The Self-Taught Designer Podcast Ep. 6: Juliana Piper Designing with Focus: Navigating ADHD as a Self-Taught Designer

Thriving as a Designer with ADHD

Welcome back to another Self-Taught Designer podcast episode! If you've ever dreamed of building a thriving design business while managing ADHD, you're in the right place!

Our special guest for today's episode is Juliana Piper, a web designer at PiperMache Digital Art and the co-founder of Madison Mompreneur. Juliana's diverse background includes growing up in Brazil and spending the other half of her life in the United States. She not only excels in her profession but also advocates for individuals with ADHD and thyroid cancer survivors, drawing from her own personal experiences with these challenges.

Learn the unique challenges of launching a design business, especially in the early stages, while also juggling the complexities of ADHD. Along the way, we'll uncover valuable insights and advice on how to turn it all around, from finding support through groups or coaching to harnessing the power of hyperfocus.

If you're a self-taught designer with ADHD, this episode is for you. Join us as we learn from the experts and develop the strategies you need to succeed.

For more insights into web designing with ADHD and to delve deeper into Juliana's experiences and expertise, be sure to check out her recent article on the topic, accessible through the following link: https://pipermache.com/2023/09/14/tips-for-webdesigners-with-adhd/

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Dream of running a successful design business with ADHD? You're not alone!

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges of having ADHD and running a design business, especially in the early stages. We'll also share valuable insights and tips on how to make it work, from finding support through a group or coaching to harnessing the power of hyperfocus.

Our guest is Juliana Piper, a self-taught web designer with ADHD at Piper Mache and the co-founder of Madison Mompreneur. Juliana is a passionate advocate for others and a role model for those navigating similar hurdles with ADHD and thyroid cancer survivors, having faced these challenges herself. Oh, and did we mention she has a soft spot for matcha lattes and cherishes quality time with her family?

If you're a designer with ADHD, or if you're simply curious about how to navigate the unique challenges of this condition, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you'll also learn:

• How to grant yourself the grace to overcome setbacks
• How to embrace mindless creative time
• How to leverage the capabilities of AI to optimize your workflow

Tune in to the full episode to discover more about our featured guest, Juliana Piper, and access the essential tools and resources you need for success as a designer managing ADHD.

To learn more about her expertise, read her blog posts here link: https://pipermache.com/2023/09/14/tips-for-webdesigners-with-adhd/

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