I am going to share 3 main things that you can do to start aligning your business to your brain so you can stop focusing on trying to see your ADHD which can be overwhelming. This episode is also a sneak peek to my latest offering–The 1 Day Workshop For ADHD Entrepreneurs Who Want The Strategies, Tools, & Blueprint To Learn How to Align Their Business To Their Brain & Play By Their Own Rules    Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (00:44) Self-awareness is the key (03:28) Trial and error: What works and what doesn't work for you (04:54) What it means to align your business to your brain (08:57) Be BOLD to do things differently (11:43) Align Your Business To Your Brain Workshop Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Membership  Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 9 As entrepreneurs with ADHD, sometimes we want to be invisible as if we were not a rock in someone's way. But we should try NOT to do that–we can allow ourselves to take up space. So many of us have hidden, and have tried to tone down what we really want to say, what we really want to do because toning it down meant that it was safe. We felt like that was going to protect us and maybe to a certain extent it did protect us. But the question today is, is it protecting you now? Or is it holding you back?  In this episode of the ADHD Owned Podcast, I talked about my own experiences as I navigate the shifts in my life as a first-generation Colombia American, a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur, and simply a human with a neurodivergent mind, and why I decided to share my story the way it is, to encourage ADHDers to take up space and to refuse to be invisible. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (00:48) The good side of social media: Finding solidarity and realizing that we are not alone in our journey (02:36) Motherhood: Rewiring change and breaking unhealthy cycles (07:56) The BIG and little “T” trauma (08:37) Unsubscribing to a toxic mindset and what it looks like to be a first-generation Colombian American (13:05) The ups and downs of being diagnosed with ADHD early on (14:59) Being invisible vs. taking up space (17:05) The knee jerk reaction to overstimulation and exhaustion: Finding someone to blame (23:04) Neurodivergent: Being sarcastic but also compassionate and empathetic at the same time (24:59) Unmasking: Sharing my story the way it is Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 8 If we were not to label ADHD as a disability, as a mental condition, as a disorder, then what would that mean? Would that just mean that ADHD is non-existent, and our brain doesn't have any differences compared to what a typical “brain” would have? In this episode of the ADHD Owned Podcast, I shared my opinion on whether ADHD is a disability or just a neurological difference. I also shared what my ADHD journey looked like and the mindset shifts I went through to make ADHD not the villain of my story.  Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (01:24) ADHD as a disability (04:20) How disabling ADHD looks like for me (07:48) The impact of ADHD on day to day life (09:20) My ADHD journey: The grief stage and the feeling of hopelessness (14:23) What you focus on expands (20:42) ADHD as a neurological difference (21:48) Labeling disability as a “limiting belief” (25:03) Making ADHD not the villain of my story Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 7 So many people like to talk about success stories but not so often do we talk about the “failures” that happen in everyday business. This episode of the ADHD Owned Podcast is a bit of storytelling where I shared a colossal mistake I made in my business and the hard lessons I learned from it. In your own ways, you've probably felt like you “dropped the ball” on certain things, and it's important for us to see them not as failures, and not proof that you should close up shop, but lessons that help you get through it. These lessons in business are even more important to talk about because these are the ones that we really learn from and that's what you're going to get from listening to this episode.  Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (02:35) The pressure of always one-upping ourselves as business owners and where it stems from (04:43) The story behind the creation of the Mastermind and why I ended up feeling not aligned with doing it (07:02) What it feels like to be putting an offer out there and then deciding not to push through (09:05) Deciphering my hesitancy with the Mastermind and talking myself into doing it  (10:50) The fun part: The Masterclass & The not so fun part: Not giving myself enough time to do the work I had to do (16:20) The Masterclass bloopers (19:06) The overwhelming emotion I felt after committing the rookie mistakes (21:39) Plot twist: The Squirrelpreneurs Academy–the business course that every ADHD entrepreneur would have wanted to go through (24:00) The need to get this offer out vs. The courage to let it go (30:06) The questions you need to ask yourself before launching an offer Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 6 When everyone is picking out their word of the year, almost every person with ADHD will want to pick “Consistency” because we're just not so good at it! I challenged that belief and I don't quite subscribe to that anymore because it's not very realistic for me. In the previous episode, I talked about how inconsistency shows up for me, how it personally affects me and shared some ways on how we can shift the narratives. In this episode, I shared a little bit about how I do this with my business, why being persistent is more important than being consistent and some tangible tips to implement it in your business. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (01:23) How inconsistency shows up in our business as ADHD entrepreneurs (02:32) Tangible tips on prioritizing the areas in your business where you could manifest consistency (05:02) Showing up for your business with flexibility (07:27) Persistency over consistency (08:59) How our ADHD brains protect us from the stress and heaviness we're feeling from our business and when to seek help (14:32) The Mastermind Program for badass ADHD female entrepreneurs Links: Apply to join The Thriving ADHD Business Mastermind (limited spots) Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 5 Whether you are into business or not, you might have come across the phrase “Consistency is key.” In this episode, I talked about this uncommon opinion that I have about consistency. I also shared how inconsistency shows up for me, how it personally affects me, and some ways on how we can shift the narratives because speaking from my own experiences, consistency does come hard for people with ADHD for many reasons.  Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (02:15) How I am able to pinpoint that when my ADHD gets bad, it's because my "gut health" has been affected (04:54) Blaming ADHD for my inconsistencies and shifting the narratives (13:06) Giving yourself grace by changing your expectations (14:27) Why consistency is not always the key (18:24) Prioritizing the things you want to be consistent on (22:35) What it looks like to be inconsistent on purpose Links: Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 3 Taking pride in something we're good at and something we're really interested in makes us want it to look the best. We may even have an image in our brain of what the best looks like. But sometimes, it's hard to live up to that image and we end up being a perfectionist. But perfectionism can really hold us back in our business and halt our progress and ability to put out awesome things into the world that can help people. For many years, I used to say that my “perfectionism was the death of me”, and without realizing it started killing my entrepreneurial spirit and almost even my business. In this episode, I share how perfectionism is something that ADHDers struggle with a lot, where it stems from, and 3 simple tips I discovered on how we can manage it. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  (02:06) What is perfectionism and how it looks like for people with ADHD (04:57) Living up to our high and unrealistic standards (08:30) The first step in managing perfectionism—set a standard that is doable and realistic (09:12) Getting things done right the first time (11:12) There is no right or wrong, just decision and indecision (12:55) How perfectionism can turn into procrastination (15:26) Fear of rejection (16:31) Perfectionism will stop you from taking actions (18:07) The impact of perfectionism on your business and the people you serve (21:46) Tips to help you move past perfectionism (27:34) How perfectionism affected me personally and a sneak peek into the mastermind I am launching that covers a whole section of perfectionism Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 3 I often get asked the question on how to go about being diagnosed for ADHD, the benefits of getting diagnosed, or if it’s even worth it getting diagnosed (if they don't want to try ADHD meds).  Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD.  In this episode, I’ll answer these questions, share some of my unofficial tips and resources on self-assessments and will also cover the following: (02:48) Why should one get an ADHD diagnosis (05:57) Self-diagnosis: Good or bad?? (11:52) How I learned about ADHD even before getting diagnosed (13:36) Self-assessment tool recommendation: Digital Printable Self-Reporting Booklet by ADHDOERS  (14:56) Self-assessment tool recommendation: ADHD Self-Assessment Workbook by The Mini ADHD Coach (15:53) What it looks like to do your research on health care providers (18:06) The things you need to look for in finding a good provider (red and green flags) (22:11) Who you should consult to get ADHD meds prescriptions (22:42) My personal recommendation on seeking help from a health care provider (24:46) My story on the first psychiatrist that I went to (31:11) A few reminders on taking ADHD meds (33:22) Why you should bring a list of ADHD symptoms that you believe you experience on your appointment Links: Purchase the Digital Printable Self-Reporting Booklet - " Am I an ADHDer? " and get 10% off upon checkout with code ADHDOWNED Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 2 There are lots of different cool things that our ADHD brains can do that actually help us run a purposeful and profitable business. In this episode, I shared some of the things that we can attribute to our ADHD brains and why it can make us really great at entrepreneurship. ADHD Entrepreneurs have very unique struggles but they also have very unique skills. Here's what was covered: (02:34) Is it a "superpower"?! (04:36) A creative mind (05:58) Thinking out of the box (06:49) Idea machine—coming up with spontaneous, on the spur ideas (08:30) Solution driven (09:32) Innovative—the challenge of coming up with a way to do something new (10:01) Taking calculated risks (12:15) Empathetic—wearing our hearts on our sleeves (14:16) Intuition—our 6th sense (15:52) Hyperfocus (17:02) Fast learner (17:57) Sponge for interesting information (19:15) Detail-oriented/Perfectionist (20:33) Ball of energy (21:11) Multitasking (22:02) Appreciating the small details (23:10) Curious beings (23:41) Charismatic and a sense of humor (24:33) Passionate Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group  Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

EPISODE 1 Understanding how my ADHD brain works was very crucial in figuring out how to make business work not just for me but for other ADHD entrepreneurs. In this episode, I shared my journey as a new mom navigating motherhood and at the same time, figuring out what I could offer as an aspiring entrepreneur. I also shared a pivotal point in my journey that led me to be an ADHD business marketing coach and how I started the ADHD female entrepreneurs community . I also touched on the following:  (01:28) How I found out that I might have ADHD (08:37) Why I pivoted my business from doing social media management/marketing to coaching (10:26) What ADHD looks like for a newbie coach (12:05) The journey of motherhood (15:19) How I started my online business (20:34) Figuring out how to make business work with my ADHD brain (23:09) What it looks like to be an ADHD business marketing coach (23:54) Building the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community  Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website

Welcome to ADHD Owned: An ADHD Entrepreneurs Podcast. If you have ADHD, there's a high chance you are an entrepreneur or have thought about starting your own business. Entrepreneurship is amazing for ADHD brains, until it's not. In this podcast, you'll feel less alone, learn tools to help you in your business, and hear inspiring stories about ADHD entrepreneurs who are thriving and making an impact.   Links: Purchase the Digital Printable Self-Reporting Booklet - " Am I an ADHDer? " and get 10% off upon checkout with code ADHDOWNED Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdowned Join the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook Group Visit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website