Episode 153: Embracing ADHD Identities in Entrepreneurship [featuring Shauna Pollard]
Show Notes
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.
More about Shauna:
Dr. Shauna Pollard, also known as Dr. P, is a licensed psychologist seeing clients across 20 states. She specializes in helping busy professionals shift the patterns of behavior that are holding them back so they can accomplish their goals. In particular, Dr. P has extensive experience working with clients who are BIPOC and/or ADHDers. She most recently ran a group for BIPOC therapists with ADHD to support them in optimizing their workflows, managing time, and working through the shame and stigma associated with the unique challenges they face. She has also given several presentations on various topics including procrastination and cultural considerations for clinicians working with ADHD clients.
Dr. P earned her Ph.D. in Human Services Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and her B.A. in Psychology from Emory University. She went on to complete her postdoctoral fellowship at the Memphis VA Medical Center, where she received additional training in brief but effective interventions to improve physical health and overall well-being.
Check out Shauna's group for BIPOC Clinicians with ADHD—starts Sept. 20, runs for 6 weeks—to help clinicians explore the intersectionality between entrepreneurship, being a therapist, having executive function challenges, and being a member of a minority group: drshaunap.as.me/BIPOC-ADHD-Clinicians
Join her Notes and Networking event for 3 hrs on Sat. August 10 to help clinicians who are struggling with notes create solutions and get support in community: drshaunap.as.me/Notesandnetworking
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drshaunap
- Instagram: instagram.com/drshaunap
- Website: drspllc.com
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