If you’ve ever felt like your needs are “too much” or kept changing for “no reason,” you’re not alone. I’m sharing some real talk about what it means to accept your ever-changing needs (without guilt), how I’ve learned to ask for help, and why building a business that fits you is so powerful, especially when you’re neurodivergent.

I talk about how our needs shift, why that’s not a problem, and how trying to power through usually just makes things worse. I’m also sharing some of the tools and practices that have helped me (not because I’ve got it all figured out, but because I’m in it with you!)

We’ll talk about self-care (that doesn’t always feel good right away), asking for help (yes, even with laundry), and why building a business your way is a whole lot easier when you stop trying to be someone you’re not.

Let this episode be your reminder that your needs are valid, you don’t have to do it all alone, and that one of the beautiful things about being an entrepreneur is building a business that fits you.

Takeaways:

• Having needs doesn’t mean you’re needy, it means you’re human. Changing your mind or your routines doesn’t mean you’re flaky, it means you’re paying attention

• Accepting help is a strength, not a failure. Outsourcing everyday tasks can free up brain space for creativity. “Doing less” is strategic, not lazy.

• If you’re an ADHDer struggling with the guilt of needing things others don’t seem to struggle with, you’re not alone!
  

👋 Stay Connected:

I send out a short and sweet Saturday email with encouragement and coaching thoughts → https://thefierceframework.myflodesk.com/belize

Want a quick check-in with some support? I’m offering mini coaching sessions → https://calendly.com/thefierceframework/business-strategy-session

🖤 If this episode resonated, I’d love to hear from you. Send a DM, reply to the newsletter, or just share the episode with someone who might need it. Every little ripple matters.

If you’re feeling behind and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk about what it really means to make progress, especially when you're navigating entrepreneurship with ADHD. I use a rock climbing analogy (trust me, it works) to explain how we can meet ourselves where we are, instead of beating ourselves up over where we “should” be..

I also share some honest updates about where I’m at, why I’ve been a little off my routine, and what I’ve learned from showing up anyway. We talk about finding routines that actually work for your brain, letting go of advice that doesn’t fit, and why even the tiniest step forward still counts.

Every little step matters. It’s all progress.

Takeaways:

• Why you have to accept where you are in order to take the next step

• What to do when routines don’t stick (you’re not broken)

• Why your voice matters, even if you’re not saying anything new

• Real talk about staying consistent when things don’t go as planned

👋 Stay Connected:

• I send out a short and sweet Saturday email with encouragement and coaching thoughts → https://thefierceframework.myflodesk.com/belize
  

• Join me for monthly coworking on the 12th—we keep it low-pressure and cozy → https://thefierceframework.myflodesk.com/fk1i4j2u1k
  

• Want a quick check-in with some support? I’m offering mini coaching sessions → https://calendly.com/thefierceframework/business-strategy-session

  
  

🖤 If this episode resonated... I’d love to hear from you. Send a DM, reply to the newsletter, or just share the episode with someone who might need it. Every little ripple matters.

In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts and life lessons that came through during my solo trip to Belize. We cover truths about self-worth, setting boundaries, and why so many of us still feel like we have to earn our right to take up space. If you’ve been overthinking your next move, shrinking yourself to make others comfortable, or feeling stuck in routines that no longer fit, don’t miss this episode.

Takeaways:

1. Hard conversations lead to powerful outcomes. Whether it’s setting boundaries with a boss or asking for a sale, learning to speak up with clarity and courage is essential for achieving the results you truly want.
   

2. Anxiety is often a signal, not a stop sign. When you pause to ask yourself, “What’s really going on here?” you gain clarity. Naming your fear often points you toward your next best step.
   

3. Your journey is yours to take, it’s not about who else understands it. Pursuing your purpose, even when it doesn’t make sense to others, will always be more fulfilling than living someone else’s version of success.
   

4. You don’t have to earn the right to take up space. You are inherently worthy. Your energy and presence are valuable just as they are. They are gifts to those you share them with.
   

5. If it feels “not worth it,” ask yourself: is the thing not worth it, or do you feel like you’re not worth it? Your desire alone makes something worth exploring. You’re worthy of trying new things simply because they light you up.

Resources:

• Amickoleh’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/onthecuspwellness?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafUeBe_nc2lw4x1LfTiswhU29jwfN4wUb4rwJSas4y4HJA5E59tkHSN9Xs_jg_aem_1SRBvmcMupff3vb2CjRHDA

• Follow Amickoleh on Instagram: www.instagram.com/onthecuspwellness

• Book your FREE Business Strategy Session with MaryBeth here: https://calendly.com/thefierceframework/business-strategy-session

Shoutout to Squadda B and the 126ers for the awesome music in my intro and intermission.