ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 330: Why Being Yourself Is the Smartest Strategy with Elizabeth Elfenbein

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Apr 30, 2025
Elizabeth Elfenbein, a creative powerhouse and founder of Under the Sisterhood, shares her transformative journey. She discusses how her late ADHD diagnosis shaped her understanding of creativity and fulfillment. Elizabeth emphasizes pursuing one's passions and leveraging the unique strengths of an ADHD brain for innovation. The conversation touches on parenting ADHD children, the need for supportive environments, and the importance of self-care practices like meditation. She inspires listeners to embrace their authentic selves and redefine success.
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ANECDOTE

Academic Struggles to Artistic Success

  • Elizabeth Elfenbein struggled academically in a family that prioritized academics but excelled in art and creativity. - Going to Pratt Institute was a turning point where she found her true calling and felt understood.
INSIGHT

ADHD Impulse Fuels Innovation

  • Elizabeth's ADHD brain thrives on identifying unmet needs and running toward them with creative solutions. - She uses impulsiveness as a superpower to fearlessly innovate and pivot when necessary.
ADVICE

Focus on Energy Management

  • Manage your energy, not just your time, to boost productivity sustainably. - Use self-care practices like meditation and breaks to maintain high-vibe energy for creative flow.
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