133 | Free to be ADHD

ADHD reWired

Eric Tivers, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP

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4.7 • 919 Ratings

🗓️ 13 September 2016

⏱️ 79 minutes

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133 | Free to be ADHD This Week’s Guest: Brandy Wynn is a self-identified marketing maven in-the-making. Diagnosed at the age of 30, now at 40, she’s enjoying her freedom from the box. In this conversation, you’ll learn what “freedom from the box” means. Brandy has been an entrepreneur from an early age. You will hear her describe her life and entrepreneur journey. As a student in her 40s, Brandy describes why she is pursuing her MBA, despite the popular opinion that entrepreneurs don’t need to achieve this level of education. She also shares her experience with advocating for herself in the world of education. When Brandy sits in the hot-seat, we look at her strategies in her education. In this discussion, I suggest that Brandy outsources will-power via . I also suggest she use . Brandy shares some insight into her personal views on ADHD, and in particular, her brand of ADHD. In describing her “freedom from the box”, she talks about being comfortable in your own skin. This leads to a discussion on “people first” language and how individuals might prefer to describe themselves and their diagnosis. Connect with Brandy Wynn Website - Twitter - Facebook – Instagram - You’ll Learn: [2:10] – “Freedom from the box” [3:04] – Brandy talks about her hesitancy to talk about her diagnosis. [4:48] – Brandy describes her brand of ADHD. [6:55] – Brandy is close to receiving her degree and she talks about her life as a student. [9:00] – Self-advocating in the world of education. [13:33] – “I don’t have a problem; I have a disability.” [14:44] – Brandy talks about speaking at CHADD. [15:50] – Brandy shares how she describes and identifies her ADHD diagnosis. This leads to a discussion about “people first” language. [19:13] – Brandy explains why she is would be uncomfortable with giving a Ted Talk. [23:15] – Brandy claims to be “the worst ever” with relationships. [27:11] – Now is the best time to be able to be comfortable in your own skin. [29:36] – Brandy shares her entrepreneurship story. [36:45] – Brandy explains why she wants her MBA. [39:00] – Brandy talks about the role of religion in her life and her journey. [41:50] – Brandy talks about two books, and . [43:03] – Brandy Wynn sits in the hot-seat. In this discussion, we look at her academic strategies and timeliness. Use my Audible.com affiliate link to get a free book (and a 30-day free trial)! Not sure where to start with Audible? Check out Brene Brown’s, The Gifts of Imperfection. ADHD reWired Coaching & Accountability Group Do you want to improve your productivity, develop better habits, and experience the true power of accountability from members of our own tribe? Learn more at ADHD reWired Tech eCourses and Mini Workshops Tell us what technology or tool you would like to learn about: Complete our 3 minute survey below and you can win free coaching, a $50 gift card to Amazon or your preferred app store or a productivity mystery box. Learn more about our courses and workshops at: Stay tuned to ADHD reWired for follow-up sessions with past guests who have allowed Eric to help them and keep up with their progress. Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you? Do you have a story? Are you a Coach? Are you an ADHD Clinician? If you answered yes to any of these questions and you'd like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call

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0:00.0	I'm very social, very outspoken, and for me, I've seen the differencing in not having the
0:05.5	assistance and then having it.
0:07.3	So for me, I'm very vocal.
0:08.8	I'm probably like the most chatty, Kathy person in my class, so I usually say, excuse me, hi, I'm Brandy Wynne. I need help. And they're like, oh my goodness, this is a special student because of my personality. My personality is very large. So I'm the whole class by myself.
0:24.0	80-H.D.
0:27.0	rewired episode 133. This is the show designed for those of us with really good
0:38.2	intentions but a slightly wandering attention. My name is Eric Tivers. I'm a licensed clinical social worker,
0:45.3	coach, and speaker. The website is ADHD rewired.com. We know that starting is the hardest part, so let's get started. But first let me tell you about this.
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1:13.0	Welcome back to another episode of 80-H. D. R.
1:18.0	Today's guest is Brandy Wine. Brandy is a self-identified marketing
1:29.0	maven in the making. She grew up in the Bay Area of the Golden State of California.
1:35.9	Brandy has always enjoyed starting and running businesses. She was only 15 years old
1:42.3	when she started her first business.
1:45.0	She was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 30, now 40, she's sharing her story,
1:52.0	coming out with ADHD and enjoying her new found freedom from the box.
1:59.7	Brandy, welcome. Thank you very much for having me, Eric.
2:03.1	I appreciate it.
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