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Explore "adhd career" with insightful episodes like "Special Time-Sensitive New Year Announcement!", "516 | ADHD reWired's Coaches Round Table", "514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSW", "511 | Friendships with ADHD - with Trina Haynes" and "503 | Career Direction with Shell Mendelson" from podcasts like ""ADHD reWired", "ADHD reWired", "ADHD reWired", "ADHD reWired" and "ADHD reWired"" and more!
Episodes (21)
516 | ADHD reWired's Coaches Round Table
514 | Introducing The ADHD Creatives Podcast - with Kristin Marts LCSW
511 | Friendships with ADHD - with Trina Haynes
503 | Career Direction with Shell Mendelson
502 | Communication and Entrepreneurship with Jessica Ovadia
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496 | Navigating ADHD as a Black Man with Vernon T. Foster II
494 | Creating Money Systems to Work by Default with Caroleen Verly
493 | EMDR, BSP, Creativity and ADHD with Rachel Moore
492 | Charting Your Own Path with Kody Lukens of Stimagz
490 | Is Curiosity the Key? with Renee C. Rosales
483 | Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace with Jessica Hicksted, PhD
A niche podcaster on myths, mushrooms, ADHD, and anxiety
Julia Schifini, who has ADHD, left her day job and embraced the opportunity to turn weekly chats with her best friend into a podcasting career. As creator of the popular Spirits mythology podcast, she’s found her niche in topics like Greek mythology, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Along the way, she also taught herself sound engineering. Listen to how Julia navigates ADHD within the demands of her podcasting work. Find out how her many and varied interests have helped her thrive. And hear her explain what a podcasting collective is.
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Harnessing ADHD hyperfocus for a career in visual effects
Sometimes, people with ADHD can thrive in jobs that require hyperfocus. That’s true of Jo Shaffer, a self-taught visual effects artist who says working on motion graphics is a perfect fit for how their mind works. Learn how Jo gets paid to come up with fun computer-generated graphics for companies and advertisers. Jo also shares thoughts on the connection between having ADHD and being nonbinary. The answer might surprise you.
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Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Horse saddles, leatherwork, and ADHD
Heath Howes has built hundreds of custom horse saddles for riders. Growing up, he had trouble with reading and writing, as well as ADHD. But he found his strengths in art and three-dimensional thinking. Listen to his thoughts on how to find a career working with your hands.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Engineering my career as a woman with ADHD
As a female engineer with ADHD and learning differences, Kellie Williams is breaking ground in a male-dominated field. Learn what she’s done to thrive in spite of harassment and ill-fitting equipment made for men. And find out the tools and accommodations she uses at work for her ADHD.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Why this clinician with ADHD decided to work with foster kids
This “absent-minded professor” always wanted to work with kids. So Robert Benjamin focused on strengths like emotional IQ to get a job managing therapy services for foster kids and their families. Hear how he handles job challenges that come with ADHD and executive function issues.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Finding a fashion job with nice co-workers who get your ADHD
Zo V says sometimes she just can’t pay attention. But when she has the chance to be creative, this nice girl from Brooklyn gets hyperfocused as a seamstress in the fashion industry. Find out how Zo found a job that fits her differences.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Real estate agent... the perfect job for her dyslexia and ADHD
Gracen Gantt sold her first house as a real estate agent in college. But it was almost by accident. Because of her learning differences and ADHD, she couldn’t meet college math and foreign language requirements, so she switched her major to retail management.
To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.
Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.