Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life and a productivity guru, shares her journey of creating a community-supported tool to improve focus during COVID-19. She discusses time-boxing, the importance of manageable task assessment, and flexible scheduling techniques to combat procrastination. Marie emphasizes the need for simplicity in task management, advocating for adaptive systems that align with one’s energy levels. The conversation also touches on thoughtful design in productivity tools, blending digital and analog methods to foster a serene work environment.

Founder Marie Ng shares her journey from advertising to software development, building a customer base, funding vs bootstrapping, hiring process, life as a founder with ADHD, and the importance of design and branding. The podcast discusses transitioning careers, effective marketing strategies, seeking funding for growth, hiring the right team, and creating a supportive team environment.

Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life and ADHD advocate, discusses time perception in ADHD, task management strategies like timed sprints, and the dark side of ADHD. Strategies include avoiding 'eating the frog' and finding passion in work. She shares insights on the ADHD community, career advancements, and app updates.

Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, is on a mission to revolutionize productivity for those with ADHD. She shares the inspiring story behind creating her app, reflecting on how a transformative journey to Peru led to its calming llama theme. The conversation dives into the unique productivity challenges faced by ADHDers, like time blindness, and highlights features of Llama Life that help users manage tasks with ease. Marie emphasizes the power of community and social connections for individuals navigating ADHD, making the journey feel less isolating.

Marie Ng and Jesse J. Anderson, both with ADHD, share their personal journeys of navigating career paths that align with their unique strengths. They discuss the challenges and humor in finding suitable jobs, including unconventional career aspirations and whimsical summer gigs. The conversation touches on the importance of flexible work environments and embracing individual work rhythms. They offer practical tips for ADHDer listeners to reframe productivity and adapt to career changes, celebrating creativity and satisfaction in their professional endeavors.