All Day Dreaming Podcast: I collaborated with Billboard on a series around ADHD Awareness Month interviewing creative brains in and around music. Damian Hooper-Campbell (Chief Impact Officer at StockX), a visionary leader and advocate for diversity, shares his profound journey with ADHD in the fast-paced corporate world. Discover how ADHD has not only influenced his leadership style but also driven his advocacy for inclusive cultures within major tech companies. Damian dives into his personal and professional experiences, revealing the challenges and successes he's encountered along the way.

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TOPICS COVERED:

Navigating ADHD in Corporate Leadership: Explore how ADHD has fueled Damian's ascent in the corporate world, from Wall Street to his current role at StockX, and the strategies he employs to harness ADHD traits for executive success.

Disclosure and Advocacy in the Workplace: Gain insights on Damian's approach to disclosing his ADHD in professional settings, fostering open dialogues, and advocating for supportive work environments in tech and beyond.

Personal Development and Mental Health Management: Listen to Damian's strategies for managing ADHD through medication, therapy, and lifestyle adjustments, and how these contribute to his effectiveness as a leader.

Creating Inclusive Corporate Cultures: Discover how Damian leverages his unique perspective to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, particularly focusing on creating spaces where employees with ADHD can thrive.

Championing ADHD as an Asset: Damian shares his perspective on viewing ADHD not as a hindrance but as a distinct advantage in creative problem-solving and leadership, encouraging others to embrace their neurodiversity.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Personal revelation
02:07 - Social media interactions
02:22 - ADHD experiences
03:35 - Email management
04:37 - Inbox zero myth
05:38 - Personal backstory
06:33 - C-suite experience
08:24 - Early ADHD discovery
11:40 - Diagnosis impact
13:06 - Stigma discussion
14:30 - Sharing with family
16:03 - Tech industry move
17:04 - First disclosure at work
19:21 - Interview honesty
20:36 - Manager's response
22:21 - Workplace fears
24:24 - When to disclose ADHD
27:20 - Requesting workplace resources
31:04 - Workplace accommodations
33:10 - Legal protections
34:57 - Manager understanding ADHD
37:09 - Utilizing ADHD traits
38:17 - Creative industry dynamics
39:22 - Public speaking on ADHD
43:30 - Positive ADHD framing
48:28 - Personal management routine
50:33 - Saying no to maintain focus

ABOUT ALL DAY DREAMING 🟡: For talented creatives, artists and entrepreneurs with ADHD who want to master the practice of focus, flow and fulfillment. Start transforming your ADHD through one-on-one coaching or a live group course. https://alldaydreaming.org/

ABOUT HYLA: Hey there, my name is Hyla. I've worked in film, TV, radio, digital, and marketing for nearly 25 years as an award-winning director, producer, and on-air talent, all with an ADHD brain. I also once made Harrison Ford LOL.

Darian Simone Harvin is a beauty reporter for the LA Times and has written for The Cut, Teen Vogue, and The New York Times. We met at a moment when we were both in personal and professional transition, unclear of what our purpose was, which can be a scary time for an ADHD brain. When you don’t have a clear North Star, it’s nearly impossible to focus and be productive.

In the four years since we met, Darian has gone on to write a book, “​Black Icons in Herstory​,” and launch ​Studio Symone​, a media platform and community centered around culture through the lens of beauty.

We talk about how she found her professional purpose, including what it takes to write a book, morning routines, the types of people she surrounds herself with, bad doctors, depression because of prescription pills, and how she uses fashion as an ADHD hack.

I really appreciate how vulnerable and honest she was. Enjoy my conversation with Darian Simone Harvin.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• ADHD and Career Growth: How Darian overcame the hurdles of ADHD to excel as a journalist and author, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
• Professional Transitions: Insights into Darian's pivotal career moments and the decision to launch her own media platform, Studio Symone, which melds culture and beauty in innovative ways.
• Book Writing Process: Behind-the-scenes look at the creation of her influential book, "Black Icons in Herstory," including the inspiration, research, and dedication involved.
• Mental Health Insights: Discussion on managing mental health, the impact of prescription medication on depression, and the role of healthcare professionals in her life.
• Fashion as an ADHD Hack: How Darian uses personal style and fashion as a tool for managing ADHD, enhancing focus, and expressing creativity.
• Daily Routines and Lifestyle: Learn about the morning routines and habits that help Darian maintain productivity and balance in her busy life.

Kelsey McCormick (Coming Up Roses, a design studio for brand building), a dynamic solopreneur and parent, dives deep into her personal experiences with ADHD. Discover how ADHD has not only shaped her unique approach to business, branding, sales and creativity but also influenced her parenting style. Kelsey discusses the various challenges and triumphs she has faced, offering valuable insights into managing impulsivity, harnessing creativity, and leveraging her ADHD in both her professional and personal life.

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🤝 Course & Coaching

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TOPICS COVERED:

• ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Explore how ADHD has fueled Kelsey's success in launching and managing her own brand, and the strategies she uses to turn perceived weaknesses into strengths.
• Parenting with ADHD: Gain perspectives on how ADHD affects parenting styles, and learn tips for navigating the complexities of raising children when both parent and child may have ADHD.
• Personal Growth and Mindset: Listen to Kelsey's philosophies on personal development, understanding one's intrinsic values, and how mindset shifts can lead to a more fulfilling life.
• Learning from Failure: Kelsey shares her approach to failure as a learning tool and how it is integral to growth, especially in the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.
• ADHD Management Strategies: From routines to rituals, find out the practical steps Kelsey takes to manage her ADHD, including her approach to medication and alternative therapies.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:06 ADHD Diagnosis and School Challenges

00:03:25 Parental Reaction to ADHD Diagnosis

00:05:39 Family Influence and ADHD Heredity

00:07:00 Stigma and Cultural Responses

00:09:44 Adulthood ADHD and Changing Structures

00:10:12 Struggles in College

00:12:36 ADHD as a Superpower

00:15:16 Career and Life Philosophies

00:16:58 Organizational Challenges and Success

00:19:17 Parenting with ADHD

00:21:28 Failing Forward in Business

00:23:10 Business and Creativity Tools

00:25:33 Morning Routine Importance

00:27:57 ADHD and Meditation

00:30:53 Values and Needs for ADHD

00:33:01 ADHD and Parenting Challenges

00:37:13 Balancing Life’s Contradictions

00:39:09 Business Planning and ADHD

00:42:15 Creative Business Management

00:45:26 Corporate Challenges and ADHD

00:47:00 Transparency and Revenue in Business

00:49:03 Sales Techniques and Authenticity

00:51:35 Identifying Product Viability

00:54:05 Building Engaged Communities

00:56:35 Innovative Product Ideas

00:59:26 Launching a Product

ABOUT ALL DAY DREAMING 🟡: For talented creatives, artists and entrepreneurs with ADHD who want to master the practice of focus, flow and fulfillment. Start transforming your ADHD through one-on-one coaching or a live group course. https://alldaydreaming.org/

ABOUT HYLA: Hey there, my name is Hyla. I've worked in film, TV, radio, digital, and marketing for nearly 25 years as an award-winning director, producer, and on-air talent, all with an ADHD brain. I also once made Harrison Ford LOL.