In this episode of Mad About Money, I sat down with Nadia Essex, who you might know from the telly, but trust me, she’s so much more than her public persona.

This is the kind of conversation that covers everything:
💥 Mental health
💥 Motherhood
💥 ADHD
💥 Legal battles
💥 Entrepreneurship
💥 The pressure of fame
💥 And learning how to rebuild when everything feels like it’s falling apart!

Nadia shares how she went from being a household name to hitting rock bottom, with bailiffs at the door, a baby on the way, and no idea what was coming next!

We talked about rejection sensitivity (and how brutal it can be), what ADHD really looks like in daily life, the struggle to feel understood, and why self-diagnosis does count.

She’s rebuilding now - with a new business, better boundaries, and a completely different view of success.

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Today, I sit down with neurodivergent coach and consultant H. Harris to talk about identity, resilience, and the importance of visibility for neurodivergent individuals.

H shares their journey of self-acceptance, the challenges of navigating education as a neurodivergent person, and the impact of COVID-19 on their career path.

We get real about the pressure to seek external validation, why owning your story is so powerful, and how embracing joy and play can transform your life.

We also dive into the complexities of cultural identity, the barriers that come with being truly visible, and why music can be such a game-changer for self-expression.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why self-acceptance is key to personal & professional success
• The challenges neurodivergent individuals face in education & society
• The pressure of external validation & how to break free from it
• How music, play, and joy can shape your identity & wellbeing
• The complexities of cultural identity & self-reflection
• The importance of creating safe spaces for neurodivergent voices

This conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and some powerful moments of reflection on what it really means to be yourself in a world that often tells you to fit in.

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* This episode was recorded in 2024 and Tania has updated the direction and focus of her business so some of the links and references may not apply - check out her website and Instagram for the latest with Tania! *

In this episode of Mad About Money, I sit down with Tania Gerard, a Neurodiversity Trainer and Accessible Marketing Strategist, to dive into the realities of neurodiversity in the workplace.

We’re talking about why companies that fail to support neurodivergent employees are leaving serious money on the table, and what they should be doing instead.

I also open up about my own experiences with job hopping, feeling unsupported at work, and how ADHD has shaped my relationship with money.

Tania shares her insights on why businesses need to rethink how they accommodate neurodivergent individuals, not just because it’s the right thing to do - but because it actually benefits their bottom line.

We also get into:
💡 The financial impact of supporting vs. ignoring neurodivergent employees
💡 How ADHD brains process spending, saving, and money decisions
💡 The power of questioning our purchases (and the “cash or item” test)
💡 Why neurodivergent individuals often struggle with catastrophising thoughts
💡 The importance of sharing real, messy stories about money and work.

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