Neurodivergent Entrepreneurship With Amber Hawley

“I help entrepreneurs with the emotional side of business.”—  Amber HawleyDid you know that around 40% of entrepreneurs have ADHD?Amber Hawley is a licenced psychotherapist who helps entrepreneurs deal with burnout, overwhelm, perfectionism, and other mindset issues that get in the way of business success.She’s also an entrepreneur with ADHD, which she considers both a blessing and a curse. ADHD has traditionally carried a stigma, but it has become increasingly normalized in recent years. While people with ADHD have been stereotyped as flighty or unreliable, some aspects of it can actually be great for business! “When we’re in hyperfocus mode, we can be detail-crazy people,” Amber explains. “We can get so much done when we’re in hyperfocus, but unfortunately it often requires our interest… we have to be kind of enthusiastic about it.”Neurodiverse entrepreneurs have a great deal to teach about overcoming challenges! Tune in for a fascinating conversation!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌✔   How Amber has thrived as an entrepreneur with ADHD, including how her condition presents and how she manages it✔  Amber’s top tips for weathering the adjustment phase back to post-pandemic “normal” without overwhelm✔  How to tell the difference between burnout and exhaustion — and why it mattersAbout Amber Hawley: Psychotherapist Amber Hawley helps high-achieving, easily distracted entrepreneurs with mindset and strategies to stop suffering for success. She hosts The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur podcast.Highlights:‌ ‌01:07  Meet Amber Hawley02:44  The emotional side of business04:10  Entrepreneurs, introspection & self care07:00  Going back to “normal”11:43  Tips for adjusting14:00  Burnout v. exhaustion16:29  Running a business with ADHD20:36  Getting diagnosed with ADHD24:30  Symptoms while medicated30:03  TakeawayLinks:‌ ‌Amber Hawleyhttps://amberhawley.comInstagram: @itsamberhawleyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/id1291555901https://www.facebook.com/mybizbestiehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhawleyThe Business Society: https://thebusinesssociety.co5-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/5-step-biz-finance-roadmapBiz Basics: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/biz-basics-long-form-sales-pageThe 20 Minute Money Method: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/the-20-minute-money-methodConfident Cash: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/mm-cfo-long-form-sales-pagePersonal Finance Money Method: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/moneymethodmembershipWant more tips and inspiration? Follow me on Twitter @melissahcpa and Pinterest @melissahoustoncpacga and visit my website: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com

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The She Means Profit Podcast is devoted to helping entrepreneurs master their finances and launch, grow, and scale their businesses. Simple, digestible, actionable advice from Melissa Houston, an accredited CPA with over 20 years of experience. Real business owners, real talk, real solutions.