Welcome to The ADHD CEO. The podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs with ADHD done forcing themselves into neurotypical business models. If sales feel like panic-launching, you overthink instead of selling, or “just be consistent” doesn’t work for your brain... you're in the right place. Each week, I share ADHD-friendly sales tips, dopamine-driven marketing, and real talk on scaling a sustainable business without burnout. Follow now and make sales work for your brain.
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What if pivoting ISN'T failure but actually your most powerful business strategy?
If you're an ADHD entrepreneur who sets January goals only to completely pivot by March, this episode is for you.
Host Alyece Smith breaks down why traditional goal setting is designed for failure when you have an ADHD brain, and shares her 5-step strategy for building a pivot-friendly 2026.
In this episode, you'll d...
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Your year did not go in a straight line. You pivoted. You hyperfocused. Some goals got left on the floor. That does not mean you failed. In this episode, we walk through a simple ADHD-friendly year-end review so you can see what actually worked and build 2026 around your real brain, not a fake “perfect” version of you.
Inside this episode you will hear:
Why traditional year-end re...
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ADHD does not look the same in everyone.And if you’re an entrepreneur, it usually shows up long before you ever get a diagnosis.
In this episode, Alyece breaks down how ADHD shows up differently in men and women, why so many women go undiagnosed for years, and how masking, perfectionism, and time blindness shape the way ADHD entrepreneurs run their day.
You’ll ...
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In this episode, Alyece goes all-in on the ADHD entrepreneur's biggest trap... waiting for perfect.
You’ve got 90% of your product done, email sequence ready, offer outlined… and yet, it’s still sitting in your Google Drive.
That’s not strategy. That’s perfectionism in disguise. And it’s costing you sales, momentum, and confidence.
This episode breaks down:
Why perfectionism ...
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In this conversation, Alyece Smith emphasizes the importance of overcoming self-doubt and the necessity of applying to speak at events like TEDx. She encourages aspiring speakers to recognize that every successful speaker once faced similar insecurities and that persistence is crucial in sharing their message. The discussion highlights the empowerment that comes from taking action ...
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You finally get into flow. Your brain’s firing on all cylinders. You’re unstoppable.
So you push harder. You stay up until 2 AM, knocking out everything you can.....because who knows when this kind of focus will come back again?
Then the crash hits.
You wake up foggy, fried, and useless for three days.
This is The Focus Trap and it’s the #1 reason ADHD entrepreneurs burn out faster than an...
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You spent 3 hours building the perfect Notion workflow. Used it for 2 days. Now it's digital dust while you're back to chaos.
Sound familiar?
The problem isn't you. It's that neurotypical business systems assume you have consistent executive function, reliable working memory, and can follow multi-step processes. ADHD brains? That's not us.
In Thi...
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Ever spiral after a client leaves you on “read,” someone unfollows you, or a post flops? That gut-punch feeling isn’t just being “too sensitive.” It’s Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) ... a neurological response that hits ADHD entrepreneurs hard.
In this episode, Alyece breaks down how RSD shows up in business, why your brain reacts like it’s under attack, and how to build pract...
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Episode Overview
Time blindness isn't a character flaw...it's a neurological reality. Every time management system out there is designed for brains that can estimate how long things take, maintain focus on demand, and generate motivation consistently.
ADHD brains can't do any of that.
Stop forcing neurotypical productiv...
You know that marketing guru who told you to "just follow the proven 7-step funnel system"? Yeah, they probably don't have ADHD.
If you're an ADHD entrepreneur who's tried every marketing strategy but still struggles to attract ideal clients, this episode is for you. We're diving into why traditional marketing fails neurodivergent business owners and the 4 authentic strategies that actually work WITH your A...
Ever quote $2,000 then somehow send $800? Your ADHD brain has specific quirks that sabotage pricing success.
Discover the neurological reasons we undercharge and the surprisingly simple fixes that actually work.
What You'll Learn:
How many brilliant business ideas have you had in the shower this week? And how many actually made it to your social media? If you're nodding your head, this episode is for you!
Today we're tackling the marketing struggle that keeps every ADHD entrepreneur up at night - the battle between your brilliant, chaotic creativity and the marketing world's obsession with "consistency." Stop fighting your ADHD brain and...
Ever sit down to “finally get things done” and somehow end up spiraling down a YouTube rabbit hole, reorganizing your desktop, and eating snacks you didn’t even remember grabbing?
That’s not laziness.
That’s ADHD focus collapse.
In this no-fluff episode of The ADHD CEO Show, I break down the real reason your brain feels like it’s bouncing off the walls—and the exact focus fixes that can help you take control without needing a new plan...
ADHD isn’t chaos...it’s a high-speed brain stuck in a world that rewards slowness and structure.
In this episode of The ADHD CEO Show, Alyece gets raw about what ADHD overwhelm really looks like...your desk’s a disaster, your to-do list is a crime scene, and you’re stuck organizing the Tupperware drawer while your business burns.
If you’re tired of drowning in tasks, starting systems that die in 48 hours, and wondering why nothing s...
Tired of having 12 half-finished projects, a full inbox, and zero results to show for it?
If you're an ADHD entrepreneur, this episode is your wake-up call.
Alyece Smith gets real about ADHD procrastination — not the fluffy "just make a to-do list" stuff, but the actual science-backed, dopamine-first, micro-action tips that get things DONE.
Inside this episode of The ADHD CEO Show, Alyece breaks down:
✅ Why your ADHD brain delays the ...
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and ready to burn your business to the ground? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The ADHD CEO Show, I’m sharing the raw story of how ADHD burnout almost made me walk away—and the 4 simple ADHD-friendly workflow shifts that turned everything around.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
What ADHD burnout really looks like (and why it’s not laziness).
The ADHD Cycle of Almost and how to break free ...
Episode Show Notes: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-time-blindness-mastering-productivity
In this relatable episode, host Alyece Smith dives into a challenge familiar to every ADHD entrepreneur: time blindness. You know the feeling—you start your day with a plan, and suddenly it’s 4 p.m. and nothing’s done.
This isn’t just bad planning; it’s your ADHD brain’s unique struggle with tracking time. If you’re stuck in the cycle o...
Episode Show Notes: https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-imposter-syndrome-overcome
Ever feel like a total fraud...despite your achievements?
You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on why ADHD entrepreneurs often feel like imposters and how to finally break free from the cycle of doubt and disconnection.
Join Me for real talk, actionable strategies, and the permission slip you didn’t know you needed to sho...
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Think your story is too messy to post?
That’s exactly why you need to share it, ADHD Entrepreneur.
In this episode, Alyece reveals how vulnerability builds real authority (not just likes), why masking kills momentum, and how ADHD entrepreneurs can stop waiting for perfection—and start building trust through real presence.
Learn why ...
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What if the key to getting unstuck wasn’t more strategy—but a full nervous system, spiritual, and mindset recalibration?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. LaChelle Wieme—former CRNA, now business coach, author, and creator of the Flow State Money Method. Together, we go deep on the intersection of brain science, quantum physics, an...
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