Caroline Maguire, an ADHD coach and author of "Why Will No One Play With Me?", joins to explore the nuances of making connections. Learn how to navigate adult friendships and the emotional challenges that come with them. They discuss breaking negative self-talk patterns and the impact of toxic relationships. Caroline emphasizes the need for personal boundaries and offers strategies for building supportive communities. With a focus on acceptance, she inspires listeners to embrace their vibrant selves and nurture meaningful connections.

In this episode, we sit down with Jen Bee of BADDass Coaching talk about the challenges of navigating the corporate world as a Black neurodivergent individual. We discuss Jen's journey of understanding her ADHD and how it has influenced the way she functions and interacts in the workplace, the importance of making accommodations - not just for visible disabilities but also for invisible ones like ADHD, advocating for changing the workplace culture to focus on strengths, and the need for employers to provide the necessary tools for their employees to excel so that employees feel comfortable asking for what they need to better perform in their roles.

In this episode we sit down with author and mother Tiffany Hammond, better known online as "Fidgets and Fries," to discuss her new book "A Day with No Words." We discussed how Tiff found her voice as a writer, where her got the idea for the book, the importance of amplifying the experiences of non-speakers, and what type of work she'd like to do next. You can learn more about the book and get a copy for yourself online on the official website - adaywithnowords.com. You can find Tiffany online on the following platforms: Instagram: @fidgets.and.fries Facebook: Fidgets and Fries TikTok: Fidgets and Fries This episode is sponsored by Calm Strips! Calm Strips are reusable textured stickers that stick (almost) any where that can be touched, scratched, traced, etc to relieve stress, release restless energy, and for sensory-seekers. Check their site to see the diverse selection of different textures, and calming patterns and designs available!

Video games aren't just for entertainment anymore. "I think we have possibilities with Haptic feedback and controllers that is going to make some big changes to accessibility." KSpadeTheProspect is a game designer at EA Sports who was diagnosed with ADHD. He talks about how growing up, he and his siblings would play video games together. He also talks about how video games have evolved over the years, and we even discuss how they can be used to treat ADHD. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How has the role of YouTube changed the gaming industry? 2. What are the next steps for accessible gaming? 3. How can playing video games help with focus and attention?   Where to find KSpadeTheProspect: https://twitter.com/kspade64 https://instagram.com/kspadetheprospect?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I= https://twitch.tv/kspadetheprospect If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.  To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup

KSpadeTheProspect is a game designer for EA Sports. He has been in the industry for four years and is known for his work as a Twitch streamer. He's also our producer's older brother, AND he's here to talk ADHD.  In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. How KSpadeTheProspect became a game designer without a traditional college degree 2. The different experiences of being diagnosed with ADHD at a young age versus later in life 3. The challenges and benefits of managing ADHD Where to find KSpadeTheProspect: https://twitter.com/kspade64 https://instagram.com/kspadetheprospect?igshid=ZjA0NjI3M2I= https://twitch.tv/kspadetheprospect If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.  To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup

Everyone starts somewhere, and BGLK has a whole story. In 2014, I decided to finally take the plunge on a blog idea I had. And this year I sat down to talk about what beginning that was like. Everything you see here, started with an iPhone 6+ and my determination to make it so that Black people looking to learn more about ADHD had a resource that touched on the cultural element of living with ADHD. And that made for a lot of wonderful moments. Lots of tears, lots of laughter, and lots of work! If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.  To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup

An ADHD diagnosis is the beginning of the story, not the end. Now what? Join René as she gives you some guidance to take you through these first steps of YOUR ADHD journey, or reminds you veterans of some basics you could stand to get back to. It's going to be phenomenal! In this episode, I discussed this article about coaching  I also discussed the amazing books in the BGLK store!  If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.  To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup

Saying yes until you have a mountain of stuff piled on top of your to-do list is NOT a great way to live. We sat down and had a great talk with Cameron Gott right after coining the phrase, and it seemed like a perfect time to bring this talk back for you all! In the world of ADHD coaching, Cameron Gott is king. His mentorship and leadership has raised the standard on the craft of coaching, and many of your favorite coaches have learned well from his example - including myself.  Read "How to Guard Your Yes" and learn how to make it work for you Browse Guard Your Yes merchandise Get more Gott on his PHENOMENAL Translating ADHD podcast with Shelly Collins. If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.  To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup  

Remember when we talked about the unexpected? Well, who knew the unexpected would creep up on us so soon?? The studio descended into chaos last week when we lost Wi-Fi, but we love you so we decided to take you behind the scenes of Black Girl Lost Keys AND Life With Lost Keys - that's right, you're coming home with me. Kini's waiting on us, and she's going to tell us about production, and we're going to giggle at outtakes from our Life With Lost Keys Live episode. Hop in! If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.   To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup

Talking about the unexpected - things like disruptions to plans, losses, and more - feels like inviting trouble for so many of us. We are hanging tightly to our plans, praying they go well, and the LAST thing we want to think about is how any of it could potentially go wrong. But that's life, right? In this episode, Inger Shaye Colzie and I explore the unexpected, and how to prepare for the potential disruptions that the unexpected can bring. You can find more about Inger Shaye's coaching groups, her FABULOUS facebook group, and ALL THINGS Inger Shaye at ingershaye.com! If you loved this episode, shoot us an email and tell us how you feel. You can reach me at rene@blackgirllostkeys.com.  To get an email alert for new episodes and special extras, head to blackgirllostkeys.com/podcastsignup