The Overlooked Signs of ADHD in Women Entrepreneurs with Mariah Scrivens

What if the overwhelm you're feeling in your business isn't just burnout—but undiagnosed ADHD? In this episode, I sit down with business coach, mom of three, and author Mariah Scrivens to talk about her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how it reshaped the way she sees herself, her motherhood journey, and her business.

We dive into the very real signs of ADHD in high-achieving women—like hyperfixation, executive dysfunction, and rejection sensitivity—and how these show up inside entrepreneurship. Mariah shares her story of building and burning down businesses, balancing twins and coaching, and learning how to embrace her neurodivergent brain rather than fight against it.

If you've ever struggled with forgotten emails, following through, or felt like your brain just works differently, this conversation will be both validating and encouraging.

⏱️ Episode Timeline

• [2:12] – Mariah's journey from kindergarten teacher to six-figure business owner and then coach.
• [6:50] – Why she walked away from her first business after a family health scare.
• [7:54] – The surprising path to her ADHD diagnosis and what testing really looked like.
• [11:18] – Everyday signs of ADHD: hyperfixation, executive dysfunction, fidgeting, and the "hobby graveyard."
• [13:09] – How ADHD shows up in business, especially around consistency, offers, and even bookkeeping.
• [16:16] – Why ADHD and rejection sensitivity can make sales and follow-ups so difficult.
• [27:53] – Creating ethical urgency and supportive sales structures for neurodivergent clients.

💬 Top 5 Quotes from Mariah

1. "I'm trying not to make it my entire personality right now, but on the other hand, it kind of is my entire personality."

2. "For me, it just started clicking about my childhood—things I thought were normal weren't actually 'normal' at all."

3. "Sales are education. All you're doing is providing people the opportunity to make a decision."

4. "Rejection sensitivity means every 'no' feels like the end of the world, which makes following up feel impossible."

5. "Giving people parameters and clear deadlines is actually very caring—it removes ambiguity without being manipulative."
   
   

🔗 Links & Resources

• Connect with Mariah on Instagram: @mariahmakesithappen

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