Women & ADHD

Christal Wang: Affordable, culturally competent ADHD coaching

Oct 7, 2024

Christal Wang, co-founder and CEO of Shimmer and a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, discusses her journey with ADHD and the stigma surrounding mental health in her Asian upbringing. She highlights the unique strengths of ADHD entrepreneurs and the need for affordable, culturally competent coaching. Christal shares insights on empowering community support, the transformative potential of her Shimmer platform, and the integration of personalized coaching and therapy. Her mission embodies the belief that everyone can find their unapologetic, sparkling version of themselves.

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Quick takeaways

Christal Wang emphasizes the importance of culturally competent ADHD coaching to address unique challenges faced by marginalized communities.

Shimmer combines personalized coaching, productivity tools, and community support to provide a comprehensive platform for adults with ADHD.

The distinction between coaching and therapy is crucial for individuals to identify the right type of support for their needs.

Deep dives

The Role of Communication in Team Dynamics

Effective communication is crucial in the workplace, with studies indicating that a significant portion of the work week is spent on this activity. Utilizing tools like Grammarly can enhance this communication, enabling teams to present their ideas clearly and impactfully. Such tools facilitate brainstorming and streamline the drafting process, allowing teams to create polished content quickly. By improving how teams communicate, they can increase productivity and collaboration, which are essential for achieving organizational goals.

Intro

3min

Navigating ADHD: A Personal Journey

21min

Cultural Perspectives on Coaching and Therapy in the Asian American Community

3min

Navigating ADHD: Coaching, Therapy, and Entrepreneurship

10min

Transformative ADHD Coaching through Innovative App Features

4min

Creating Affordable and Compassionate ADHD Coaching

3min

Navigating ADHD: Community and Creativity

16min

Episode 191 with Christal Wang.

“Everyone shimmers differently. It’s all about figuring out what is the unabashed, unapologetic, sparkling version of you.”

Christal is the co-founder and CEO of Shimmer, the first-ever comprehensive behavioral tech platform for adults with ADHD. Chris started Shimmer after she was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and she is now on a mission to create a more neuro-inclusive world for all neurodivergent individuals.

Chris is a recognized Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur with a strong belief in using business as a force for good. As a queer neurodivergent AAPI woman, she is deeply invested in advocating for and supporting these communities.

Christal shares how her Asian upbringing and cultural stigma around mental health diagnoses initially delayed her ADHD diagnosis. She also talks about the challenges she faced in finding affordable, culturally competent ADHD care and coaching, which inspired her to create Shimmer.

We also talk about the unique strengths of ADHD entrepreneurs, including drive and a desire to challenge the status quo, and we chat all about the amazing resources and support that are offered at Shimmer, including personalized 1:1 video coaching, productivity tools, and learning modules.

30% off Shimmer: Use code WOMENADHD for 30% off the first month of adult coaching, teen coaching, or any product!

Website: www.shimmer.care

Instagram: @adhd.christal; @shimmer.care

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