I just couldn’t wrap up the Self Care series without talking about neurodiversity, masking, and mental health, and the perfect person for conversation is fellow therapist, coach, podcaster, speaker and advocate, Pasha Marlowe.  In this vulnerable episode, you'll hear about the challenges and advantages of masking, understand the emotions of being neurodivergent in a world that is built by and for neurotypicals, and discover ways to foster radical self-acceptance, wherever you are.  We're unpacking a variety of insections - from growing up with unidentified ADHD and autism,  atte ..read more

In this episode of the Self Care Series, I’m excited to share my conversation with meditation teacher, Jude Star.  We are both entrepreneurs,  psychotherapists, and adults who have ADHD and practice meditation and mindfulness.  Many people with ADHD are confused or intimidated by meditation,  have struggled to figure it out, or flat-out refuse to try, even though it can be incredibly helpful in managing our busy brains.  My hope is that this conversation will bust up some of the myths and misunderstandings,  offer practical solutions, and show you how to make medi ..read more

If you are looking for a sustainable way to a healthier life with less emphasis on food, that is also good for your brain,  this episode is for you. I invited primal health and intermitted fasting coach, Marisa Moon to join me for this episode of the Self-Care Series and this interview is about so much more than wellness.  Marisa was one of my first guests on the podcast (check out episode # 36 - Intermittent Fasting for Energy & Mental Clarity).  She recently became the best selling author of “Not So Fast” based on her ten years of experience teaching people how to adopt th ..read more

If you are finding it hard to fit exercise into your busy life, maybe you are overcomplicating things and engaging in all-or-none thinking.  But, in spite of what you’ve heard, or what your mind is telling you,  walking just might be the perfect way to become more active, has the lowest barrier to entry, and requires the least equipment.   In this episode of the Self-Care Series, we are talking about the benefits of movement, specifically walking. Our guest is Carolyn Cohen, host of the Wellness While Walking podcast and functional medicine health coach.  Her podcast i ..read more

The number of women who are questioning whether they are experiencing burnout, perimenopause, undiagnosed ADHD, or even early-onset Alzheimers is at an all-time high.  A lot of us are struggling and there is so much crossover between the symptoms of these conditions. Each of them affects our body, mind, and brain, so sorting things out is far from simple. One of the most challenging aspects is the skill gap. Gynecologists don’t have enough training in perimenopause, business coaches don’t understand mental health and psychotherapists aren’t trained in business. What are mid ..read more

It used to be considered a flex to talk about busy you were, and humble bragging about how much you got done on so little sleep.  Now that hustle culture and toxic productivity are as unpopular as smoking,  and burnout is at an all time high, savvy solopreneurs are paying attention to honoring their body’s needs and striving to make self care a priority.   It’s no secret that most small business owners struggle to get enough sleep,  as do those of us with ADHD, and the majority of women over 40 have trouble sleeping due to hormonal changes and the complexity of their l ..read more

Can you believe it? We're celebrating the monumental 200th episode of *The Driven Woman Entrepreneur* podcast! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you as a listener for being on this incredible journey with us. Your support, reviews, and shares have helped us grow this listening community into something truly extraordinary. This is an episode you simply can't miss. We brought together a powerhouse panel of entrepreneurial experts who have walked the walk and are here to talk the talk. Here are just a few golden nuggets they shared: **T ..read more

This client success story episode features Andrea Klunder, an award-winning podcast agency owner and creative entrepreneur.  Andrea was a regular, but casual listener of this podcast until she realized she was on the brink of burnout, and knew she needed help to turn things around.  Her agency was growing, she had a rockstar team, but she was exhausted, overwhelmed and increasingly resentful.   This is a client success story, but one with a twist, a cliff hanger and genuine nail-biting moments that most business coaches wouldn’t share.  It’s a story of facing fears and ..read more

There are six common patterns of beliefs and behaviors that tend to hold female entrepreneurs back, particularly those with ADHD tendencies, and in this straight-talking solo episode, I am going to discuss what to watch for, why they happen and most importantly, what to do about it.  Some of us are lucky to just have one of them, but these patterns tend to travel in packs, so it's likely that you're dealing with a couple, several or even all of them. No matter how smart, strong, skillful, and savvy you are, these patterns are really really common and very effective at holding you back fro ..read more

Did you know that despite the pressure to scale and grow indefinitely, the majority of businesses are small, and that most female entrepreneurs do not reach six figures? We discuss this and much more in this eye-opening episode with BS-free business consultant, Maggie Patterson!  Maggie and I dig into the myths and hype that lead small business owners to invest in things that do not move the needle,  cause them unnecessary stress and anxiety and shrinking their bottom line.  If you are one of the many female solopreneurs who is questioning whether she wants to grow an online emp ..read more