In this podcast episode we spoke to Mariah Coz about designing a neurodivergent friendly business. Or a "me proof" business as Mariah calls it!

This is Grief & Pizza (https://podcast.weareokidoki.com), a podcast exploring the highs and lows at the intersection of business and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, Mariah shared her unique approaches to content creation, exploring the ease and effectiveness of podcasting as a marketing channel. She reflects on her business pivots and the transition to a new business structure that allows for more spaciousness and personal growth, discussing her transition from a CEO role to a Creator-Founder role. She also shares her desire to experiment and try new things, which led her to downsize her team and focus on her own creativity. So much amazing learning in one episode; what a treat! 00:00 - Mariah Interview 00:13 - Building a neurodivergent friendly business 02:25 - How do you know when you're in a good or bad creative cycle? 04:31 - How do you evaluate where a project or idea might fit in your business? 12:34 - How Mariah made a podcast be an easy lift 17:48 - How did Mariah land on podcasting as her main platform? 21:43 - What is the structure of Mariah's current business? 36:10 - How did you learn that you wanted to be a creator and not a CEO? 46:31 - Being a destroyer and not always a creator 50:55 - What does your current iteration look like? 54:29 - Why would you intentionally avoid big opportunities? 01:05:56 - Do you use any AI tools in your work currently? 01:07:07 - What's the best way for people to find out more about Mariah Coz? Takeaways Creating a neurodivergent-friendly business involves designing processes and systems that accommodate individual needs and mental health challenges. Focusing on substance over aesthetics in content creation can lead to faster and more efficient production. Podcasting can be an easy and effective marketing channel, providing a platform for sharing ideas and connecting with an audience. Transitioning from ads to podcasting can offer more freedom and flexibility in content creation and delivery. Reevaluating roles and creating spaciousness in business can lead to personal growth and a more sustainable approach to work. Transitioning from a CEO role to a creator role requires making changes to the way programs are delivered and the structure of the business. Embracing change and experimentation is essential for personal and professional growth. There is a difference between a "Creator" founder and a CEO, and it's important to understand one's own strengths and desires. The creator CEO role requires elasticity and the ability to transition between different roles and responsibilities. Fear of visibility can hold back growth, but saying yes to new opportunities can lead to personal and professional development. #Notion

This is Grief & Pizza (https://podcast.weareokidoki.com), a podcast exploring the highs and lows at the intersection of business and emotional wellbeing. Marie Ng, founder of Llama Life, shares her journey from advertising to software development and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. She discusses the importance of building a customer base and the resonance of her product with the ADHD community. 00:00 - Living the Llama Life with Marie Ng 00:28 - What has your journey been thus far? 04:50 - How long did it take to get to the first sale to another person? 10:57 - The perfect storm of COVID and everyone suddenly working from home 15:43 - The benefits of being funded vs bootstrapped 26:29 - What did you hire for when you got funded? 33:57 - Life as a founder with ADHD 01:05:18 - What are you excited about? What's coming up next? 01:08:35 - Why Llama? #Notion

Khe Hy shares his experience of getting a message from his higher self...

This is Grief & Pizza (https://podcast.weareokidoki.com), a podcast exploring the highs and lows at the intersection of business and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, we talked to Khe Hy, discussing his identity journey and transition to a post-achievement career. We explored the evolution of his interests and the challenges of defying audience expectations. Khe offered insights on success, creative expression, and time management, delving into post-achievement, and noting that financial success doesn't guarantee deep satisfaction. 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Exploring Identity 04:17 - Seasons of Entrepreneurship 15:35 - Post-achieving Professionals 21:53 - Grieving and Letting Go of Identities 28:58 - Investing in Relationships 32:19 - Therapy Experience 37:39 - Integration and Reflection 43:28 - Practicing Rejection 50:24 - One Punch Man and Stakes #Notion