"When you have things like ADHD and autism and you struggle, hey, try a skilled trade because man, it turns your disability into a superpower."
What if the traits that made you feel like a misfit were actually your biggest assets? In this powerful episode, ironworker and ADHD advocate Jamie McMillan shares how growing up with undiagnosed ADHD—and being one of the few women in the skilled trades—shaped her into a force for change. Jamie opens up about how neurodiversity gave her the edge in a career she never knew existed. Today, through her organization Kick Ass Careers, she’s inspiring thousands to reimagine what success looks like—especially for women and youth who don’t fit the mold. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, this conversation is for you.
To learn more about Jamie and her Kick Ass Careers organization visit www.kickasscareers.ca.
If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode 57 – Nevertheless She Persisted with Jenny Lisk or Episode 36 – Resilience in Full Color with Judith Bigham.
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