I was truly excited for this solo podcast featuring the wonderful Sylvia Hall. It had been a while since my last solo show, but having Sylvia on made the wait worthwhile. We had such a great conversation!

Sylvia has a fascinating story. She described herself as someone who "waltzed out of the corporate world as an entrepreneur," and it's clear traditional 9-to-5 jobs weren't for her due to their lack of autonomy and heart.

She's built several successful businesses, most notably Lifted Naturals, her mood probiotic company that's been thriving for seven years. She also mentioned other ventures like Honeypot Publishing with its coloring books and gratitude journals, and she's currently launching her personal brand.

What impressed me about Sylvia is her perspective on working with others. She champions collaboration over competition, using that brilliant analogy of "ovens all around and there's more pies that we can bake." She doesn't believe in taking someone else's slice—instead, she's convinced there's enough for everyone.

We discussed how she balances everything, including her family and children, which have always been her priority. Her philosophy of "give from the overflow" truly resonated with me. She believes you must "fill your own cup first" to properly love and serve those around you.

In fact, she agreed with the idea that you need to be "selfish to actually be able to give because... you cannot give what you do not have."

Sylvia also shared her experience with her ADHD diagnosis, which came when her children were young—a time she described as both the "hardest time of my life and the most beautiful."

She talked about experiencing daydreaming as a child, apparently more common for women with ADHD. While she tried medications like Ritalin and Adderall, they weren't right for her due to her "highly sensitive nature."

She had strong reactions, going from "squirrels at a rave to ducks in a row," but with difficult side effects. This led her to embrace more natural management methods, which connects to her work with Lifted Naturals.

For managing overwhelm, Sylvia has effective strategies. She uses the phrase "outer calm is inner calm," meaning that organizing her physical space helps quiet her mind. She also uses "trigger music"—specific playlists she only listens to when needing to focus on writing.

Looking ahead, Sylvia is returning to helping people directly through her personal brand. She's focusing on digital products, beginning with a 10-day email challenge called "The Frequency Framework" designed to help people get unstuck.

She keeps communications brief because, as she noted, we have "information out the wazoo... We don't need more information but we could sure use a little transformation." Interestingly, she's intentionally moving away from social media for her personal brand, finding it something of a "brain drain."

If you'd like to connect with Sylvia, visit SylviaHall.com. For her supplements, check out lifted.naturals.com, and for coloring books and journals, look up Honeypot Publishing. All links will be in the description below.

Sylvia, thank you so much for your time—it was absolutely wonderful having you on the podcast. I felt we could have talked for hours! That's all for this episode, everyone. Sayonara!

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"" Tired of focusing on the challenges? Eli and Stephanie reveal how to leverage your unique ADHD abilities for success in life and business.

Ever feel like you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole? That's a feeling Eli Dervonté knows all too well.

For years, he masked his difficulties with memory and writing, feeling "sick" when faced with letters on a page. It wasn't until later in life that he truly accepted his ADHD, a turning point that came from being "sick to death" of other people's expectations.

This journey of self-acceptance is a key starting point, as Eli and Stephanie Camilleri, The ADHD Advocate, discuss in their podcast conversations. They both firmly believe in a strength-based approach to ADHD.

Stephanie's coaching is built on this "strength space", and Eli advises everyone to "use your strengths to your strengths and don't get hooked on your weaknesses". In the business world and in life, it’s your strengths that will shine.

Stephanie’s own journey involved a slow but steady increase in awareness and acceptance of ADHD. Starting her coaching business nearly seven years ago felt a bit "out there", with significant pushback initially.

This highlights how understanding, or the lack thereof, deeply impacts the experience of ADHD. In families, a lack of understanding can even create "toxic" environments, as Stephanie experienced before diagnosis brought a crucial "relevant lens" through which to understand each other.

But understanding isn't just about diagnosis; it's about leveraging interdependence and collaboration. Eli stresses that "networking is very important not just for business but for personal growth, allowing individuals to use others to complement their weaknesses".

Learning and progress happen much faster through working together. He even pushed himself to overcome his tendency to isolate because he recognised the value of external perspectives.

Today Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally. Eli sees AI as a "virtual assistant" that can handle tasks like writing, where individuals with ADHD might struggle.

This frees them up to focus on their inherent strengths, like creativity and problem-solving. Stephanie is a "big proponent of AI", seeing it as the "ultimate body double".

Throughout their conversations, the concept of "going with the flow" comes up frequently. While this can represent adaptability, Stephanie points out it doesn't suit everyone, especially those with co-occurring autism who might need more structure.

However, Eli also believes that their ability to uniquely understand what people need, rather than sticking to rigid structures, is a "greater gift".

Ultimately, the journey with ADHD is unique to each individual. But by embracing self-acceptance, focusing on strengths, building supportive networks, and utilising available tools like AI, individuals with ADHD can not only navigate challenges but truly thrive in both life and business.

As Eli passionately states, "We're great leaders and we're great leaders because we quite we're from the point of view we're quite creative". It’s about seeing your neurodiversity not as a deficit, but as a unique set of abilities waiting to be unleashed.