<![CDATA[Femme on Fire, The ADHD Career Advantage]]>f40bfe79-ec78-53a4-9a3d-1e06135fdcb1Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:15:53 +0000Captivate.fmSonja Lekahenahttps://artwork.captivate.fm/8a0c4fb3-7840-4400-89f1-9d46de272adb/tUi-8tdCsaQHOxUrm9_OtA2-.jpgFemme on Fire, The ADHD Career AdvantageSonja LekahenaSonja LekahenaI'm Sonja, your host of "Femme on Fire" – and yes, I'm that mom who's juggling four kids, running multiple businesses, and managing an ADHD brain that never stops buzzing with ideas. Trust me, I know what it's like to feel like you're drowning in sticky notes while trying to rock that corporate meeting. For years, I thought my ADHD was this annoying roommate in my brain that I had to fight against. But it turned out to be my secret weapon in tech and business! After 25+ years of navigating the corporate jungle (mostly in male-dominated spaces), I've cracked the code on turning our unique way of thinking into pure career gold. On this podcast, I'm bringing you the real, unfiltered truth about thriving with ADHD in the corporate world. No sugar-coating, no "just try harder" nonsense – just practical strategies that actually work for our beautiful, chaotic minds. Each week, I'll share my own stories (including the messy parts!), chat with other incredible women who've turned their ADHD traits into superpowers, and dish out actionable advice that you can implement right away. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, drowning in imposter syndrome, or just looking for your tribe of neurodivergent badasses who 'get it' – you're in the right place. Let's turn up the heat on your career and show the world what ADHD women can really do! Ready to set your potential on fire? Let's go!https://femmeonfire.com/podcast/falseepisodicnopodcastWhy ADHD Women Are Secretly Winning the Imposter Syndrome War (And How You Can Too)Why ADHD Women Are Secretly Winning the Imposter Syndrome War (And How You Can Too)That voice whispering “They’ll find out you’re a fraud” isn’t truth—it’s your ADHD brain gaslighting you. In this raw, game-changing episode, we dive into:

🔥 The ADHD-Imposter Tango

Why forgetting your keys feels like a moral failure, and how hormonal swings turn your focus into a premenstrual ghost town.

💥 Perfectionism’s Dirty Secret

The toxic link between rewriting Slack messages 12 times and surviving sixth-grade science fairs. Plus: Why Microsoft’s “Focus Hours” prove neurodivergent brains are the future.

🚀 Hack Your Brain’s Bad WiFi

  • The “Fraud File” trick to weaponize your wins (yes, even fixing the printer counts)
  • How “body doubling” turns chaos into clarity (no PhD required)
  • Gen Z’s #ADHDWomen revolution—4.7 billion TikTok views don’t lie

Spoiler: That “lazy” feeling? It’s not you—it’s dopamine deserts and a society that still asks “Where’s your Simone Biles?”

For anyone who’s ever:

✔️ Won Employee of the Month while Googling “am I competent?” at 3 AM

✔️ Scheduled meetings around their menstrual cycle

✔️ Mistook success for luck (then panicked about the Scantron)

Share this with your fellow “radar dodgers” and DM us your messiest ADHD win. Different brains build better worlds.

]]>That voice whispering “They’ll find out you’re a fraud” isn’t truth—it’s your ADHD brain gaslighting you. In this raw, game-changing episode, we dive into:

🔥 The ADHD-Imposter Tango

Why forgetting your keys feels like a moral failure, and how hormonal swings turn your focus into a premenstrual ghost town.

💥 Perfectionism’s Dirty Secret

The toxic link between rewriting Slack messages 12 times and surviving sixth-grade science fairs. Plus: Why Microsoft’s “Focus Hours” prove neurodivergent brains are the future.

🚀 Hack Your Brain’s Bad WiFi

  • The “Fraud File” trick to weaponize your wins (yes, even fixing the printer counts)
  • How “body doubling” turns chaos into clarity (no PhD required)
  • Gen Z’s #ADHDWomen revolution—4.7 billion TikTok views don’t lie

Spoiler: That “lazy” feeling? It’s not you—it’s dopamine deserts and a society that still asks “Where’s your Simone Biles?”

For anyone who’s ever:

✔️ Won Employee of the Month while Googling “am I competent?” at 3 AM

✔️ Scheduled meetings around their menstrual cycle

✔️ Mistook success for luck (then panicked about the Scantron)

Share this with your fellow “radar dodgers” and DM us your messiest ADHD win. Different brains build better worlds.

]]>a17d5659-2c67-45ce-9647-d468291ae034Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:30:00 +010006:07falsefull18181Sonja LekahenaThe 4-Hour Energy Drain: Why Masking ADHD at Work is Killing Your Career (And How to Stop)The 4-Hour Energy Drain: Why Masking ADHD at Work is Killing Your Career (And How to Stop)Tired of pretending to be "normal" at work? Discover why masking your ADHD is secretly costing you 4+ hours of mental energy every day. From forgetting phone numbers to almost getting fired from Google, this episode reveals the real cost of hiding your neurodivergent superpowers2.

In this game-changing episode, you'll discover:

  • The hidden "energy tax" of professional masking
  • How to leverage your ADHD traits for career advancement
  • A simple 2-second rule to stop unnecessary masking
  • Real success stories of women who stopped hiding

Perfect for busy professionals who listen during lunch breaks or commutes. Includes actionable strategies you can implement today without risking your career

]]>Tired of pretending to be "normal" at work? Discover why masking your ADHD is secretly costing you 4+ hours of mental energy every day. From forgetting phone numbers to almost getting fired from Google, this episode reveals the real cost of hiding your neurodivergent superpowers2.

In this game-changing episode, you'll discover:

  • The hidden "energy tax" of professional masking
  • How to leverage your ADHD traits for career advancement
  • A simple 2-second rule to stop unnecessary masking
  • Real success stories of women who stopped hiding

Perfect for busy professionals who listen during lunch breaks or commutes. Includes actionable strategies you can implement today without risking your career

]]>af67b9ac-115d-408e-8955-07dcc22acab9Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +010011:59falsefull17171Sonja Lekahena93% of ADHD Women Crash by 40: The Hormone Heist Your Boss Calls 'Burnout' 🔥93% of ADHD Women Crash by 40: The Hormone Heist Your Boss Calls 'Burnout' 🔥🔥 Ever argued with your meds at 3 AM because your brain’s like “Sleep? Never met her”? Girl, perimenopause just crashed our ADHD party uninvited – let’s talk survival hacks that don’t suck.

This episode’s chaos includes:

  • Why 93% of ADHD women hit career walls by 40 (spoiler: your boss isn’t texting HR about your hormones)
  • The freezer incident™ that exposed corporate gaslighting (yes, we’re suing the patriarchy)
  • How Jenna turned “overthinking” into a $200K consulting gig (her secret weapon? An Excel spreadsheet color-coded to hell)

This is for you if:

☑️ Your to-do list has sub-lists…that have their own Pinterest boards

☑️ “Time management tips” make you want to throw planners into the sun

☑️ You’ve Googled “am I broken?” more than your ex’s new partner

Real Talk Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:09 The Reality of ADHD and Burnout

01:22 Navigating Hormonal Changes

04:49 Workplace Challenges and Solutions

07:16 Rebuilding Energy and Thriving

11:21 Career Pivots and Success Stories

15:45 Conclusion and Next Steps

P.S. If you finish this episode feeling 10% less alone, do us both a favor – smash that subscribe button like it’s the last chocolate in your PMS stash.

]]>🔥 Ever argued with your meds at 3 AM because your brain’s like “Sleep? Never met her”? Girl, perimenopause just crashed our ADHD party uninvited – let’s talk survival hacks that don’t suck.

This episode’s chaos includes:

  • Why 93% of ADHD women hit career walls by 40 (spoiler: your boss isn’t texting HR about your hormones)
  • The freezer incident™ that exposed corporate gaslighting (yes, we’re suing the patriarchy)
  • How Jenna turned “overthinking” into a $200K consulting gig (her secret weapon? An Excel spreadsheet color-coded to hell)

This is for you if:

☑️ Your to-do list has sub-lists…that have their own Pinterest boards

☑️ “Time management tips” make you want to throw planners into the sun

☑️ You’ve Googled “am I broken?” more than your ex’s new partner

Real Talk Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:09 The Reality of ADHD and Burnout

01:22 Navigating Hormonal Changes

04:49 Workplace Challenges and Solutions

07:16 Rebuilding Energy and Thriving

11:21 Career Pivots and Success Stories

15:45 Conclusion and Next Steps

P.S. If you finish this episode feeling 10% less alone, do us both a favor – smash that subscribe button like it’s the last chocolate in your PMS stash.

]]>cc7cf8d4-c09e-4e90-97d0-a5b67385784eTue, 11 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +010017:21falsefull16161Sonja LekahenaThe Hidden Hormone-ADHD Connection Every Woman Needs to KnowThe Hidden Hormone-ADHD Connection Every Woman Needs to KnowFrom puberty to menopause, discover the shocking truth about how hormones affect ADHD in women.

Learn why 94% of women experience stronger symptoms during menopause and why your ADHD medication might stop working at certain times of the month.

Essential viewing for every woman navigating the complex dance between hormones and neurodivergence

]]>From puberty to menopause, discover the shocking truth about how hormones affect ADHD in women.

Learn why 94% of women experience stronger symptoms during menopause and why your ADHD medication might stop working at certain times of the month.

Essential viewing for every woman navigating the complex dance between hormones and neurodivergence

]]>e537c5c3-44db-42dc-8fed-396c7711be83Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +010010:27falsefull15151Sonja LekahenaMy Ancient Superpower They Called a Disorder | ADHD & Autism Through HistoryMy Ancient Superpower They Called a Disorder | ADHD & Autism Through HistoryDid you know that neurodivergent traits helped ancient humans survive and thrive?

Journey through time to discover how Einstein, Tesla, and other brilliant minds used their "different" thinking to change the world.

Learn why your ADHD or autism might actually be an evolutionary advantage in today's fast-paced world

#ADHDTikTok #NeurodivergentCheck #ADHDGirlBoss #BrainCheck #ADHDWomen #ADHDSuperpower #WomenInBusiness #ADHDSuccess

]]>Did you know that neurodivergent traits helped ancient humans survive and thrive?

Journey through time to discover how Einstein, Tesla, and other brilliant minds used their "different" thinking to change the world.

Learn why your ADHD or autism might actually be an evolutionary advantage in today's fast-paced world

#ADHDTikTok #NeurodivergentCheck #ADHDGirlBoss #BrainCheck #ADHDWomen #ADHDSuperpower #WomenInBusiness #ADHDSuccess

]]>3d75e2b6-b590-444d-83ce-76dd4fa822f5Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +010006:32falsefull16161Sonja LekahenaADHD Brain Won't Shut Off? 5 Unconventional Hacks That Actually Work!ADHD Brain Won't Shut Off? 5 Unconventional Hacks That Actually Work!Forget meditation and deep breathing!

Discover unique, ADHD-friendly ways to calm your racing mind after intense hyperfocus sessions.

Perfect for neurodivergent queens who need real solutions that match their brain's wiring.

From silly dance moves to sensory tricks, these strategies will revolutionize your relaxation game.

#ADHDTikTok #NeurodivergentCheck #ADHDGirlBoss #BrainCheck #ADHDWomen #ADHDSuperpower #WomenInBusiness #ADHDSuccess

]]>Forget meditation and deep breathing!

Discover unique, ADHD-friendly ways to calm your racing mind after intense hyperfocus sessions.

Perfect for neurodivergent queens who need real solutions that match their brain's wiring.

From silly dance moves to sensory tricks, these strategies will revolutionize your relaxation game.

#ADHDTikTok #NeurodivergentCheck #ADHDGirlBoss #BrainCheck #ADHDWomen #ADHDSuperpower #WomenInBusiness #ADHDSuccess

]]>b8814eb5-bcda-4577-ab27-98953119ec0aWed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +010007:11falsefull14141Sonja LekahenaThe ADHD Time Hacks That Actually Work (From Someone Who Was Always Late)The ADHD Time Hacks That Actually Work (From Someone Who Was Always Late)Forget traditional time management advice!

These unconventional strategies will transform how you handle time - even if you've tried everything else.

From shower clocks to psychology tricks, discover battle-tested solutions from an ADHD mom of four who runs multiple businesses. Finally, time management advice that works for the ADHD brain!

]]>Forget traditional time management advice!

These unconventional strategies will transform how you handle time - even if you've tried everything else.

From shower clocks to psychology tricks, discover battle-tested solutions from an ADHD mom of four who runs multiple businesses. Finally, time management advice that works for the ADHD brain!

]]>736c70a2-aced-422f-88be-3e86e4feccb5Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +010005:17falsefull13131Sonja LekahenaThe ADHD Empire Builder: Why Your 'Too Many Interests' Are Actually Your Secret WeaponThe ADHD Empire Builder: Why Your 'Too Many Interests' Are Actually Your Secret WeaponStop trying to focus on just ONE thing!

Discover how your "scattered" interests can build an empire. From IT consulting to leather crafting, learn how one ADHD entrepreneur turned her inability to stick to one passion into multiple successful businesses.

The ultimate guide for multi-passionate women ready to monetize their "chaos."

]]>Stop trying to focus on just ONE thing!

Discover how your "scattered" interests can build an empire. From IT consulting to leather crafting, learn how one ADHD entrepreneur turned her inability to stick to one passion into multiple successful businesses.

The ultimate guide for multi-passionate women ready to monetize their "chaos."

]]>e98962c2-59d8-4fba-90a8-7756c1f5cfaeTue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +010008:31falsefull12121Sonja LekahenaFrom Classroom Failure to CEO: My ADHD Success Story That Will Make You CryFrom Classroom Failure to CEO: My ADHD Success Story That Will Make You CryEver been told you're "smart but lazy"?

Listen how I transformed my ADHD "weaknesses" into a multi-million dollar empire.

This raw, emotional journey from struggling student to successful entrepreneur will revolutionize how you see your neurodivergent mind.

Perfect for every woman who's ever felt like her brain was working against her.

]]>Ever been told you're "smart but lazy"?

Listen how I transformed my ADHD "weaknesses" into a multi-million dollar empire.

This raw, emotional journey from struggling student to successful entrepreneur will revolutionize how you see your neurodivergent mind.

Perfect for every woman who's ever felt like her brain was working against her.

]]>85cc9f72-a641-460f-8c1a-5d7bd0b83f03Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +010007:32falsefull11111Sonja Lekahena