Welcome to another episode of ADHD-ish, where we explore the lived realities, hidden challenges, and unique gifts of being neurodivergent in business and life.

Today’s episode is an intimate conversation between friends, colleagues, and fellow neurodivergent entrepreneurs.

Returning guest, Dr. Naketa Ren Thigpen, is an expert at the intersection of relationships and entrepreneurship, who has made the decision to forgo a formal diagnosis, while fully accepting her ADHD traits.

Together, we explore how trauma, workarounds, and unapologetic authenticity shape both personal growth and professional impact.

3 Key Takeaways:

Workplace Dynamics Are Deeply Human: So many organizational challenges stem from unresolved personal issues that show up at work. As Naketa says, bringing relational intelligence into organizations is the next frontier for trust, performance, and true inclusion.
Diagnosis Isn’t Required for Legitimacy: You don’t need a formal diagnosis to embrace your neurodivergent identity. For some, building effective "workarounds" is enough to thrive—labels can be empowering for some and unnecessary for others, as powerfully shared.
Hyperfocus Is a Super Tool—With Boundaries: Our ability to “hear the words and the music”—to focus deeply and be truly present—is a neurodivergent gift. Guarding these focus states with strong boundaries is key to making the most of them, both in business and personal growth.

About today’s guest, Dr Naketa Ren Thigpen

Dr. Naketa Ren Thigpen is the Architect of Intimacy in Innovation, the world's foremost Balance (and) Relationship Advisor, and Co-Founder and CEO of ThigPro Balance (and) Relationship Management Institute.

Embodying her wild & rare nature, she moved beyond traditional therapy into something the industry hadn't seen.

Double Board Certified and doctorate-trained in Relationship Dynamics, Dr. Naketa licenses Applied Relational Intelligence Systems to mid-market organizations, certifying their own leaders to reduce turnover, stabilize trust, and accelerate decisions from the inside.

Her private advisory, BAR COTERIE, serves a select few bold enough to recalibrate success without regret. Named among 100 Women to Watch in 2026 and honored by the NAACP, she proves one thing: intimacy fuels innovation.

Connect with Dr Naketa:

Website: https://thigpro.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa
Naketa’s framework: Applied Relational Intelligence System (ARIS)
Substack: https://thigproquo.substack.com/

Your ADHD-ish™ host, Diann Wingert

Diann Wingert is a former therapist turned coach, speaker, and consultant who blends her expertise in entrepreneurship and neurodiversity to help others thrive.

Host of the top-rated ADHD-ish™ podcast and creator of The ADHD-ish™ Method, Diann works with ADHD-ish™ business owners who are ready to create stand-out, sought-after, profitable businesses based on their unique brilliance.

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