ADDvocacy: The ADHD and Executive Function Podcast

Keith and a group Entrepreneurs discuss what they do and how they got there. ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Keith Gelhorn leads a discussion with others about ADHD Productivity Hacks.  There's something here for everyone. ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Did you know that "we" are 400x more likely to choose entrepreneurship as a career path than our neurotypical counterparts? We love the excitement of starting something new, the dopamine hits of being recognized or getting the next sale, the freedom of being our own bosses, etc. But what about the daily grind? Hours of admin? Poor executive functioning skills? Getting sales? Loss of routine? Emotional dysregulation? Etc? Let's talk about that! ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Keith Gelhorn of ADDvocacy leads a conversation with participants about the challenges of ADHD in the working world. Later in the discussion, the conversation dips into the topic of entrepreneurship. ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Keith sits down with special guest Nichole Osmond. Nicole is a serial entrepreneur, customer service coach and business Advisor for Rise Loans https://risehelps.ca/small-business-lending/ Rise offers low-interest business loans based on your stage of business development, the viability of the business concept, and the capacity to repay. Eligible entrepreneurs can access loans up to $10,000, with an average initial loan size of $4,000. They      offer a low-interest rate with an average loan term of 3 years. Repayment      starts 30 days post-loan disbursement. There      are absolutely no hidden fees at all. Rise is a character-based lender. They look at both the person and the business. Although they do consider credit history in making our lending decisions, they look at more than just a credit score. They consider the individual’s commitment to take the necessary steps to get their finances back on track. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleosmond-halifax/ Website · nicoleosmond.com (Company) https://risehelps.ca/ As a Customer Success Coach and 3X business owner, Nicole Osmond is helping companies succeed by cultivating a Customer Committed mindset. Nicole's 20+ year career has been dedicated to People Empowerment and Entrepreneurship has been a central theme. Having the pleasure of supporting 1000+ entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada, she sees the potential in people. Equipped with a Bachelor of Commerce, a Certificate in Leadership Excellence, along with an innate customer-committed and continuous improvement mindset, she is sharing her lived and learned experience to help companies succeed. ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Keith leads a discussion about getting what the ADHD student needs to move on in education. Tiffany MacDonald LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/tiffany-macdonald-a099474b ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Join Alana Tattrie and Keith for a fireside chat about their experiences being coaches, why they love it and future aspirations for ADDvocacy. Here's more about their story: https://youtu.be/bX8cMssCGdE  See something missing that you might want to learn more about? Email  info@ADDvocacy.org  or book a FREE discovery call at calendly.com/ADDvocacy ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Guests Marcus Jamieson - Executive Director David Wareing - Regional Coordinator of MentorAbility  Matt Jamieson - Nova Scotia Works School Liaison TEAM Work Cooperative  TEAM Work Cooperative is celebrating its 25th year of service, supporting persons to secure and maintain employment. Under the direction of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director our philosophy is client centered. This means that in all of the ways that we do our work, it is done with passion and commitment to keeping our clients’ best interests at the forefront at all times. Mission: To facilitate inclusive employment and workplace opportunities for people in Nova Scotia. Vision: All persons in Nova Scotia will have access to inclusive employment. All persons, regardless of their ability have an equal opportunity to lead meaningful, active, and proactive lives as a member of society. At TEAM Work we provide case management, career counselling and employment maintenance. Also, we specialize in job development, job mentoring, creative job carving and job search skills. TEAM Work Cooperative is a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre. https://teamworkcooperative.ca/ ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Angela Hartlin is the author of FOREVER MARKED: A Dermatillomania Diary and stars in the documentary Scars of Shame. She went into recovery in 2015 after appearing on The Doctors and receiving help from BFRB expert, Karen Pickett. Angela is also the founder of Skin Picking Support, and is currently seeking to publish her co-authored book with Karen, EMBRACING DERMATILLOMANIA: Through Pain & Recovery.  CONTACT  facebook: facebook.com/skinpickingsupport  Instagram: @angelahartlin & @skinpickingsupport  email: angie@skinpickingsupport.com  website: www.skinpickingsupport.com ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Laura Poirier is a ADHD Coach and Educator. She is also the creator of The ADHD Mama on Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, which gets over 2 million views a year. She has spent over 21 years as an instructor working with youth and adults. For the past four years, she has helped over 10,000 parents, teachers, therapists, and pediatricians understand more about ADHD and how to support ADHD children. She hasn't always felt like a successful, confident mother who knew how to support my ADHD children. For the first 5 years of motherhood, she felt like a complete failure despite having ADHD herself. She read every book, blog, and watched every video she could find. She couldn’t find the content she was looking for online, so she started to make it herself. Learning about ADHD and adjusting her own parenting is what made the world of a difference. Laura helps individuals, families, and schools with the challenges of ADHD. Her approach blends education, collaborative problem-solving, and accountability, with compassion, and humour. Focusing on strengths and growth.  Laura The ADHD Mama  www.theadhdmama.com  https://linktr.ee/TheADHDmama ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Marlee Boyle - Sleep & Respiratory Therapist and founder of Sleep-works Providing education and coaching on sleep health as well as as focus on preventative healthcare through better sleep. “Start with Sleep” - How a lack of sleep exacerbates ADHD symptoms Leah Corkum - Licensed Practical Nurse. Sleep Consultant at Sleep - Works. A look at what you can do if you can't get to sleep. Especially those who have ADHD.  sleep-works.com ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

ADDvocacy Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Group Coaching Program *Virtual Open House*  Special Guest: Hannah Hefler - Program Coordinator GO-3D program, Nova Scotia Works-TEAM Work Cooperative GO-3D program overview Start-Up Stream (52 Weeks) PILLAR 1 - SEED: (Weeks 1-12): Business Learning Development PILLAR 2 - SPROUT: (Weeks 13-23): Business Plan Learning & Business Plan Development PILLAR 3 - NURTURE: (Weeks 24-36): Business Plan Implementation PILLAR 4 - BLOSSOM: (Week 37-52): Stability and Growth for your Business The GO-3D Start Up Stream is a start up program for persons with disabilities with customized and flexible supports to help you start a business including 1-on-1 business coaching, workshops/webinars, and industry Subject Matter Experts to support you! Funding options are available to support basic living costs and small start-up costs for your new business (eligibility will be determined). PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY: ● Self-identify as living with a permanent disability or chronic/episodic condition ● Your disability has impacted your employment ● Unemployed or employed in non-sustainable living wage/hours ● Resident of Nova Scotia and eligible to work in Canada ● Not a student and not attending an educational institution; recent graduates eligible Continuous Stream The GO-3D Existing Business Stream supports existing businesses with customized 1-on-1 business coaching, workshops/webinars, and access to industry Subject Matter Experts! PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY: ● Self-identify as living with a permanent disability or chronic/episodic condition ● Business in progress and generating some income ● Resident of Nova Scotia and eligible to work in Canada ● Not a student and not attending an educational institution; recent graduates eligible To register and learn more about the GO-3D Self-Employment Program, please contact TEAM Work Cooperative or Career Connections. TEAM Work Cooperative (902) 422-8900 reception@teamworkbridge.org Career Connections www.careerconnections.ca (902) 752-6826 ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Keith coached her in 2014 as she was going through AA.  Hi, my name is Lee-Anne and Sober City is my “some day” project finally realized. I got sober March 2, 2014, and I still remember those early days very clearly. I remember the guilt, shame, fear, anxiety, and deep sadness that came along with getting sober and tackling recovery. I built myself a great support system, but I was still lacking in one important element- a sense of community. I felt that if I were to leave my house to socialize, I’d be tempted to drink because virtually everyone I knew drank and almost everywhere I would go had booze culture shoved in my face, making any kind of sober social life seem impossible. I want to help as many people as I can to know that things don’t have to be that way! There are sober people here in HRM and there are fun things you can do that doesn’t involve getting drunk. Life doesn’t pause or stop when you decide to quit drinking for a month, 6 months, or forever. Life actually gets better- you just have to change your perspective. Sober City is the one and only place for information, resources, and inspiration on where to go and what to do in Halifax for the newly sober, the sober-curious, and those who occasionally dabble in the alcohol-free life. There’s way more to this city than day drinking, breweries, and boozy brunches and it’s my mission to discover and share all the amazing alcohol-free adventures to help you enrich your very precious life.  Contact Us or find us on the socials: Find Sober City on Twitter! @SoberCityHFX  Follow Sober City on Instagram @SoberCityHFX  Like Sober City on Facebook! SoberCityHFX  Join the private Facebook group Sober City Chat sobercity.ca  ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Chase Valiant - Current Ph.D Student at Laurier and my longest-standing ADDvocacy client, volunteer, keynote speaker, coach, - Almost kicked out of Nova Scotia Community College in his first year of community college in 2014 to Ph.D student at Laurier University I also helped him get over $60k in scholarships including this one for 10K Bill Travis - 20+ years as an accessibility advisor and recently diagnosed/getting treatment for Adult ADHD. Join in the conversation with chase and me about how you have support students from an accessibility advisor position.  ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Dr Wayne MacLeod is aDisability Tax Credit Expert Family physician with an interest in helping Canadians with disabilities apply for the Disability Tax Credit to improve their financial security and well-being. Tax Preparation Disabilities youtube.com/channel/UCoIHSPnsEn4ERX_2rE6kkww Email macleodw@hotmail.com ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

They offer $300 Adult Adhd Assessments via Telehealth with a Nurse Practioner across Canada with a 6-8 week turn around for the report We are working collaboratively to build the Adult ADHD Academy - a Virtual interdisciplinary clininc that includes, but is not limited to, the ADHD diagnosis, counselling, coaching etc. Launching in the spring of 2023. coremedicalcentre.com  pacificcoastrecoverycare.com  parhar.com  ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com

Wendy has been doing decluttering, organizing, and cleaning for the last 25 years for former employers, friends, and family. Also, she possess a BA in Sociology & Psychology and a Diploma from the NSCC in Human Services Counselling, she worked with various shelter programs between the Annapolis Valley and within the HRM. Her background has given her the ability to work with clients who may suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, and hoarding, to assist them with decluttering and organizing their precious items to reduce their stress levels. As well as provide coping techniques to these clients to assist them in no longer being cluttered and to stay organized. Her services are available to HRM, the valley and across Canada virtually. https://lightenuporganizing.ca/ ADDvocacy.org  Producer/Host Keith Gelhorn  keith.gelhorn@ADDvocacy.org Post Production Podcast Atlantic www.podcastatlantic.com Editor Michael Boyd michaelboyd@podcastatlantic.com