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A podcast about how to live life as an entrepreneur and never EVER work for someone else again. Host Maggie Isley talks to herself (and sometimes guests) about the messy behind the scenes of running a business with ADHD, tips of the trade and what's going on in business and marketing today.

Maggie Isley


    • Jul 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 46 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Be Unemployable with Maggie Isley

    ADHD and Technology: Making Life and Business Easier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 19:26


    This week Maggie talks about how technology can help at each point in the day, citing specific apps and how to use them. Then she lists her top 5 tech favorites! Grab Maggie's 50+ ADHD Support ChatGPT Prompts here. Join the ADHD Entrepreneur Collective Facebook Group here. Learn more about working with Maggie here.

    Instagram Tips with Becky Chipera: The Perfect vs Imperfect Feed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 32:21


    Becky is back this week with tips on how to DIY your social media until you're ready to outsource. We cover branding, content planning, and more! Find Becky on Instagram at @chiperacreative Find Maggie on Instagram at @maggiedisley Join the ADHD Entrepreneur Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective

    Maggie's Experience with Ketamine Therapy as a ND Entrepreneur with MDD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 21:32


    This week Maggie shares her mental health journey, why she personally chose ketamine therapy, and information for people to research further. Sources Mentioned https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/30/investors-and-entrepreneurs-need-to-address-the-mental-health-crisis-in-startup-culture/ https://mentalhealth.bmj.com/content/19/2/35 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/children-autism-have-extra-synapses-brain Link for Manta Sleep Mask SOUND https://bit.ly/3NrZ3iO Affiliate Link Disclosure: Please note that some of the links in this podcast's show notes may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe will add value to our listeners. Your support through these affiliate links helps us continue to provide valuable content. Thank you for your support!

    Social Media with ADHD (introducing Becky Chipera)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 29:19


    Maggie sits down with new monthly guest Becky Chipera of Chipera Creative to talk social media. They discuss entrepreneurship, when to outsource social media (it isn't when you think!), and crafting a brand that is Instagram perfect. Find Becky: https://www.instagram.com/chiperacreative/ Join the ADHD Entrepreneur Collection: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Grab the ChatGPT Masterclass Replay: https://929studios.thrivecart.com/chatgpt-for-adhd/

    Newsletters and ADHD with Elenny Frometa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 30:12


    Maggie sits down with Elenny Frometa of WitCopy to talk newsletters. Did you know newsletters were still a thing? They are. And they work - even for those of us with ADHD. Elenny has been known to drive 2M+ in email revenue after implementing her 1:1 services. You're going to want to hear her spill the actionable email tea. Find Elenny: https://www.instagram.com/witcopy/ https://witcopy.com/ Join the ADHD Entrepreneur Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Grab the ChatGPT Masterclass Replay: https://929studios.thrivecart.com/chatgpt-for-adhd/

    Embodying Wealth and Neurodivergence with Molli Pruitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 25:26


    Maggie and Molli sat down for a SUPER FUN conversation on Integrated Wealth (I swear - it's fun!), ADHD, and everything in between. Find Molli here: > freebie available here > selfcare-matters.com  > aim-method.com  Or Molli Ashmore Pruitt on Facebook. Find Maggie at the usual haunts: > book a call to discuss 1:1 > join the Facebook group here > slide into my dms

    Running an Ethical and Equitable Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 12:24


    Maggie's thoughts on running an ethical and equitable business from her own business and her work with ADHD entrepreneurs all over the world. Join the ADHD Entrepreneur Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Join the ChatGPT Masterclass (or grab the replay): https://929studios.thrivecart.com/chatgpt-for-adhd/

    From $100 to $100k Months with Mary Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 24:20


    Mary has learned a lot building her business from $100 to her name in 2018 to $80k, $100k, $130k cash months over and over again. She started her business by getting on over 165 sales calls before closing a single client. Doing all the old marketing tactics she was taught in the corporate world. She now sells multi-thousand dollar packages inside of her inbox. With no back and forth conversations. With no sales calls. With no sales page. Morgan's website: https://marymorgancoaching.com/im-all-in Morgan's socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/marymorgan.biz/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/marymorgan.to TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marymorgancoaching?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4g6I3eHVm5oBNcaaQk3LrI?_authfailed=1 Be Unemployable FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/673782529867775 Maggie's Business Launch Accelerator: https://fthisjob.maggieisley.com/

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    Chronic Pain with ADHD and Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 36:45


    This week Maggie and Jamie chat about Maggie's personal experience with chronic pain, and Jamie shares her occupational therapy knowledge on the science behind the why. F this Job-Business Launch Accelerator by Maggie: https://fthisjob.maggieisley.com Be Unemployable FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Jamie's FB Group for Women with ADHD: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    Behind the Mask of Knowing Everything with April Mastroluca

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 62:07


    Do you feel like you need to be the knower of all things? If someone asks you a question that you don't know, do you simply tell them, or find the answer? Let's talk about how trauma creates the mask of needing to know everything, all of the time. April shares her story of how childhood trauma required that she be the solution finder at a very young age, which has stayed with her through adulthood. She shares the good and bad of this mask, and how it ultimately became part of her authentic personality. Meet April Mastroluca, who has found herself in MANY positions including accounting, media and television, and the state legislature to name a few. She is currently a nonprofit consultant and coach for those who find theirselves at a crossroad in life. To check out April's nonprofit consultancy and coaching, go to synergynpc.com Sign up for Maggie's business launch accelerator at fthisjob.co Be Unemployable FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/673782529867775 Outsmart ADHD FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    Overcoming Self-Sabotage as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 30:35


    What is self-sabotage exactly? How do we get to the root of it? What's the difference between self-sabotage and taking a much-needed break to avoid burnout? Why are we more prone to self-sabotage as a neurodivergent entrepreneur? It's all in this episode! F this Job-Business Launch Accelerator by Maggie: https://fthisjob.maggieisley.com Be Unemployable FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Jamie's FB Group for Women with ADHD: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    Burnout Recovery with ADHD and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 49:29


    Are you feeling burnt out? What are the signs? What does that mean for your business? It's all here! Join the Be Unemployable FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Join Jamie's Outsmart ADHD FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    Reframing Failure with ADHD and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 28:53


    How do you know when you've failed in your business? What is executive dysfunction versus business failure? It's all in this episode! Be Unemployable FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/673782529867775 Outsmart ADHD FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1094275877830692

    Imposter Syndrome with ADHD and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 29:16


    What is imposter syndrome? How do you know if you have it? And WHAT the heck do you do about it?! It's all here! Maggie's website: maggieisley.com Jamie's website: outsmartadhd.co

    How To Organize Your Business with ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 53:15


    You won't want to miss this episode! Take a look behind the scenes of how Maggie organizes multiple businesses. It's a must-listen for those who struggle with keeping up with emails and task management. Enjoy! Be Unemployable Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/673782529867775 Outsmart ADHD Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1094275877830692

    From Homeless To Nearly 7 Figures - Maggie's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 62:00


    Maggie came from humble beginnings. Here's a sneak peak on all that Maggie has overcome, from losing her condo to nearing 7 figures as a multi-business owner.

    ADHD: Why We Thrive As Business Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 45:16


    When it comes to business, having ADHD can absolutely be an advantage! You'll be so proud to have ADHD after this episode! To join FREE Body Doubling and the "F*ck Perfectionism" Challenge with Jamie: https://familiar-fog-325.myflodesk.com Join the Outsmart ADHD FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd Join the Be Unemployable FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective

    Sales With ADHD 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 70:13


    If you're neurodivergent and want to level up your sales strategy... LISTEN UP! Because we will teach you likely the polar opposite of what the "experts" are saying. Be Unemployable FB group: ADHD Entrepreneur Collective | Facebook Outsmart ADHD FB group: Outsmart ADHD-A community for women with ADHD | Facebook

    Sensory Processing with ADHD and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 23:59


    Solo episode with Jamie! What is sensory processing? What does it mean to be sensory avoidant or sensory seeking? How can we create an environment optimal for our unique brain? It's all explained here! Be Unemployable FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Outsmart ADHD FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    The Myth of Niching Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 46:10


    Niching down is for neurotypicals! Maggie and Jamie will go over why niching down is actually hurting your neurodivergent business. To join the Be Unemployable FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective To join Jamie's Outsmart ADHD FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    ADHD & Your Zone of Genius

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 19:27


    Maggie goes solo this week to talk about finding your zone of genius as an entrepreneur with ADHD. (Thanks, Gay Hendricks!) If you're looking for clarity around your own business, this may help. Join BU on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective Book a Call https://chatwithmaggie.com/

    Masking with ADHD and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 29:17


    Are you trying to be more palatable to neurotypical people? What does masking look like, why do we do it, and how do we stop? It's all in this episode! FB groups: Outsmart ADHD: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd Be Unemployable: https://www.facebook.com/groups/adhdentrepreneurcollective

    ADHD and Analysis Paralysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 48:54


    What is the hidden reason behind your analysis paralysis? Sometimes, we trick our brains into thinking we are doing the right think by learning more and analyzing, when it's really just us getting in our own way/keeping us safe. To contact maggie: Maggieisley.com Jamie's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    Executive Function and ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 29:59


    What is executive function? Why is it so hard for people with ADHD? What can be do to help you actually get shit done? Contact maggie: maggieisley.com Jamie's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd

    Overcoming RSD with lead generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 63:54


    You're probably thinking, "I have an amazing service, I just need the clients! But, it's hard to put myself out there because RSD!" Maggie and Jamie spill their secrets on lead generation in an RSD-free way. To contact Maggie: maggieisley.com chatwithmaggie.com Jamie's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/outsmartadhd Book recommendation: One page marketing plan by: Allan Dib

    ADHD and The Fear of Being Seen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 28:13


    Maggie solo episode this week! Full coaching episode on ADHD and the fear of being seen. She digs deep on shame, masking, and the fear of showing up.

    Running a business with huge life transtions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 62:30


    This year has been nothing short of crazy for both Maggie and Jamie. Insider details of what their personal lives have looked like, and how they've managed to continue to grow their businesses in the midst of it. (Spoiler alert, sometimes business takes a back burner for mental health.) To contact Maggie: chatwithmaggie.com: to schedule a call maggieisley.com Hang out with Jamie in her FB group: https://www.facebook.com/outsmartadhd-Jamie's free FB group Body double with Jamie on the discord app: https://mee6.xyz/m/951905388268232704

    How RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) affects business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 45:44


    Why is it fucking terrifying to put your offer out there? What do you mean by, "Fear of being seen?" Why is this costing you money?! It's all in this episode! Body double services with Jamie (via the discord app): https://mee6.xyz/m/951905388268232704 To contact Maggie: chatwithmaggie.com

    How to do business when the world is falling apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 15:46


    How do we keep on keeping on when the world has flipped upside down? (Roe v. Wade being overturned) How do we regain our mental health, and continue to impact the world?

    How to juggle school and business with ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 35:01


    How Jamie got a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and built a business at the same time-heads up, it was messy! Tips and tricks on how to structure your day and become functional are in this episode! Document to bring to your doctor for ADHD diagnosis: Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) Symptom Checklist Jamie's free discord for womxn with ADHD: https://discord.gg/xr7NgZHEQE

    When/how to raise your prices!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 39:27


    When should you raise your prices? HOW do you raise your prices? What is the psychology behind it? THE TEA IS HOT THIS WEEK, dive in!! Jamie's free discord for womxn with ADHD: https://discord.gg/xr7NgZHEQE To contact Maggie: Chatwithmaggie.com

    Do I REALLY need to act “Professional”??

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 27:28


    Social niceties, be damned! Swear like a sailor, avoid overwhelming marketing events, wear comfortable clothes 24/7 AND grow a successful business! Also, how to attract your ideal client by doing just that! To contact Maggie: Chatwithmaggie.com Jamie's free discord for womxn with ADHD: https://discord.gg/xr7NgZHEQE

    WTF should my business be?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 25:45


    Jamie dives into how to find the perfect business for YOU!! What does a "Zone of Genius" mean? How to create a business plan that works for YOUR life, and how being "selfish" actually serves your clients better than catering to their needs is ALL in this episode! To contact Maggie: Chatwithmaggie.com Free discord for womxn with ADHD: https://discord.gg/xr7NgZHEQE

    Money Mindset & Blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 35:08


    The reason Maggie went from $40k to over $500k in one year has almost nothing to do with business strategy…but she reveals her secrets here! Also featured, Jamie's vulnerable story of what it looks like to work past money block trauma and the powerful results that immediately followed. To contact Maggie: Chatwithmaggie.com Jamie's free discord for womxn with ADHD: https://discord.gg/xr7NgZHEQE Book recommendations: Tapping into Wealth: Margaret Lynch Captivate: Vanessa Van Edwards Cues: Vanessa Van Edwards The Go-Giver: Bob Burg and John David Mann

    Social Anxiety and Sales Calls

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 36:53


    Did you know that you can have social anxiety AND do sales calls?! We expand on last week's episode about how to do a sales call. Spoiler alert: the goal of the sales call is NOT to close the sale! And when should you contact a therapist for social anxiety? To contact Maggie: Chatwithmaggie.com Free discord for womxn with ADHD: https://discord.gg/xr7NgZHEQE P.S. The TV talk stops around minute 10. You're welcome.

    Sales with ADHD and Autism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 38:01


    Maggie & Jamie discuss the "Hey girl!!" DM strategy, how to sell face to face when you can't read facial cues, and why how selling is like Tinder.

    Why It's Easier to Build A Business (Than Be An Employee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 31:23


    There were audio feedback issues on Maggie's end this week. If this bothers you or your audio processing issues, let us know on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/beunemployable.co/ and we'll gladly send you the transcript. Transcripts will be available with future episodes soon! This week Maggie & Jamie discuss why it's easier for ADHD entrepreneurs to start a business (even without money!) than it is to be an employee. Don't believe us? Listen and weigh in!

    Season 2 Premiere!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 33:07


    SEASON 2 IS HERE! We have a new name and a new co-host! Meet Jamie Cutino of Outsmart ADHD and get reacquainted with Maggie Isley of 929 Studios. We're talking business, ADHD, and ice cream! Have questions? Ask them at https://anchor.fm/be-unemployable

    Designer Chats with Eva Couto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 38:05


    Eva is an AMAZINGLY GIFTED designer and letterer. I got to sit down with her with discuss how she started her own (booked out!) business at 22!

    Social Selling with Lauren Dietrich

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 37:54


    Maggie sits down with Lauren Dietrich to discuss her (crazy!) path to social selling. Connect with Lauren at https://www.facebook.com/lauren.nicole.3382

    Do enneagrams & archetypes overlap? with Lindsey Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 37:00


    This week Maggie sits down with Lindsey Hale, enneagram coach and business baddie, to discuss the possible overlap of archetypes and enneagrams. Find Lindsey at: http://www.lindseyhale.org Join Lindsey's free workshop at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagirls

    Mindset & Limiting Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 17:10


    Maggie's talking to herself about The Vow on HBO, above & below the line thinking, limiting beliefs, and affirmations. Join the Extraordinary Entrepreneur Collective for more irreverent ramblings at http://maggieisley.com/eec

    Mindset & Leadership with Emilio Osoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 39:59


    This chat originally happened inside the Extraordinary Entrepreneur Collective. If you'd like to hear more like this, join for free at maggieisley.com/eec You can find the amazing Emilio Osoria at curiosityled.com

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    The Five Whys

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 13:58


    I'm talking about my big takeaway from 30 Rock. JUST KIDDING. But I AM talking about something I learned from Six Sigma - the Five Whys. Join us inside the Extraordinary Entrepreneur Collective at maggieisley.com/eec

    Product Based Business Chat with Estee Kalina

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 22:11


    Maggie chats with Estee Kalina about starting her enamel pin business, OnlyHalfDead.Art. Find Estee at esteekalina.com or onlyhalfdead.art Join the free collective at maggieisley.com/eec

    Extraordinary Entrepreneur Radio: Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 0:55


    Coming soon from Maggie Isley of 929 Studios & Couple Goals with S&M - another podcast about business! Because 2020 hasn't been crazy enough. We'll be talking about entrepreneurship, how not Instagram-perfect it really is, and how to cope with it all. (Oh, and interviews sometimes, too.)

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