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Colorful Futures Podcast#13 embracing fear as a passenger on your journeyIt’s the season finale of The Colorful Futures Podcast! 🎉Thirteen episodes, countless laughs, a ton of learning, and so much growth—I can’t believe we’re already here. In this final episode of Season One, I’m looking back on what’s been a wild, fulfilling, and transformative year and a half with my business and this podcast.We’re reflecting on the highs, the challenges, and the messy in-betweens of personal and business growth. I’ll also get into how community, intention, and manifestation energy kept me grounded (even w...2024-12-1729 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#12 redefining wellness for marginalized bodies with Dr. Eli Parrish (part 2)Welcome back to the Colorful Futures Podcast! It’s time for Part Two of my conversation with Dr. Eli Parrish (he/they), a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Ally Wellness. If Part One got you thinking, you’re going to love what’s coming next.We’re talking about building awareness and managing ADHD symptoms, how to balance movement and rest when your job demands a lot, and why self-care doesn’t always mean doing the most. (Sometimes, it’s as simple as getting supportive insoles—which is seriously a...2024-12-1015 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#11 redefining wellness for marginalized bodies with Dr. Eli Parrish (pt. 1)Welcome back to the Colorful Futures Podcast! This week, we’re kicking off part one of my conversation with Dr. Eli Parrish (he/they), a Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Ally Wellness. From earning a degree in marine and environmental science to starting a business dedicated to bringing joyful movement to marginalized bodies, Dr. Parrish’s story is anything but conventional—and that’s exactly what makes it so inspiring.In this episode, we’re getting into how identity and intersectionality shape healthcare experiences, the gaps in care for marginaliz...2024-12-0319 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#10 self employment vs traditional careersDo you ever catch yourself stuck between “I want to work for myself” and “Wait, how would that even work?” 😅 Same. For us neuroqueer folks and other marginalized identities, balancing traditional job searches with the dream of self-employment can feel like a full-time job on its own.This week on The Colorful Futures Podcast, I’m sharing what it’s really like to move from the corporate world to carving out a career that fits you. We’re talking about understanding your strengths, navigating the challenges of the job market, and figuring out how to build a business that ali...2024-11-2620 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#9 building a biz the neurodivergent wayThis week on the Colorful Futures Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my journey into self-employment, and let me tell you—it’s been a wild ride. 🙃 Starting a business can feel like trying to organize a tornado of ideas, and I’m here to talk about how I’ve managed the chaos in true AuDHDer fashion.We’re getting into the art of brain dumping (aka getting all those thoughts out of your head), categorizing ideas, and building strategies that actually work for you as your business evolves. Plus, I’m sharing tips on creating a sup...2024-11-1922 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#8 finding authentic confidence with Erika Eileen (part 2)Welcome back to the Colorful Futures Podcast! This week, we’re back with part two of my chat with confidence coach Erika Eileen, and things are getting even spicier. We’re tackling the not-so-glamorous journey of self-discovery—you know, the one where you’re trying to figure out who you are while untangling all the fun (read: chaotic) influences like family dynamics, ADHD, and queerness. 🙃Erika and I talk about how fashion isn’t just about looking cute; it’s a powerful tool for self-expression and identity. Plus, we dig into why confidence...2024-11-1219 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#7 finding authentic confidence with Erika Eileen (part 1)Welcome back to the Colorful Futures Podcast! This week I’m joined by confidence coach Erika Eileen, and trust me—this conversation is everything. ✨ We’re digging deep into the wild, messy, and transformative journey of building true confidence, from feeling good in your body to owning your worth in the business world.Erika shares her path from body confidence coaching to mentoring entrepreneurs, and we get into the nitty-gritty of how confidence isn’t just about showing up—it’s about teaching, advocating for yourself, and releasing the need to fit into other people’s expectations. We talk about th...2024-11-0523 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#6 bts: first year as an AuDHD biz ownerWelcome back to the Colorful Futures Podcast! In this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into what it’s really like to be a neurodivergent biz owner in my first year of self-employment. Spoiler alert: it’s not all cozy mornings and coffee shop work vibes (though those do happen). We’re talking work-life balance, the struggle to set boundaries, and the reality of letting go of that corporate mindset one day at a time.I’ll share my highs, lows, and all the messy in-betweens—like how delegation became my bestie, why burnout is a thing✨, an...2024-10-0822 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#5 what losing my dad taught me about living authenticallyContent Warning: This episode contains discussions of grief and loss.In this week's episode of the Colorful Futures Podcast, I'm sharing a deeply personal experience – the unexpected loss of my dad and the emotional journey that followed.Life can change in an instant. One day, everything seems normal, and the next, you're faced with overwhelming, crippling grief. This was my reality. It’s still my reality. In this episode I'll be discussing the complexities of family relationships during times of loss, reflecting on my relationship with my dad, and exploring the profound impact this...2024-10-0117 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#4 getting fired was my wake-up call: how ADHD and burnout helped me discover the power of workplace accommodations In this week’s episode, I decided to be a bit vulnerable and talk about a tough chapter in my career – the times I got fired (yep, more than once 😅). I share how not knowing I had ADHD played a huge role in my burnout and struggles at work. I talk about finally breaking free from retail and landing my dream job, only to be gut punched with the question: “Is this really the right job for you?” (Spoiler alert: it wasn’t, and it left me questioning everything about myself and how I work.) Here's the thing – so...2024-09-2427 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#3 work smarter not harder: building a solid job search foundationWelcome to the third episode of Colorful Futures! In this episode, I'll be sharing my career coaching framework - an approach I've developed to help job seekers build a strong foundation for their search.We'll be exploring four key components: career discovery, resume crafting, LinkedIn optimization, and creating a job search toolkit. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in helping you navigate your career path more effectively.I'm particularly excited to discuss how these strategies can benefit my fellow AuDHDers and other individuals with marginalized identities. My goal is to provide you with...2024-09-1728 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#2 quality vs. quantityIn this episode of the Colorful Futures Podcast, we’re tackling the whole “quality vs. quantity” debate when it comes to job applications. You know how, at the start of your job search, you’re all thoughtful, excited, and picky about what roles you want? But then, as time goes on, you start lowering the bar and applying to anything just to get a response? Yeah, we’ve all been there. 🥴I’m here to remind you that it’s important to stay intentional and focused on what you need from a job, rather than just sending out as many appli...2024-09-1018 min
Colorful Futures Podcast#1 do it scaredIn the very first episode of the Colorful Futures Podcast, I'm taking you on the rollercoaster ride that is the ups and downs of launching this podcast. I talk about how me and my old pals—imposter syndrome and that relentless fear of failure— decide to put our differences aside and launch this podcast anyway. Because why not? Life's an adventure and it's too short to not do things that make you excited!I'll also be sharing how being neurodivergent, disabled, and queer has shaped my career journey. This isn’t just another podcast; it's the st...2024-09-0320 min