The ADHD CEO

Full Show notes Here: https://linkly.link/2KK1ZTired of prediction fatigue? These 5 predictions for 2026 focus on what ADHD entrepreneurs actually need: sustainable systems, authenticity, and self-knowledge.Prediction fatigue is real. AI this, recession that, new platforms, algorithm changes...everyone's telling ADHD entrepreneurs what to pay attention to, and it's overwhelming. But here's what most people are missing: the biggest trend that matters to neurodivergent entrepreneurs in 2026 isn't about the market at all.In this episode, Alyece Smith cuts through the noise and shares the five predictions that actually matter for ADHD entrepreneurs in 2026. Spoiler alert: none of them are about the latest social media platform or AI tool.The entrepreneurs who thrive aren't the ones chasing every trend—they're the ones who understand themselves. While everyone else is looking outward at market changes and competitors, successful ADHD entrepreneurs are looking inward, asking: How does my brain work? What's my energy pattern? What actually matters to me?In this episode, you'll discover:Why prediction fatigue hits ADHD brains harder (and how to filter the noise)The hidden danger of "more, faster, bigger" thinking for neurodivergent entrepreneursWhy the ADHD brain is actually BETTER at filtering trends than neurotypical brainsHow constant micro-adjustments destabilize your businessThe truth about AI, automation, and shiny object syndromeFive real predictions for 2026 that focus on YOU, not the marketWhy authenticity is becoming the new productivityHow community building is your competitive advantageThe revolution of unmasked ADHD entrepreneurshipAlyece shares personal stories about burning out from late-night hyper-focus sessions learning every new tool, and how she discovered that sustainable success comes from mastering fundamentals...not chasing trends.This episode is for ADHD entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling behind, overwhelmed by predictions, and ready to build a business that works WITH their brain instead of against it.ADHD Creator Command Center👉 ⁠https://linkly.link/2Rfeh⁠Focused & Free Membership👉 ⁠https://linkly.link/2EtHK⁠Growth Game Plan (Business Growth Audit)👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/product-details/product/business_growth_audit⁠Unmasked Community👉 ⁠https://linkly.link/2F5fT⁠Full show notes and recap for this episode👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/episode-191-adhd-year-end-review/⁠Related ADHD CEO episodes:Posting Isn’t the Problem👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/171-posting-isnt-the-problem⁠ADHD, Visibility & Authenticity👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-visibility-authenticity⁠Not All Productivity Is Progress👉 ⁠https://sociallyausome.com/post/172-not-all-productivity-is-progress⁠

Full Shownotes Here: What if pivoting ISN'T failure but actually your most powerful business strategy?If you're an ADHD entrepreneur who sets January goals only to completely pivot by March, this episode is for you. Host Alyece Smith breaks down why traditional goal setting is designed for failure when you have an ADHD brain, and shares her 5-step strategy for building a pivot-friendly 2026.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why flexibility should BE your entire strategy (not something to feel guilty about)✅ The difference between direction setting vs. destination setting and why it matters✅ How to plan FOR your hyperfocus instead of fighting against it✅ Why quarterly checkpoints beat annual goals for ADHD brains✅ The 3 non-negotiables you must identify NOW for business survival✅ Alyece's personal story of hitting six figures by following the pivot instead of the planUNMASKED: The ADHD CEO Community⁠A safe space for support, clarity, community, and tools that make sense for ADHD brains. • ⁠The ADHDpreneur Academy⁠ • ⁠Unmasked Community⁠ • ⁠Focused & Free Membership⁠Instagram: @socially.ausome TikTok: @sociallyausome Website: ⁠sociallyausome.com⁠

Full Shownotes Here: https://linkly.link/2KK1zYour year did not go in a straight line. You pivoted. You hyperfocused. Some goals got left on the floor. That does not mean you failed. In this episode, we walk through a simple ADHD-friendly year-end review so you can see what actually worked and build 2026 around your real brain, not a fake “perfect” version of you.Inside this episode you will hear:Why traditional year-end reviews feel awful for ADHD brainsHow to list every win from the year without shaming yourselfThe difference between planned wins and unplanned winsHow to spot your hyperfocus pattern and use it as a clueWhat missed goals are really telling youWhy “stabilization years” still count as progressHow to set intentions for 2026 that fit your life and your nervous systemADHD Creator Command Center👉 https://linkly.link/2RfehFocused & Free Membership👉 https://linkly.link/2EtHKGrowth Game Plan (Business Growth Audit)👉 https://sociallyausome.com/product-details/product/business_growth_auditUnmasked Community👉 https://linkly.link/2F5fTFull show notes and recap for this episode👉 https://sociallyausome.com/episode-191-adhd-year-end-review/Related ADHD CEO episodes:Posting Isn’t the Problem👉 https://sociallyausome.com/post/171-posting-isnt-the-problemADHD, Visibility & Authenticity👉 https://sociallyausome.com/post/adhd-visibility-authenticityNot All Productivity Is Progress👉 https://sociallyausome.com/post/172-not-all-productivity-is-progress

Get the full show notes here: https://linkly.link/2KK38ADHD does not look the same in everyone.And if you’re an entrepreneur, it usually shows up long before you ever get a diagnosis.In this episode, Alyece breaks down how ADHD shows up differently in men and women, why so many women go undiagnosed for years, and how masking, perfectionism, and time blindness shape the way ADHD entrepreneurs run their day.You’ll hear:• Why ADHD stereotypes come from outdated ideas• How female entrepreneurs mask quietly while drowning in executive dysfunction• How male entrepreneurs get praised for traits that are actually ADHD symptoms• Why “discipline” and “emotion” get mislabeled based on gender• How burnout happens for men vs. women• The truth about impulsivity, follow-through, and emotional regulation• How to build a business around your ADHD brain instead of fighting itAlyece also shares her own story of growing up undiagnosed, using extreme structure to survive, and finally understanding why her brain works the way it does.UNMASKED: The ADHD CEO CommunityA safe space for support, clarity, community, and tools that make sense for ADHD brains. • The ADHDpreneur Academy • Unmasked Community • Focused & Free MembershipInstagram: @socially.ausome TikTok: @sociallyausome Website: sociallyausome.com

FULL SHOW NOTES ARE HERE: https://linkly.link/2KK5qIn this episode, Alyece goes all-in on the ADHD entrepreneur's biggest trap... waiting for perfect.You’ve got 90% of your product done, email sequence ready, offer outlined… and yet, it’s still sitting in your Google Drive. That’s not strategy. That’s perfectionism in disguise. And it’s costing you sales, momentum, and confidence.This episode breaks down:Why perfectionism is really fear, not high standardsThe sneaky belief that “it reflects badly on me”How tweaking too long actually tanks launchesWhy “one more module” is usually sabotage5 tactical strategies to beat perfectionism and finally LAUNCHAlyece doesn’t hold back ... she’s giving you deadlines, mindset flips, and the real reason your competitor with the meh offer is outselling you.You’ll walk away with:A clear launch plan (even if your offer is messy)A deadline that works with your ADHD brainA reminder that “perfect never ships, but progress pays”If you’ve got half-built offers, abandoned courses, or sticky notes full of dreams ... this is your wake-up call.🔗 Links & Mentions:🎯 Join the waitlist for the “Flow First” Book: https://linkly.link/2KMlf🎓 Check out the SLEIGH Your Business Course: https://linkly.link/2KgbV🔥 Join the free Telegram “Unmasked” Community: https://linkly.link/2F5fT✌️Check out the Focused & Free Membership: https://linkly.link/2EtHK💬 DM Alyece your launch date: @socially.ausome on IG📸 Screenshot this episode, tag @socially.ausome, and share what you’re launching in the next 14 days. Let Alyece keep you accountable.📝 Leave a review ... takes 3 seconds, means the world, and helps more ADHD entrepreneurs find the help they actually need.TakeawaysStruggles shape who we are and how we show up.Sharing struggles can enhance customer perception.Authenticity is key to building trust with customers.Vulnerability can create deeper connections.Customers value transparency in relationships.Honesty leads to customer loyalty.Embracing challenges is part of the journey.Realness resonates with audiences.Trust is built through shared experiences.Transparency fosters stronger relationships.Sound Bites"They make us the best.""Honesty fosters loyalty.""Struggles are part of the journey."

Full Show Notes Here: https://linkly.link/2KJvTIn this conversation, Alyece Smith emphasizes the importance of overcoming self-doubt and the necessity of applying to speak at events like TEDx. She encourages aspiring speakers to recognize that every successful speaker once faced similar insecurities and that persistence is crucial in sharing their message. The discussion highlights the empowerment that comes from taking action and the impact one's message can have on others.Mentioned in this episode:⁠ADHDpreneur Academy⁠ – Build sustainable focus systems⁠Focused & Free Membership⁠ – Accountability for real rest⁠Flow First Book Waitlist⁠ – Learn the framework behind sustainable productivityFollow Alyece: Instagram → ⁠@socially.ausome⁠Website → ⁠sociallyausome.com⁠Podcast → The ADHD CEOIn this conversation, Alyece Smith emphasizes the importance of overcoming self-doubt and the necessity of applying to speak at events like TEDx. She encourages aspiring speakers to recognize that every successful speaker once faced similar insecurities and that persistence is crucial in sharing their message. The discussion highlights the empowerment that comes from taking action and the impact one's message can have on others.TakeawaysEvery TEDx speaker you've ever seen was also someone sitting where you're sitting right now.You don't need permission to speak.You need to apply. The worst thing that happens is they say no.Eventually, they say yes, and your message will reach people who desperately need to hear it.Take up space or be more qualified or more polished or more certain.Apply anyway, despite your doubts.Your message will reach people who need it.Persistence is key in public speaking.Don't wait for permission to share your story.Every 'no' brings you closer to a 'yes'.Sound bites"Apply anyway, despite your doubts.""You don't need permission to speak.""Take up space and share your voice."Chapters00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Public Speaking00:29 The Emotional Experience: Standing on the TEDx StageTEDx, public speaking, self-doubt, persistence, personal growth, communication, empowerment, motivation, storytelling, confidence

Full Show Notes Here: https://linkly.link/2GmKoYou finally get into flow. Your brain’s firing on all cylinders. You’re unstoppable.So you push harder. You stay up until 2 AM, knocking out everything you can.....because who knows when this kind of focus will come back again?Then the crash hits.You wake up foggy, fried, and useless for three days.This is The Focus Trap and it’s the #1 reason ADHD entrepreneurs burn out faster than anyone else.In this 12-minute episode, Alyece breaks down:💥 Why ADHD brains don’t give warning signs before burnout💥 How the boom-bust cycle wrecks your productivity💥 What “working with your nervous system” actually means💥 Five ADHD-friendly strategies to harness hyperfocus without collapsing afterward🎧 Listen if you’ve ever said, “I finally had a good day...so I overdid it.”Mentioned in this episode:ADHDpreneur Academy – Build sustainable focus systemsFocused & Free Membership – Accountability for real restFlow First Book Waitlist – Learn the framework behind sustainable productivityFollow Alyece:Instagram → @socially.ausomeWebsite → sociallyausome.comPodcast → The ADHD CEO

Full Blog + Resources:https://sociallyausome.com/post/episode-186-business-systems-failingYou spent 3 hours building the perfect Notion workflow. Used it for 2 days. Now it's digital dust while you're back to chaos.Sound familiar?The problem isn't you. It's that neurotypical business systems assume you have consistent executive function, reliable working memory, and can follow multi-step processes. ADHD brains? That's not us.In This Episode:✨ Why you keep abandoning every system you create✨ The 3 limiting beliefs keeping you stuck in chaos✨ What the business world gets wrong about systems✨ The 5-strategy framework for lazy systems that stick✨ How to build your "external brain" so you stop relying on memoryKey Strategies:→ The "If This, Then That" Rule→ Maximum Three-Step Rule→ Build for 30% Brain Capacity→ External Brain System→ Lazy Automation ApproachStop trying to maintain complex systems. Start building embarrassingly simple ones that work even when you forget they exist.Join ADHDpreneur AcademyGet the systems, templates & support to build a business that works with your brain: adhdpreneuracademy.comInstagram: @socially.ausomeSecret Podcast: bit.ly/adhdsecretpodcast

Full Shownotes Here: https://linkly.link/2G5ihEver spiral after a client leaves you on “read,” someone unfollows you, or a post flops? That gut-punch feeling isn’t just being “too sensitive.” It’s Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) ... a neurological response that hits ADHD entrepreneurs hard.In this episode, Alyece breaks down how RSD shows up in business, why your brain reacts like it’s under attack, and how to build practical systems to keep your business moving even when your emotions flare up. 💥TakeawaysRSD is a neurological response, not just emotional sensitivity.ADHD entrepreneurs often struggle with perceived rejection.Criticism can feel like a personal attack due to RSD.It's essential to differentiate between fact and feeling.Not all feedback is constructive or useful.Building systems can help manage RSD effectively.Visibility in business can increase fear of criticism.Creating a support network is crucial for handling feedback.Embracing sensitivity can enhance business success.Implementing strategies gradually prevents overwhelm.Sound Bites"You can learn how to work with it.""Criticism isn't the same as rejection.""Not all feedback is useful."Resources/Links Mentioned:ADHDpreneur AcademyBuild RSD-proof business systems and reduce emotional overwhelm in entrepreneurship.https://sociallyausome.com/academyFocused & Free MembershipSeparate facts from feelings and get structured accountability with ADHD-focused coaching.https://sociallyausome.com/membershipUnmasked CommunityConnect with others managing RSD and ADHD for peer support and feedback filtering.https://sociallyausome.com/unmaskedGrowth Game Plan Sessions1-on-1 strategy calls for filtering business decisions through your values, not RSD.https://sociallyausome.com/business-growth-auditFlow First Book – WaitlistA complete framework for ADHD-friendly, RSD-aware business design.https://sociallyausome.com/books/flowfirstThe Secret PodcastExclusive episodes with unfiltered strategies for managing RSD and business growth.https://sociallyausome.com/secret-podcast---sept-25Instagram – @socially.ausomeShare your takeaways, tag the host, and join the ADHD entrepreneur community.https://instagram.com/socially.ausomeKeywordsRejection Sensitive Dysphoria, ADHD, entrepreneurship, emotional sensitivity, criticism management, business strategies, mental health, emotional resilience, feedback, support systems

Time blindness isn't just a flaw; it’s a neurological reality that disrupts productivity for those with ADHD. Traditional time management fails because it doesn’t account for their unique challenges in focus and motivation. Learn why rigid routines are self-sabotaging and discover effective strategies: prioritize energy over time, use the two-list system for task management, and implement time anchors based on natural rhythms. The podcast empowers listeners to embrace their neurodivergence with practical, actionable advice.