Janet Murray's Smart ADHD Story

Have you ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs turn their ADHD into a superpower? 

What does it really mean to navigate life and business with ADHD and autism? 

How can creativity flourish when faced with the challenges of ADHD? 

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In this episode of The Smart ADHD Podcast, I chat with Janet Murray. We'll explore her unique journey of leveraging ADHD and autism to fuel her entrepreneurial ventures, including the Singing Striders choir and her latest project, Pet Icons. Janet's insights shed light on the emotional and psychological aspects of ADHD while sharing inspiring stories that will resonate with many of you. 

Janet brings a wealth of experience to the table, having been in the podcasting world for nearly a decade and having published over a thousand episodes. As a business strategist and entrepreneur, she has a knack for turning her challenges into opportunities. Janet's multifaceted career, which includes everything from running a choir at major events to selling whimsical pet portraits, demonstrates just how creativity and entrepreneurship can thrive alongside ADHD. 

🎙️ In this episode: 

00:00 ADHD as a Superpower 

00:26 Introducing Janet Murray 

00:53 Janet's Multifaceted Career 

01:51 The Smart ADHD Podcast 

03:00 Janet's Health and Resilience 

04:33 Navigating ADHD and Creativity 

06:29 The Drive to Help and Create 

08:08 The Challenge of Making Money 

10:09 The Importance of Creativity 

13:33 Perfectionism and Self-Loathing 

23:31 The Journey to ADHD Diagnosis 

39:09 Navigating ADHD and Autism 

40:18 Emotional Regulation Challenges 

41:46 ADHD Traits and Social Skills 

47:44 Coping Mechanisms and Self-Acceptance 

50:36 Social Interactions and Sensory Overload 

01:01:10 ADHD and Learning Styles 

01:07:23 Singing Striders: A Unique Choir 

01:12:50 Future Plans and Reflections 

🕺More about Janet Murray 

Janet Murray is a business strategist, entrepreneur and creator of the Courageous Business Planner Bundle - and the host of the Courageous podcast. She’s also the founder of The Singing Striders - a choir that specialises in performing at running events. An idea that (in true ADHD fashion) she started on a whim at the end of 2023 but snowballed fast. In 2023 The Singing Striders performed at the London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon and Great Manchester Run. Her latest business venture Pet Icons - involves selling pictures of peoples’ pets dressed up as famous icons (hamster in a Doctor Who outfit anyone?). Janet has been podcasting for around a decade and has published more than a thousand podcast episodes. She’s also a keynote speaker who has spoken on big stages all over the world including The Youpreneur Summit (London), CMA Live (Edinburgh), Inbound (Boston, USA). Janet plays the piano, sings, runs and talks to her three cats (although not at the same time). She’s also the mum of a teenage daughter and is a long-suffering ‘football widow’. And is also a qualified England Athletics run leader - and the event director of her local parkrun (as if she didn’t have enough to do already!). 

Connect with Janet Murray: 

Website: https://www.janetmurray.co.uk 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/janmurrayuk 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-murray74/ 

What’s your biggest challenge in navigating ADHD as a smart creative? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! 

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🎤 About the Smart ADHD Podcast 

The Smart ADHD Podcast is for smart creatives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are navigating life with ADHD. We celebrate unique brilliance, whether we're intelligent, exceptionally talented, or both. Ian Anderson Gray interviews experts to uncover the real story of ADHD for smart creatives, busting myths and discovering effective strategies to improve our lives, unleash our creativity, and grow. 

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🕺More about Ian Anderson Gray 

Ian is the host of the Smart ADHD Podcast and a live-streaming video coach and consultant. He helps business owners and entrepreneurs broadcast live confidently, communicate better, and set up the right gear and tools. Ian runs Seriously Social, a business aimed at helping others be more productive and level up their impact online. He's also a professional singer, web developer, and an international speaker. Ian lives near Manchester in the UK with his family. 

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