Episode Title: The ADHD Brain & Running a Photography Business
Guest: Elena S Blair, Elena S Blair Photography, Seattle, WA
We Discuss:
How ADHD traits like hyperfocus, empathy, and intuition can become superpowers in creative entrepreneurship
Why traditional work environments often stifle ADHD brains — and how self-employment offers freedom and flexibility
The art of building systems that fit your brain instead of fighting it
Using dopamine-driven motivation to fuel creativity and productivity
The emotional side of ADHD: reframing inconsistency and distraction as strengths
How Elena and Jill each structure their businesses to work with their natural energy cycles
TLDR:
Elena and Jill share an honest, encouraging conversation about why photographers and other creatives with ADHD often thrive in entrepreneurship. They unpack the unique strengths ADHD brings to the table — from deep empathy and creative intuition to lightning-fast problem-solving — and explore how to design systems and businesses that work with your brain, not against it. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or just recognizing ADHD tendencies in yourself, this episode offers validation, laughter, and practical tools for building a business that actually feels good to run.
Resources:
Learn more about Elena’s education for photographers: https://elenasblair.com/freebies
Follow Elena on Instagram: @elenasblair_photography
Get on the wait list for the next round of Elena's Mastermind here: https://elenasblair.com/mastermind-waitlist (I took both levels of her Mastermind - the mindset work alone is worth the investment!)
