sheADHD TV: Empowering Women with ADHD to Lead, Communicate, and Share Lived Experiences

    Program Overview:
    sheADHD TV is an innovative program by the sheADHD Foundation designed to empower women diagnosed with ADHD later in life to build leadership and communication skills by sharing their lived experiences. Through the medium of podcasting, participants transform personal challenges into powerful narratives that inspire, educate, and connect with diverse audiences. This program equips neurodiverse women with the tools they need to become confident leaders, effective communicators, and impactful advocates, while normalizing ADHD as part of their leadership identity.

    Program Objectives:

    1. Amplify Lived Experiences: Provide participants with the skills to transform their unique ADHD journeys into compelling stories that resonate and inspire others.

    2. Develop Leadership Skills: Support participants in embracing their lived experiences as assets to strengthen their leadership potential and influence.

    3. Enhance Communication Skills: Teach participants how to communicate effectively through podcasting, using personal narratives to connect with and mobilize audiences.

    4. Foster Community and Belonging: Create a safe, supportive network where women with ADHD can share experiences, mentor each other, and grow together.

    5. Reduce ADHD Stigma: Leverage personal stories to challenge stereotypes, raise awareness, and create empathy and understanding about ADHD.

    6. Promote Economic Empowerment: Equip participants with the knowledge to monetize their platforms, using their lived experiences to generate income and build sustainable ventures.

    Program Components:

    1. Storytelling and Podcast Training Workshops:

      • Participants learn how to turn their lived experiences into compelling, authentic narratives that engage and inspire listeners.

      • Training includes podcasting essentials such as content planning, audio production, interviewing techniques, and storytelling strategies.

    2. Leadership Development Through Lived Experience:

      • Sessions focus on how to use personal stories to lead with authenticity and empathy.

      • Participants explore how their unique ADHD perspectives and challenges can become leadership strengths.

    3. One-on-One Mentorship:

      • Participants are paired with mentors—experienced podcasters, leaders, or ADHD advocates—who help them refine their narratives and develop leadership and communication skills.

      • Mentors also guide participants in using their stories to drive personal and professional growth.

    4. Community Story Circles:

      • Regular forums provide opportunities for participants to share their stories in a supportive environment, receive constructive feedback, and build confidence in their communication abilities.

      • Topics include navigating ADHD in leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and connecting through shared experiences

    5. Podcast Launch Grants:

      • Graduates can apply for grants to launch their own podcast series, providing the financial resources to amplify their voices and share their lived experiences with a larger audience. 

    Expected Outcomes:

    • Amplified Voices: Participants gain the skills and confidence to use their lived experiences to create meaningful, impactful content.

    • Leadership Through Storytelling: Participants embrace their ADHD journeys as strengths, positioning themselves as authentic, empathetic leaders in their communities and industries.

    • Engaged and Inspired Audiences: Graduates produce podcasts that inspire listeners, foster understanding of ADHD, and build a strong sense of community among neurodiverse individuals.

    • Expanded Networks: Participants leave the program with a network of peers, mentors, and supporters who share and amplify their vision.

    • Economic Empowerment: Through podcast monetization and leadership opportunities, participants achieve greater financial independence and entrepreneurial success.

    Program Vision:

    In the next five years, sheADHD TV envisions creating a movement of empowered, neurodiverse women who lead through storytelling and shared experiences. By amplifying the voices of women with ADHD, the program will contribute to a more inclusive, understanding, and equitable society while redefining leadership for neurodiverse individuals.