
The Cookbook Podcast - Diann Wingert: Cooking with Gas - The ADHD Entrepreneur
- S4E11
- 1:00:32
- April 15th 2025
In this episode of The Cookbook, host Iris Goldfeder engages in a lively conversation with Diann Wingert, exploring the unique experiences of neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD. They discuss the challenges and gifts that come with ADHD, especially in the context of entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the importance of creativity, empathy, and finding joy in everyday moments, while also addressing the strategies that can help manage the chaos often associated with ADHD. Through personal anecdotes and insights, both speakers share their journeys and the value of connection in both personal and professional realms. In this conversation, the speakers explore the unique challenges and strengths of individuals with ADHD, particularly in the context of entrepreneurship and client relationships. They discuss the importance of empathy, sensitivity, and building trust with clients, as well as creating a supportive and family-like business culture. The conversation also touches on the need for alignment in values between entrepreneurs and their clients, and offers advice for those considering entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of resilience and self-trust.
Chapters
00:01 Welcome to The Cookbook
02:04 Meet Diann Wingert: A Journey of Neurodivergence
05:58 Navigating ADHD in Business
10:05 The Power of Creativity and Possibility
15:01 Managing Chaos: Strategies for Success
20:11 Finding Joy in the Little Things
24:09 Empathy and Connection in Business
31:03 Understanding Sensitivity and Empathy in ADHD
35:48 Building Trust and Communication with Clients
38:53 Creating a Family-Like Business Culture
42:03 The Importance of Values in Client Relationships
45:01 Navigating Entrepreneurship with ADHD
54:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
The Cookbook: Recipes for Marketing & Business Success
Join me! Let's open the Cookbook together!!! And...it's not a cooking show! 😂. Our guests share their stories of how they became the successes that they are. They also share some of the struggles that they've had! This is for people thinking about becoming entrepreneurs, as well as seasoned entrepreneurs. I hope you all enjoy watching/listening to this as much as I'm enjoying interviewing my guests!
Until then...go out and find what lights YOUR fire!