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Last, but by no means least Stephanie Shaw is the final speaker to announce on our star studded panel! Stephanie is a dynamic presenter and creative consultant who brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to her work. Specialising in disciplines such as art direction, content creation, and copywriting, she has honed her skills through more than three years of experience in the industry. Over this time, Stephanie has collaborated with a number of brands and organisations, including Just Eat, Greggs, National Highways and the BBC, creating impactful and engaging content that resonates with a broad audience.   In 2021, Stephanie was diagnosed with ADHD and later self-diagnosed as autistic, embarking on a personal journey of understanding her neurodivergence. Navigating this has presented both challenges and opportunities, profoundly shaping her approach to creativity and work. Instead of being held back by these challenges, Stephanie has embraced them as part of her identity, leveraging her neurodivergent perspective to think outside the box and approach creative projects with a fresh, innovative mindset.   Stephanie's authenticity and openness about her experiences have allowed her to build a strong personal brand, particularly on TikTok, where she has cultivated a supportive community of fellow AuDHDers. Her content, blending humor, relatability, and authenticity, offers an empowering space for others navigating similar journeys. By sharing her own experiences with neurodivergence and creativity, Stephanie not only raises awareness but also inspires others to embrace their unique strengths.

One day to go until the 'Thrive with ADHD: Career Edition' event! We are very happy to announce Veronica A. as another of our speakers. She is a facilitator and research consultant living with ADHD-C, and her practice centres curiosity, challenge and imagination. She is committed to exploring ‘infrastructures of joy’ for Black and marginalised people. This means she is working with others to dream about the resources and foundations communities need to ensure that joy continues to be centred in their lives for generations to come. She has over 7 years of experience managing and leading diverse health programs across pharmaceutical, community, and public health sectors, Veronica's expertise spans global, regional, and local contexts. She holds a First Class (Hons) in BSc Biological Sciences from the University of East Anglia and is studying for her MPH in Global Public Health at Imperial College London. She is currently working with The Social Innovation Partnership as a Senior Consultant sitting across the co-design and research, evaluation and learning teams. Here, she explores the intersections of health, wellbeing and marginalisation whilst understanding the vital role of communities in achieving health equity. She is one of the 6 committee members of the Black Food Fund. A novel initiative seeking to share £450K of grant funding with Black people living, working and dreaming in Lambeth and Southwark. The fund aims to strengthen locally rooted systems of support improving the local food environment for Black people, thus ensuring the preservation of Black traditional and cultural practices. On the committee, Veronica has a role in shaping the strategic and operational direction, as well as the target and approach to grant-making and funding.

Excited to announce our first incredible panellist for the 'Thrive with ADHD Career Edition' programme, Dr. Ayana Gibbs- Consultant Psychiatrist. Dr. Ayana Gibbs is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a unique journey shaped by her experiences navigating ADHD and neurodivergence. Growing up in the Caribbean, her decision to pursue medicine was influenced by her grandmother, though her passion for psychiatry came from an early fascination with the complexities of the human mind. Trained at the renowned Maudsley Hospital in London, Ayana has built an impressive career that spans clinical practice, research and now mental health advocacy. As the founder of Caribbean Mind & Hormone Clinic, and one of the few dual- trained specialists in psychiatry and menopause, Ayana is a leading voice on ADHD, mental health, and hormone health, advocating for better understanding and support for neurodivergent individuals, particularly women. with a unique journey shaped by her experiences navigating ADHD and neurodivergence. Growing up in the Caribbean, her decision to pursue medicine was influenced by her grandmother, though her passion for psychiatry came from an early fascination with the complexities of the human mind. Trained at the renowned Maudsley Hospital in London, Ayana has built an impressive career that spans clinical practice, research, and now mental health advocacy. As the founder of the Caribbean Mind & Hormone Clinic and one of the few dual-trained specialists in psychiatry and menopause, Ayana is a leading voice on ADHD, mental health, and hormone health, advocating for better understanding and support for neurodivergent individuals, particularly women. To find out more about this 2 day programme visit: https://bit.ly/48gzTwp

🚀 Exciting Announcement: Thrive with ADHD - Careers Edition! 🚀 We’re thrilled to share the FIRST-EVER ‘Thrive with ADHD: Careers Edition’! Our facilitators Stephanie Ozuo and LiLi Kathleen B. have designed a transformative 2-day career development programme specifically for Black women and non-binary folk. Participants will discover how to ace career goals while navigating the unique challenges of race, disability, and gender dynamics in the workplace. They can expect powerful insights, practical strategies, and an inclusive space to connect, learn, and thrive. 🌟 We’re already sold out but if you missed out on tickets this time, you could be a volunteer! You’ll have full access to the workshop when it’s in session. Reach out to express your interest by Thursday, 24th October :) Big thank you to our sponsors Black Thrive for funding this programme 🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 26th - Sunday, October 27th 📍 Location: Streatham Space Project, Sternhold Avenue, London SW2 4PA You can find more details about the programme here: https://bit.ly/48gzTwp #adhd #adhdawarenessmonth #blackhistorymonth #neurodiversity #inclusivityintheworkplace #thrivewithadhd #professionaldevelopment

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who are joined us on our journey so far as we celebrate 1000 followers! Looking forward to sharing more Black babe magic with you all ✨

Better late than never! September was steady and saw new beginnings for us. We hosted 1-3 events a week both online and in person. In total we had 90 sign ups throughout the month! We started a new relationship with Hackney Showroom where we hosted our Knit & Sip session! Super excited to continue hosting our sessions with them in the future. Thank you to our facilitators Ayesha Johnson & Azeezat Adeola Aboderin for hosting the workshop 🌟  Thank you to all the babes who created the collective space last month, looking forward to the rest of what October has to bring💖

ADHD Babes are officially a multi-award winning organisation!!!! Thank you so much to the @inside out wellbeing team for acknowledging us as *Community organisation of the year*✨💜 "God has prepared a path for everyone to follow. You just have to read the omens that he left for you." The alignment with this award feels so serendipitous. Today is our 4 year anniversary of going public! I cannot believe how time is moving. Feeling so hopeful and grateful for our future as a community space. Thank you to every single member of our team, we celebrate you next month! And thank you to every babe who has joined our space within the last 4 years, what you bring and who you are has created something so beautiful 💜 #ioawards #communityorganisationoftheyear #anniversary

Our founder wrote a blog in collaboration with Scope for Black History Month! Check it out below💖✨️

📅 This Black History Month, Vivienne Isebor shares her perspective as a Black Woman with ADHD. She writes about the ways identities can intersect. Including her experience, and why supportive communities like her own, ADHD Babes, are so vital ⬇️

We are back with our U.S Timezone friendly support group next week on 16th October 6PM ET / 11PM BST! Tickets are now live below💖✨ https://lnkd.in/dpVPuc8t