Ellyce Fulmore

Ellyce Fulmore, author of Keeping Finance Personal, joins the hosts to discuss being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world. They cover topics like getting diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions, the impact of intersecting identities on financial experiences, and strategies to manage impulse spending. The chapter descriptions explore personal journeys of identity, the connection between personal habits and financial management, and the manifestation of money trauma in marginalized communities.

Ellyce Fulmore, a 29-year-old queer and neurodivergent financial educator and best-selling author, shares her unique approach to personal finance. She discusses the profound impact of identity on financial behavior, shaped by her late ADHD diagnosis. Ellyce emphasizes how upbringing and trauma influence money habits and provides strategies for mindful spending aligned with personal values. Her insights into budgeting, automation, and the emotional aspects of finance aim to help others find joy and stability in their financial journeys.

Guest Ellyce Fulmore shares her journey with ADHD and impulsive spending, leading to a pandemic-driven ADHD evaluation. Topics include struggles with daily tasks, money control vs. impulsivity, and the transformative impact of an ADHD diagnosis on self-care and finances.