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ADHD reWired551 | Queer and Neurodivergent Pride - Panel Discussion 2025🎧 Episode Overview Join host Eric Tivers and three incredible panelists—Nathan James, Meg Zirger, and Christal Wang—for the second-annual Neurodivergent Queer Pride panel, organized by Shimmer. In this landmark conversation, we explore: Masking vs. Unmasking: Why hiding feels safe and how reclaiming your authentic self fuels resilience. Intersectional Identities: How ADHD, autism, and LGBTQ+ pride intersect—and why that intersection is a source of strength. Political Climate & Pride: Strategies for holding onto joy and courage when the world feels heavy. Power of Community: From isolation to solidarity—why peer support is essential for lasting change. Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, an all...2025-06-1459 min
Dating Intentionally169. Dating With ADHD And Tips For Neurodivergent Daters w/ Christal WangIn this episode, we’re talking about what it’s like to date with ADHD and how ADHD can show up in dating and relationships in ways you might not expect. Whether you have ADHD or you’re dating someone who does (or might), this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. I’m joined by Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer Care and one of my favorite ADHD educators on Instagram (@adhd.christal). We get into how ADHD impacts communication, connection, and emotional regulation in dating, plus practical tips for both people with ADHD and their part...2025-04-2952 min
Outcomes RocketStrengths-Based Neurodivergent Support: A Conversation with Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of ShimmerThis podcast is brought to you by Outcomes Rocket, your exclusive healthcare marketing agency. Learn how to accelerate your growth by going to outcomesrocket.comNeurodivergent care is being revolutionized through technology and innovation.In this episode, Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, at the Behavioral Health Tech Conference in Arizona, discusses Shimmer's strengths-based coaching platform for individuals with ADHD. She emphasizes shifting the perception of neurodivergence from a deficit-focused to a strengths-focused approach. Christal explains how AI can assist neurodivergent individuals by handling tasks that challenge executive function, allowing them t...2025-02-1811 min
ADHD Wise Squirrels for late-diagnosed adults with ADHD.Entrepreneurship, Technology, and ADHD Coaching with Christal Wang.Please take a minute to complete our https://wisesquirrels.com/survey. Thank you.👉 Today. Christal Wang, the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, who launched the #1 ADHD coaching platform for teens and adults after her own diagnosis. Shimmer has since facilitated over 40,000 coaching sessions. Use code WISESQUIRRELS to save 30% on your first month.📌 Episode show notes, including links, an ADHD test, an executive function skills assessment, articles, resources, and more, are available at wisesquirrels.com. ❤️ Love the show? We love you, too. Visit wisesquirrels.com/love. 2025-02-121h 01
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa HaskinsWhat’s Missing in ADHD Support Today – And How Can We Change It?Send us a textADHD support has long focused on childhood interventions, therapy, and medication. But for many teens and adults, these traditional approaches don’t always provide the real-world strategies needed to navigate workplaces, schools, and daily life. So what’s missing?In this episode of Think Differently, Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer ADHD Coaching, joins Dr. Theresa Haskins to explore the gaps in ADHD support today. We discuss how ADHD coaching differs from therapy, why practical strategies are essential for success, and how systemic barriers leave many neur...2025-01-2337 min
Expanding AccessStrengths-Based Neurodivergent Support: A Conversation with Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of ShimmerNeurodivergent care is being revolutionized through technology and innovation.In this episode, Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, at the Behavioral Health Tech Conference in Arizona, discusses Shimmer's strengths-based coaching platform for individuals with ADHD. She emphasizes shifting the perception of neurodivergence from a deficit-focused to a strengths-focused approach. Christal explains how AI can assist neurodivergent individuals by handling tasks that challenge executive function, allowing them to leverage their unique strengths. Shimmer's mission includes raising awareness, decreasing stigma, and offering educational resources to support the neurodivergent community.Tune in to learn how neurodivergent care...2024-12-1211 min
The Distractables - your ADHD friendsBeing late diagnosed with ADHD - with special guest Christal Wang (Ep. 8)Were you diagnosed with ADHD as an adult? In this episode of The Distractables, co-hosts Marie and Jesse are joined by Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer. The trio discusses their experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD as adults, the challenges they faced growing up undiagnosed, and the emotional journey of acceptance and adaptation. They explore the triggers that led them to seek a diagnosis, the impact of cultural upbringing, and the balance between structure and freedom. The episode wraps up with a reflection on the positive aspects of ADHD and re...2024-11-1231 min
The Hard Part with Evan McCannChristal Wang from ShimmerChristal Wang is the Co-Founder and CEO of Shimmer.
Shimmer ADHD Coaching is the #1 coaching service for adults with ADHD, made for and by people with ADHD. You meet with an expert ADHD coach each week to set goals, learn skills, upgrade your routines, and stay accountable to real, sustainable change.
Takeaways
Chris's consulting background and foundational skills.
Shimmer originated from her MBA and MPH at Berkeley and her dropping out!
Going through YC.
Pivoting in YC and learnings.
Her ADHD diagnosis led to a new focus for...2024-10-1140 min
Women & ADHDChristal Wang: Affordable, culturally competent ADHD coachingEpisode 191 with Christal Wang.“Everyone shimmers differently. It’s all about figuring out what is the unabashed, unapologetic, sparkling version of you.”Christal is the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, the first-ever comprehensive behavioral tech platform for adults with ADHD. Chris started Shimmer after she was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and she is now on a mission to create a more neuro-inclusive world for all neurodivergent individuals.Chris is a recognized Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur with a strong belief in using business as a force for good. As a queer neurodivergent AAPI woman...2024-10-0758 min
Funded | How They Raised MillionsHow Christal Wang Closed a $2.2M Seed Round for Shimmer (Christal Wang / Shimmer - Ep 48)In today’s episode, I chat with Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, the top ADHD coaching platform for adults. Christal shares her journey from YC to closing a successful pre-seed round, and how she navigated the challenges of raising a $2.2M seed round after a major pivot2024-08-2753 min
Focus and Chill - productivity tactics for AuDHDers and other neurodivergent folksEpisode 56: Christal WangWelcome to episode #56. We’re thrilled to be joined by Christal Wang today. Christal (Forbes 30 under 30) is a startup founder, expert ADHD advocate & speaker, angel investor, and forever tinkerer. She is the Co-Founder & CEO of Shimmer (YC S21, Google for Startups, StartX): the first-ever comprehensive behavioral tech platform for adults with ADHD. She is an avid snowboarder, amateur surfer, world traveler, and coach-in-training for founders with ADHD. She is a part of and cares the most about: LGBTQ+, AAPI, women/non-binary, and neurodiverse.Welcome to the show Chris!QuestionsCan you te...2024-05-1743 min
Funded, Now What?!Empowering ADHD: Christal Wang’s Journey with Shimmer and Raising $2.2MJoin us as we explore the journey of Christal Wang, founder of Shimmer and Y Combinator alum, who recently raised $2.2 million for her ADHD coaching platform. Christal shares how her ADHD diagnosis inspired Shimmer's creation and offers tips on raising seed funding. Host Andrew Lee Miller, a fellow ADHD advocate, adds his marketing expertise to this captivating discussion, providing priceless insights for founders driving startup growth.
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Listen to more episodes of The Funded, Now...2024-05-1443 min
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess CordingEpisode 210: Navigating ADHD with An AI-Assisted Life Coach w/ Shimmer founder Chris Wang đź“ŚCheck the Shimmer website HERE (https://www.shimmer.care/)Â Â In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, host and registered dietitian Jess Cording interviews Chris Wang, the founder of Shimmer, an AI-assisted ADHD life coaching platform. They delve into Christal's personal journey with ADHD, diagnosed at 29, and how it led to the creation of Shimmer aimed at helping others cope and thrive. Key topics include navigating ADHD symptoms, understanding its impact on daily functioning and relationships, and exploring self-care essentials for those affected by ADHD. ...2024-05-1428 min
Why Relationships Matter In The Innovation EconomyLGBTQ Founders Are DopeFor Pride Month, we hosted a special edition of our podcast featuring Anna DeShawn, Oscar Pedroso, Christal Wang, Riana Lynn, and Kevin Hu and moderated by Kacie Willis, MFA (Goodie Nation Tech Storytelling Fellow) showing how LGBTQ founders are dope and why relationships matter for them in the innovation economy.2023-06-1652 min
The CASTChristal Wang on Navigating Neurodiversity as a Business Leader (CEO of Shimmer, MBA Berkeley, Accepted into the YCombinator Accelarator)Christal Wang is the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, a mental Wellness Group support platform that bridges science backed methods like CBT and DBT. With the power of peer support and accountability ADHD can be your advantage. Everyone is born to Shimmer. Shimmer was accepted into the Y Combinator one of the best and world-class startup accelerators. Crystal will share today about the importance of developing key skills and attributes that will help you be prepared and thrive in the future of work. Â
Christal was pursuing her dual degree in MBA & MPH from University of California Berkeley H...2022-12-0621 min
InterSTEM TalksInterSTEM Talks Episode 4: The Future of Standardized Testing00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Should I still take the SAT/ACT even if it’s optional?09:09 - 2020 AP Exam Recap17:13 - Choosing Future Exams24:20 - Intermission25:00 - Motivation for Standardized Testing33:07 - Looking forward to a test-optional future39:35 - Prop 16: Thoughts on college admissions49:14 - ConclusionDescription:With the recent removal of SAT Subject Tests, the essay portion on the SAT, and modification to AP Exams as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are scratching their he...2021-02-0351 min