Podcast
ADHD Owned
Hosted by Jessi Romero · EN
If you have ADHD there's a high chance you are an entrepreneur or have thought about starting your own business. Entrepreneurship is amazing for ADHD brains, until it's not. In this podcast for ADHD entrepreneurs, you'll feel less alone, learn tools to help you in your business, and hear inspiring stories about ADHD entrepreneurs who are thriving and making an impact.
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4 Steps to Regain the Sparkle & Passion For Your Business- Part 2
May 2300:43:52Tap to summarizeEver feel like you've lost your business “sparkle”? You’re not alone! In this episode, Jessi gets real about what it actually feels like to lose passion for your business—especially when you’re an ADHD entrepreneur. From hormonal curveballs and burnout to following cookie-cutter strategies that don’t fit your vibe, we’re breaking it all down. Jessi shares why ignoring your own needs is a fast track to burning out, how to bring the fun (and the dopamine) back into your business, and why you deserve to run things your way. Get ready for some major “aha!” moments, practical tips, and the reminder that you can have both success and sanity—without losing your sparkle! Perfect for: ADHD entrepreneurs, anyone struggling with burnout vibes, or peeps who need a permission slip to run their biz their own way. Timestamps:03:06 Recognizing the Signs: Burnout, Procrastination & Executive Function Fluctuations04:44 Hormones, Capacity, and the Monthly "Burn It All Down" Moments06:52 Why ADHD Brains Excel in Business & How Misalignment Dulls Your Sparkle09:11 Industry Standards vs. Your True Alignment in Business12:45 Strategy Shifts: Adapting Offers to Your Capacity and Energy16:58 The Dread List: Root Causes Behind Your Avoidance and Burnout19:05 Honoring Capacity: Why We Can't Run Businesses Like Neurotypical CEOs22:33 Daily Self-Check-ins: Embracing Good (and Not-So-Good) Brain Days27:59 The Power of Self-Care: Breaking Away from Coping Mechanisms & Shame33:39 Bringing Back the Fun: Rediscovering Playfulness & Joy in Your Business38:07 Infusing Your Unique Essence into Your Business Model41:57 Sustainable Sparkle: Align, Care, and Play for Long-Term Success42:38 Action Steps & Final Words: Ignite Passion, Take Action, Connect! Links: Apply to work 1:1 with Jessi Join the ADHD Owned Academy (Group Program 12m access) Join the free FB Group- ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Group Connect with Jessi on Insta @adhdowned Visit the Website Check out the tools I recommend- affiliate links
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Ever Lost The Sparkle For Your Business? Let’s Talk Why It Happens And What To Do. PART 1- The Sales Angle
Apr 7, 202500:35:28Tap to summarizeEver feel like you’ve lost your sparkle when business gets tough and sales slow down? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting real about what happens when the hype fades and, more importantly, how to bring it back without burning yourself out. I’m spilling my favorite low-energy marketing hacks that actually work, plus how to stop relying on outside validation to feel successful (because, let’s be real, that’s exhausting). We’ll also talk about Sneak Peek Marketing—aka aka the easiest way to build hype before you even launch. And of course, we’ll reframe sales so it feels less like a struggle and more like the natural bridge between you and the people who need what you do. So If you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like your confidence took a hit, buckle up friend. We’re about to turn that fear of rejection into pure, mission-driven magic. Let’s dive in! Timestamps:01:03 Its Common To Lose the Sparkle04:24 Marketing Along The Creation Process08:47 Early Marketing Strategy Importance13:51 Confidence-How to Navigate External Validation16:53 “Strategic Timing in Sales”19:38 Effective Social Media Promotion Strategies23:50 Pre-Launch Marketing Strategy Tips25:45 Sales Is Your Lifeline27:19 Overcoming Fear to Serve Others30:37 Price Increase Doesn’t Stop Sales31:21 Rediscover Passion Through Serving Links: Apply to work 1:1 with Jessi Join the ADHD Owned Academy (Group Program 12m access) Join the free FB Group- ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Group Connect with Jessi on Insta @adhdowned Visit the Website Check out the tools I recommend- affiliate links
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PODCAST RELAUNCH- Life Update + Navigating a Social Media Hacking and Starting from Scratch
Mar 17, 202500:48:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to the relaunching of the ADHD Owned podcast to support ADHD entrepreneurs as Jessi shares her journey, insights, and tools to help navigate the unique challenges of running a business with ADHD. Here's a sneak peek into what you'll hear in this episode: - Life Updates: What happened during the break and how it shaped the future of ADHD Owned. - Business Challenges: The struggle of losing all my hard work on social media and the resilience it took to bounce back. - Personal Growth: How therapy provided the missing pieces in my healing journey and impacted my business approach and healing church trauma. - What to Expect: Our future direction, upcoming interviews, and more lessons on molding your business to fit your unique ADHD brain. Timestamps: 00:00 "Losing Instagram Account Devastation" 06:20 Understanding ADHD's Impact on Business 07:05 ADHD-Inspired Business Strategies 10:37 ADHD Realization Through TikTok 13:46 ADHD Business Coaching Pioneer 16:56 Passionate Teenage Mentorship Journey 21:38 Unlearning Toxic Teachings in Ministry 24:16 Rebuilding a Lost Facebook Group 28:54 EMDR Therapy for Deep-Seated Fears 31:39 Healing Business Success Through EMDR 34:03 Parental Impact on Child's Nervous System 40:09 "EMDR Therapy Healed My Church Trauma" 41:43 Faith's Impact on Personal Growth 44:15 Empath Advocates Against Cancel Culture 47:57 Connect on Social Media for SupportLinks: Apply to work 1:1 with JessiJoin the ADHD Owned Academy (Group Program 12m access)Join the free FB Group- ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Group Connect with Jessi on Insta @adhdowned Visit the WebsiteCheck out the tools I recommend- affiliate links
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ADHD Entrepreneurs & Our Fear Of Being Salesy + Top Tips
Feb 10, 202300:29:46Tap to summarizeDo you have a fear of being salesy? Find yourself avoiding your marketing and making "selling" type of content? Have said you wished you could just hire a salesperson to take it over? Cringe at the thought of rejection? You're not alone my friend! I recorded this episode for you to help you learn about some of your tendencies, and some top tips that have worked for me and my ADHD clients to move past our blocks. Links: Apply to work 1:1 with Jessi Join The ADHD Owned CommunityConnect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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A Niche & Unique Positioning Lesson Inspired by the Rise of Crocs
Jul 6, 202200:30:49Tap to summarizeWe've all heard of Crocs. Some people make fun of them and some people swear by them. But did you know that they were at the brink of becoming extinct a few years back. Learn how they completely turned that around by doing just ONE thing and how you can apply this to your business to boost sales. We'll be covering: - Niching - Leading with your uniqueness - Finding the gaps in the market - Your responsibility VS your coaches If you want to join "The Squirrelpreneurs Academy" and start positioning your business to thrive on your uniqueness and your ADHD, DM me the word CROCS for more info and to grab a spot! Links: Save your spot in The Squirrelpreneurs AcademySign up for the "Creating an ADHD Proof Marketing Plan Masterclass"Join The Squirrelpreneurs Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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What Stops ADHD Entrepreneurs From Nailing Their Marketing (+ my top tips)
Jun 16, 202200:23:10Tap to summarizeIf you're an ADHD Entrepreneur, you may be struggling with marketing and doing it in a way that is easy for your ADHD brain. But marketing is the bridge that connects you to the ideal people you can serve and impact. So how do you do it in an ADHD-Friendly way? A way that honors who you are, doesn't make you be someone else, matches your personality and allows you to do it in a low energy day.. Well listen in to learn how.. :) Links: Sign up for the "Creating an ADHD Proof Marketing Plan Masterclass"Join The Squirrelpreneurs Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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3 Things to Align Your Business To Your Brain
Apr 12, 202200:22:18Tap to summarizeEPISODE 9 Aligning your business to your brain is almost an afterthought for a lot of entrepreneurs with ADHD. Even after they've discovered that they have ADHD, they tend to spend a lot of time trying to learn the way ADHD manifests in their lives. And it's really easy to see it once you know what you're looking for, but it can also be pretty toxic because your brain is focused on looking for that thing! In this episode, I am going to share 3 main things that you can do to start aligning your business to your brain so you can stop focusing on trying to see your ADHD which can be overwhelming. This episode is also a sneak peek to my latest offering–The 1 Day Workshop For ADHD Entrepreneurs Who Want The Strategies, Tools, & Blueprint To Learn How to Align Their Business To Their Brain & Play By Their Own Rules Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD. (00:44) Self-awareness is the key (03:28) Trial and error: What works and what doesn't work for you (04:54) What it means to align your business to your brain (08:57) Be BOLD to do things differently (11:43) Align Your Business To Your Brain Workshop Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Membership Connect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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Unmasking: Sharing My Story The Way It Is, Taking Up Space and Refusing To Be Invisible
Mar 24, 202200:28:07Tap to summarizeEPISODE 9 As entrepreneurs with ADHD, sometimes we want to be invisible as if we were not a rock in someone's way. But we should try NOT to do that–we can allow ourselves to take up space. So many of us have hidden, and have tried to tone down what we really want to say, what we really want to do because toning it down meant that it was safe. We felt like that was going to protect us and maybe to a certain extent it did protect us. But the question today is, is it protecting you now? Or is it holding you back? In this episode of the ADHD Owned Podcast, I talked about my own experiences as I navigate the shifts in my life as a first-generation Colombia American, a mother, a wife, an entrepreneur, and simply a human with a neurodivergent mind, and why I decided to share my story the way it is, to encourage ADHDers to take up space and to refuse to be invisible. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD. (00:48)The good side of social media: Finding solidarity and realizing that we are not alone in our journey (02:36) Motherhood: Rewiring change and breaking unhealthy cycles (07:56) The BIG and little “T” trauma (08:37) Unsubscribing to a toxic mindset and what it looks like to be a first-generation Colombian American (13:05) The ups and downs of being diagnosed with ADHD early on (14:59) Being invisible vs. taking up space (17:05) The knee jerk reaction to overstimulation and exhaustion: Finding someone to blame (23:04) Neurodivergent: Being sarcastic but also compassionate and empathetic at the same time (24:59) Unmasking: Sharing my story the way it is Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society MembershipConnect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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Is ADHD A Disability Or Just A Neurological Difference?
Feb 16, 202200:33:22Tap to summarizeEPISODE 8 If we were not to label ADHD as a disability, as a mental condition, as a disorder, then what would that mean? Would that just mean that ADHD is non-existent, and our brain doesn't have any differences compared to what a typical “brain” would have? In this episode of the ADHD Owned Podcast, I shared my opinion on whether ADHD is a disability or just a neurological difference. I also shared what my ADHD journey looked like and the mindset shifts I went through to make ADHD not the villain of my story. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD. (01:24) ADHD as a disability (04:20) How disabling ADHD looks like for me (07:48) The impact of ADHD on day to day life (09:20) My ADHD journey: The grief stage and the feeling of hopelessness (14:23) What you focus on expands (20:42) ADHD as a neurological difference (21:48) Labeling disability as a “limiting belief” (25:03) Making ADHD not the villain of my story Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society MembershipConnect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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My Horror Story & the Hard Lessons of Doing a Launch as a Squirrely ADHD Entrepreneur
Feb 2, 202200:35:26Tap to summarizeEPISODE 7 So many people like to talk about success stories but not so often do we talk about the “failures” that happen in everyday business. This episode of the ADHD Owned Podcast is a bit of storytelling where I shared a colossal mistake I made in my business and the hard lessons I learned from it. In your own ways, you've probably felt like you “dropped the ball” on certain things, and it's important for us to see them not as failures, and not proof that you should close up shop, but lessons that help you get through it. These lessons in business are even more important to talk about because these are the ones that we really learn from and that's what you're going to get from listening to this episode. Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. I am not licensed or certified, but I'm just sharing my personal experience as someone diagnosed with ADHD. (02:35) The pressure of always one-upping ourselves as business owners and where it stems from (04:43) The story behind the creation of the Mastermind and why I ended up feeling not aligned with doing it (07:02) What it feels like to be putting an offer out there and then deciding not to push through (09:05) Deciphering my hesitancy with the Mastermind and talking myself into doing it (10:50) The fun part: The Masterclass & The not so fun part: Not giving myself enough time to do the work I had to do (16:20) The Masterclass bloopers (19:06) The overwhelming emotion I felt after committing the rookie mistakes (21:39) Plot twist: The Squirrelpreneurs Academy–the business course that every ADHD entrepreneur would have wanted to go through (24:00) The need to get this offer out vs. The courage to let it go (30:06) The questions you need to ask yourself before launching an offer Links: Join The Squirrelpreneurs Society MembershipConnect with Jessi on Instagram @adhdownedJoin the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs Community Facebook GroupVisit the ADHD Female Entrepreneurs website
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