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How'd You Get THAT Job?!Workplace self-advocacy, experimentation, and taking chances: What we’ve learned this seriesIf there’s one thing we’ve learned throughout this show, it’s that people can thrive at work not in spite of their differences, but because of them. People with learning and thinking differences like ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia all have strengths. But sometimes it takes finding the right job — and the right tools — to allow them to shine. In this final episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, host Eleni Matheou looks back at themes we’ve seen from guests in the series. Tune in to learn how taking a chance, experimenting with strategies, and asking for...
2023-06-2817 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Lessons from a chief marketing officer with ADHD and dyslexiaIt’s the last interview for How’d You Get THAT Job?! For this special episode, our guest is Nathan Friedman, co-president and chief marketing officer at Understood.org. Nathan was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child. Early in his career, he didn’t openly discuss his learning and thinking differences. But now he recognizes the value of being vulnerable and embracing them. Today, Nathan is helping shape the world so people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Nathan went from a political science degree at Washington University in St. Louis to the worl...
2023-06-1419 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!The intersection of race and neurodiversity: One psychiatrist’s storyDr. Loucresie Rupert is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with ADHD. She wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until she was a medical intern. Now, being open with her patients about her own neurodivergence allows her to connect with them — and be the best doctor she can be. Loucresie didn’t have an easy time getting her diagnosis as a Black woman. When she first sought an evaluation, she was labeled as narcissistic and told she wasn’t smart enough to be in medical school, even though she was already attending one. After failing a two-day licensing test she...
2023-05-3115 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Dyslexia and creativity make this artist popKristjana Williams is a London-based Icelandic artist with dyslexia. She wasn’t diagnosed until she was 25 and attending Central Saint Martins, an art school with many students who learn and think differently. Now, she’s a renowned collage artist with her own studio. Growing up in Iceland with undiagnosed dyslexia was frustrating for Kristjana. She would try so hard to accomplish her work, but she just couldn’t quite get it without the support that she needed. Today, she knows that her brain works differently, and she leans into her strengths. It’s why her work is so creati...
2023-05-1713 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!ADHD masking: Breaking free and going viralAideé Chávez Frescas is a senior social media manager at Understood. She also has ADHD and creates her own social media content that has gone viral again and again. She shares about her life as a Mexican person living in the United States, and the intersection of being Latina and having ADHD. Her videos and posts help end stigma and show others they’re not alone. Understood is the first workplace where Aideé has been open about her ADHD. She felt comfortable disclosing because of Understood’s mission to help people who learn and think differently thrive...
2023-05-0318 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Advice from a career coach with ADHD and dyslexiaAlex Gilbert is a career coach and consultant with ADHD and dyslexia. She helps people with learning and thinking differences navigate their day-to-day work — and play to their strengths. After working in leadership development for years, she pursued her dream and started her own coaching business, Cape-Able Consulting. Because Alex was diagnosed at age 8, she had accommodations throughout school. During college, she realized that all of these supports would disappear when she graduated. So she started a mentorship program at her university to help those with learning and thinking differences prepare for “real” life. She’s been in love w...
2023-04-1916 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Building an ADHD starter kitDan Reis is a product designer at an e-commerce startup — and a listener of the podcast! Like many others, Dan saw his coping skills vanish during the COVID-19 lockdown. This led to him finally getting diagnosed with ADHD. Since then, Dan has made it his mission to explore different tools to build his own “ADHD toolkit.” Through trial and error, he modifies strategies to work for him. And he uses these tools to get his work done. Through self-compassion, routine changes, and experimentation, he’s understanding himself better. And, as is true for so many of us, he knows...
2023-04-0514 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Changing focus between two jobs fights off my ADHD boredomRachel Basoco has ADHD, and she works in two very different industries. She’s a full-time director of advancement and growth for digital communities at Fidelity. She also works part time for 11:11 Media, Paris Hilton’s company, building their Web3 community. She considers herself “the finance bro AND the finance bro’s girlfriend.” Having two very different jobs makes planning the workday easier for Rachel. She can be flexible with her schedule, pivoting from one project to another when her brain gets bored. And in both positions, she works on her passion: fostering community. Listen to this week...
2023-03-2215 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Tapping into the strengths of my dyslexic brainGil Gershoni is the founder and creative director of the branding firm Gershoni Creative. He says that everything he does, he does dyslexic. Gil sees dyslexia as a hyper-ability. His goal is to show the world that dyslexic thinkers can open new doors and innovate anything. Along with Gershoni Creative, Gil created Dyslexic Design Thinking, a method that helps clients see new perspectives and tell the story of their brand. Gil also hosts Dyslexic Design Thinking, a podcast that explores the link between dyslexia and creativity. Through these outlets, Gil spotlights dyslexic thinkers and ideas.
2023-03-0822 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Disability inclusion and how to ask for accommodations at workClaire Odom has always worked in the disability inclusion world, even before she knew she had ADHD. When she related a little bit too much to everyone’s answers in an ADHD focus group, she knew it was time to get evaluated. Now, Claire is a psychotherapist at a private practice that embraces neurodiversity. She’s also a disability inclusion consultant for Understood’s Workplace team, which focuses on building stronger, more equitable, and more inclusive work environments. Listen to this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?! for advice on how to navigate...
2023-02-2222 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!When carpentry skills and ADHD run in the familyMichael Upshall Senior and Junior both have ADHD. This father-and-son duo doubles as boss and employee in their carpentry business, Probuilt Design + Build. In both work and life, they understand how the other thinks. For Michael Sr., school never matched how his brain worked, and he left high school in the 10th grade. That’s when he took up an apprenticeship, eventually starting his own business. He’s now a master carpenter. And he was diagnosed with ADHD in 2012. Michael Jr. was diagnosed when he entered high school, so he got the support to help him fin...
2023-02-0822 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Workplace disclosure as an editor with dyslexiaDarcey Gohring was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. But she didn’t feel comfortable disclosing her dyslexia at work until she was a manager. She was scared that her co-workers in the editing and writing world would look at her work differently. Now, she teaches writing classes and is an editor at Zibby Magazine. When Darcey was diagnosed, her father didn’t believe that her dyslexia was real. He thought she just needed to “try harder.” This shame followed her into adulthood. And it made her worry about what her colleagues would think of her learning differenc...
2023-01-2519 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!How dysgraphia and written expression challenges inspired a film festivalIsaac Zablocki always had messy handwriting and trouble getting his thoughts down on paper. When he was growing up, teachers in both Israel and the United States assumed his challenges had to do with switching between languages. It wasn’t until college that he was diagnosed with dysgraphia, dyslexia, and ADHD. Because it was hard for Isaac to express himself through writing, he found himself drawn to film. Now, he’s the director of film programming at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Manhattan. He’s also the co-founder of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest U.S. film fe...
2023-01-1120 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!BONUS: Workplace tips and coping skills we’ve learnedTrying to figure out the right job can be challenging — and feel pretty lonely — especially when you have learning and thinking differences. But luckily, there are ways to smooth your career path, and people to get advice from. In this bonus episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, host Eleni Matheou shares what we’ve heard throughout the show so far, and things we’ve learned. Tune in to explore common threads, like trying new things and being open to failure. Listen now to learn how to stack your skills into the perfect combo for both you and you...
2022-12-1421 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Managing your emotions with ADHD: One lawyer’s storyDina Ragab is a lawyer with ADHD working on the California high-speed rail project. Dina has always known that she was “neurospicy,” but therapists couldn’t see past her anxiety to the ADHD underneath. It wasn’t until after law school that she was diagnosed, went on medication, and realized there were ways to manage her sometimes all-consuming emotions. Dina’s job path wasn’t always a smooth one. She went through a few positions and work environments until she found the honest, straightforward boss that she needed. In this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, h...
2022-11-3020 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!ADHD hyperfocus brings this journalist’s research to the next levelOmar Mouallem is a journalist and filmmaker with ADHD. Omar has worn many hats — journalist, documentary filmmaker, “fake dean” of his self-made school Pandemic University School of Writing, and real professor — all without a college degree. When he began writing Praying to the West, he struggled to focus on one topic for an entire book. That led Omar to his ADHD diagnosis. As a freelance writer for many years, Omar flourished as his busy mind moved from project to project. He’s won awards for his investigative journalism, where hyperfocusing down research rabbit holes is a strength. When the pan...
2022-11-0927 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!How balancing anxiety and ADHD understimulation led to my “just right” jobDelia Gallegos combined her love of fandoms with her business experience to create the perfect job for her ADHD. Delia is the chief financial officer of Black Nerds Create (BNC), a collective for marginalized creators to make fandom content. Delia first joined BNC as a side hobby to her business operations career. But during the pandemic, she took part in the great resignation and left a job she loved at the Smithsonian. Delia realized that everything she loved about that job was about being there. Without the stimuli of in-person work, she couldn’t get a thing don...
2022-10-2623 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!A wastewater engineer cuts the crap about ADHD at workScottie Donovan is a New York City wastewater engineer with ADHD. When she entered the field, being on the frontlines of a pandemic wasn’t what she expected. But since wastewater helps determine positive COVID-19 cases, she’s played a vital role in public health information. She’s also heard enough poop jokes to last a lifetime. Scottie chose to study civil engineering because of how interactive it is. She’s worked in water treatment plants, and eventually found herself at a desk job in a consulting role. This transition wasn’t the easiest for her ADHD. But with to...
2022-10-1217 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Coping with anxiety and dyslexia to become a “Top Chef” competitorLuke Kolpin is a chef with dyslexia. He’s cooked in high-pressure environments, from Top Chef to the critically acclaimed Noma in Copenhagen. Luke didn’t have the best relationship with school when he was first diagnosed with dyslexia. After high school, he started taking community college courses. But he still wondered what he really wanted to do. That’s when his best friend suggested culinary school. After all, Luke’s nickname was Lunchbox when he was a kid. Culinary school changed Luke’s world. He excelled in the hands-on work — but he also had to get past th...
2022-09-2821 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Inattentive ADHD: A freelance writer shares her journey to diagnosisHanna Brooks Olsen is a freelance writer with ADHD. Coming to her ADHD diagnosis was a long journey. Like so many, Hanna thought ADHD was purely hyperactivity, and she didn’t fit that description. But when she learned about the inattentive aspect of ADHD, she saw the connection to her life. She realized that her ADHD symptoms were intertwined with her bipolar disorder, anxiety, and eating disorder. As a freelance writer, Hanna does it all — from editing nonprofit newsletters to writing tweets. But she didn’t set out to become a jack-of-all-trades writer. Like many college graduates, she just...
2022-09-1433 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Undiagnosed dyslexia and low self-esteem: Becoming a fashion designerRohan Chhabra found out he had dyslexia during graduate school by tagging along with a friend to her evaluation. He went in knowing nothing about dyslexia — and came out with a diagnosis. After learning more about it, so many things about how his brain worked finally made sense. Dyslexia had been guiding his life and his career choices, and he hadn’t even realized it.Growing up in India, Rohan was a quiet kid who worried about keeping up with academic classes. He gravitated toward creative fields that relied on drawing instead of writing. After getting his mast...
2022-08-3124 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Dyslexia gave me problem-solving powers — and a career in politicsRobert Carroll, a New York State Assembly member, has dyslexia. He was born and raised in the district he represents, the 44th Assembly District in Brooklyn. Growing up with dyslexia helped make Robert an independent, out-of-the-box thinker. Sometimes it was hard for him to read or think the “right” way, so he learned to see things differently. After law school, Robert dived into the world of politics, a field that requires a lot of technical reading and writing. But he thrives in the work through a combination of good ideas and delegation. In this week’s episode of How’...
2022-08-1718 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!ADHD, time management, and PTSD: What made me a career coachPhoebe Gavin has ADHD — and a passion for helping others thrive in the workplace. She’s an executive director of talent and development at Vox.com, a veteran, and a private career coach. Phoebe was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, and she enlisted in the military after high school. Transitioning back into civilian life was difficult, but she had a mentor who made all the difference. Now Phoebe gives that same support to her colleagues and clients. In this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, hear about Phoebe’s journey from the military, to...
2022-08-0328 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Dyslexia and delivering the punchline: A comedian's storyLiz Miele is a comedian with dyslexia. She has an eye for spotting comedy in her daily life, and a thousand jokes up her sleeve. Being a comedian fits perfectly with her creative, storytelling brain. Her material comes straight from her experiences — like repeating the phrase “commitmentless sperm” until she can say it smoothly on stage. She puts having dyslexia and all that comes with it in the spotlight. Liz was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age. Growing up, she considered herself a “con artist” who learned to show teachers what they wanted to see. It wasn’t until...
2022-07-2028 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Career advice from an ADHD coach, and how he got thereBrendan Mahan has ADHD — and the drive to help others navigate their own ADHD landscapes. From a young age, Brendan knew he wanted to help people. When his college major options left little room to do that, he forged his own path. Now, he’s an ADHD coach and podcast host. From parenting to marriage to the workplace, Brendan’s got you covered. And he’s there to remind you that it’s OK to have ADHD. On this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, Brendan talks about how to stack different skills into the perfect...
2022-07-0630 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!From rebellion to biomedical research: Working in a lab with ADHD and dyslexiaHelp us make our podcasts better. Take our listener survey.Growing up with ADHD and dyslexia, Jacquelyn Spathies didn’t picture herself one day working on a doctorate in biomedical studies. Teachers told her she wasn’t trying hard enough and discouraged her from dreaming big. Kids bullied her about her school supports. Like lots of kids with dyslexia, she felt like an outsider, and she found acceptance in a rebellious crowd. Then Jacquelyn went to community college, where she found encouragement from the right teacher. She discovered her love for research and science. Now Jacqu...
2022-06-2224 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Freelance photography puts my ADHD in focusRyan Walter Wagner needs a schedule, yet daily variety, to work with his ADHD. Ryan has lived multiple lives, from touring in his punk band, to owning his own record store, to working in a portrait studio. Now, he thinks he’s finally found his home in freelance photography. Being his own boss fits his need for freedom and doing things in his own way. After being diagnosed in his 40s, so much of Ryan’s past started to make sense: His brain just works differently. He documents this, and stories from many others, in his ADHD portr...
2022-06-0826 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Being a ship captain floats my ADHD boatShip captain Dave Gugliotti has ADHD — and a love for the ocean. Full of energy, yet calm under pressure, Dave’s strengths help him flourish on open water. As the seasons change, so does his work. Every day is different, with varied activities and constant repairs to keep Dave’s bouncing mind happily engaged. Dave's never been one to sit still, and he works best with his hands. He tried to sit at a desk for an office job, but he left after a week and never looked back. In this week’s episode of How’d You Get THA...
2022-05-2522 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Say cheese! A wedding photographer finds the perfect shot for her ADHD and dyscalculiaWhen you have ADHD and dyscalculia, you need lots of tricks for keeping up while running a business. Taking advantage of her smartphone is just one of the tricks Lindsay Miguelez uses. Like so many of us, when Lindsay was growing up, she was told that she wouldn’t always have a calculator in her pocket to help with math. Thank goodness that was wrong! It took seven years of struggling in college for Lindsay to decide to focus on wedding photography. Today, she’s in demand for her whimsical, romantic style. Of course, she still faces doubt...
2022-05-1125 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!An actor and YouTuber with ADHD talks about social media burnoutWhen Eric Tabach, a YouTube host and producer for the channel Yes Theory, went to Ukraine, he didn’t just want to create a video. He wanted to make a difference in the war. Eric grew up with ADHD in a Ukrainian family in Russia. As a child, his endless energy and racing mind led him into theater and into making YouTube videos at home.Eventually, his family moved to the United States, where he acted in movies. He started college but then dropped out. Social media was calling. He became the mastermind behind huge viral videos fo...
2022-04-2734 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Smooth like butter, like ADHD undercoverAlex Bilowitz put in the elbow grease to create a thriving career as a record producer, songwriter, and composer — and he did it all with ADHD. He was part of the team that wrote the lyrics with BTS for the hit song “Butter.” In this episode, Alex talks about what led him to his career, and what it takes to break into the music world. Though he was diagnosed in the third grade, ADHD sat in the background for Alex until college. Being super organized and on time, Alex didn’t think of himself as someone with ADHD. But...
2022-04-1330 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Can coffee be a career? ADHD, dyslexia, and making four roles into one dream jobWhat if you loved coffee so much that you made it your career? That’s exactly what David Rubinstein is doing — and it’s working for his ADHD and dyslexia. In this episode, David shares how his unique combination of interests and learning differences led him on a career path with stops along the way as an electrician and as a champion cyclist. Today, as a coffee professional, he packs four jobs into one: barista, espresso machine technician, roaster, and teacher of all things coffee. All that action keeps David on his toes and engaged. David als...
2022-03-3022 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Why remote work suits my ADHD brainAlonna Nicole Williams calls herself an “Energizer Bunny” with ADHD. She says she’s been bouncing off the walls since she was a little girl, all the way into the modern workplace. Mini breaks, flexible scheduling, and work accommodations have helped her create a work life that matches her ADHD needs. But it hasn’t been easy.In this episode, Alonna opens up about crying at work and being anxious about rigid in-person offices. She explains why working remotely in cyber fraud insurance fits how her brain works. And she shares her thoughts on how to survive Zoom cal...
2022-03-1620 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!ADHD, invisible disabilities, and making the digital world accessibleAlbert Kim first got interested in digital accessibility because of his ADHD, dyslexia, and invisible disabilities. He wanted to make websites and apps usable for everyone, including himself. After all, he uses a screen reader and text-to-speech to read text online.However, when Albert started to explore a career in digital accessibility, some of his friends discouraged him. They said it wasn’t a good career path. Albert decided to try anyway. Within a few years, demand for his expertise exploded. People who had discouraged him before were now asking about jobs. In this episode, Albert shares ho...
2022-03-0223 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!A translator of Japanese manga reflects on ADHD and his love for comicsFrom the first moment Paul Starr saw the Japanese anime series Robotech (aka Macross), he was hooked. But did it have something to do with his ADHD? He’d never been motivated about anything before, but now he threw himself into learning Japanese so he could read comics.One thing led to another, and eventually Paul started to work as a translator for Japanese manga and novels. But it took an embarrassing event at work — falling asleep at his desk — to make him realize that to follow his career dream, he needed to come to terms with ADHD. ...
2022-02-1623 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Never finished college — a finance pro with ADHD on how she built a nontraditional careerWhitney Valentine-Wafer has ADHD and never finished college. Yet she’s served as chief financial officer for several organizations and built a career as a nonprofit finance professional. Her journey includes employers like Creative Commons and the San Francisco Ballet. Whitney shares how she was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult — and how she found her way despite being fired from several jobs in her 20s. She says the key to her path was reflecting on what worked and what didn’t work for her brain. Hear her career advice, including why she says temping can be a great way to...
2022-02-0220 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!“Math dyslexia” can’t stop this chef and business ownerBy the time Raquel Fleetwood was diagnosed with a learning disability at age 8, she had already discovered her passion: cooking. By 16, inspired by her Black Latino roots, she was selling cheese flans in NYC — and building confidence with each gig that followed. Now, Raquel is the owner and chef of a catering company that delivers 75,000 meals in an average year. Listen to hear how Raquel turned her love of food into a career. Learn her secret for managing challenges with math, spoken language, and organization as an adult. And get her advice on how to make your strengths shine whe...
2022-01-1919 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!A niche podcaster on myths, mushrooms, ADHD, and anxietyJulia Schifini, who has ADHD, left her day job and embraced the opportunity to turn weekly chats with her best friend into a podcasting career. As creator of the popular Spirits mythology podcast, she’s found her niche in topics like Greek mythology, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Along the way, she also taught herself sound engineering. Listen to how Julia navigates ADHD within the demands of her podcasting work. Find out how her many and varied interests have helped her thrive. And hear her explain what a podcasting collective is.To find a transcript for this episode an...
2022-01-0524 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!A TV wardrobe pro on “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” opens up about language-based learning challengesAfter getting a fashion degree from a college with a learning disabilities program, Stevie Ondra decided to follow her childhood dream: TV and film. She started as a production assistant on an indie film, and worked her way up in the costume and wardrobe department. Today, she works on hit television shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Gossip Girl, The Report, and Raising Kanan. At work, she's open about her learning differences and what she needs to thrive in her job. Listen in for the inside scoop from Stevie on how to break into the film and television industry.
2021-12-1522 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Dyslexia is why this production manager is so goodAs a child with dyslexia, Frank Imperiale always had to think 10 steps ahead to account for his reading challenges and anxiety. Today, thinking ahead is a skill that’s served him well in his career as a production manager for live events. His impressive list of credits includes the NYC Marathon, comedy shows, concerts, and more. Get Frank’s advice on how to turn your learning and thinking differences into strengths. And hear what Whoopi Goldberg, who also has dyslexia, once shared with Frank backstage.To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the epis...
2021-12-0823 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Why I chose to be a school counselor (and the role of NVLD)Not many people are aware of nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD). Fewer still know the challenges of finding a job when you have NVLD. Michaela Hearst, who has NVLD, shares her career journey — and how she decided to be a school counselor so she could be there for students with learning differences. She also talks about how a social work degree can lead you to different career paths. Hear her story. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatj...
2021-12-0120 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Harnessing ADHD hyperfocus for a career in visual effectsSometimes, people with ADHD can thrive in jobs that require hyperfocus. That’s true of Jo Shaffer, a self-taught visual effects artist who says working on motion graphics is a perfect fit for how their mind works. Learn how Jo gets paid to come up with fun computer-generated graphics for companies and advertisers. Jo also shares thoughts on the connection between having ADHD and being nonbinary. The answer might surprise you. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at t...
2021-11-1722 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Horse saddles, leatherwork, and ADHDHeath Howes has built hundreds of custom horse saddles for riders. Growing up, he had trouble with reading and writing, as well as ADHD. But he found his strengths in art and three-dimensional thinking. Listen to his thoughts on how to find a career working with your hands. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesWatch Heath working on a horse saddle on his YouTube channel.Check out a vid...
2021-11-1020 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Engineering my career as a woman with ADHDAs a female engineer with ADHD and learning differences, Kellie Williams is breaking ground in a male-dominated field. Learn what she’s done to thrive in spite of harassment and ill-fitting equipment made for men. And find out the tools and accommodations she uses at work for her ADHD. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesDownload a graphic of leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math...
2021-11-0324 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Why this clinician with ADHD decided to work with foster kidsThis “absent-minded professor” always wanted to work with kids. So Robert Benjamin focused on strengths like emotional IQ to get a job managing therapy services for foster kids and their families. Hear how he handles job challenges that come with ADHD and executive function issues. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesWatch the video story of Lena McKnight, who went from high school dropout to college student and youth a...
2021-10-2724 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Finding a fashion job with nice co-workers who get your ADHDZo V says sometimes she just can’t pay attention. But when she has the chance to be creative, this nice girl from Brooklyn gets hyperfocused as a seamstress in the fashion industry. Find out how Zo found a job that fits her differences. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesLearn about the connection between dyslexia and creativity.Check out the story of how art helped a young man w...
2021-10-2018 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!A dating coach on ADHD and super-connectingSteve Dean once put a sign up in a NYC park offering “free dating advice.” Learn how this ADHD super connector became a dating coach who helps people find love. And get his surprising advice on how to find your own unique career path. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesExplore 40+ career examples of people who learn and think differently. Read about ADHD and falling in love.Check out care...
2021-10-1327 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Real estate agent... the perfect job for her dyslexia and ADHDGracen Gantt sold her first house as a real estate agent in college. But it was almost by accident. Because of her learning differences and ADHD, she couldn’t meet college math and foreign language requirements, so she switched her major to retail management. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesLearn about business people with learning and thinking differences, like real estate mogul Barbara CorcoranWatch a video of Max A...
2021-10-0627 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!How dyslexia and ADHD helped a first-time novelistHis young adult novel, The Taking of Jake Livingston, is a best-seller on Amazon. Find out how dyslexia and ADHD shaped Ryan Douglass’ unique approach to writing. He also shares how being Black and LGBTQ impacts his learning differences. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood. We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesVisit Ryan’s website to see his other workLearn about more authors with dyslexia, like Henry Winkler and Octavia Spencer
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2021-09-2922 minHow'd You Get THAT Job?!Teacher or comedian? An ADHD career story“Did Ben Franklin die of syphilis from a lady of the night?” As a kid with ADHD, Chris Ivan hated school, but he found his calling as a history teacher by bringing comedy into the classroom. Hear why Chris thinks teaching is an awesome career for people who learn and think differently. To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org. Related resourcesRead why a special education teacher loves her dyslexic brain
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