10 days. 30+ speakers.
All inside the Shimmer community.
In celebration of our new ADHD community, we are throwing a party and you are invited. Join us virtually for two weeks of body doubling, interactive workshops, breakthrough moments, and finding your people.
Growth /ɡrōTH/ (noun):
Permission to stop trying to be someone else. What happens when self-acceptance becomes the foundation for every other change you want to make. Often, it means better awareness of masking, unrealistic expectations, or external pressures, so that authentic strengths can emerge. Sometimes, it is subtraction instead of addition, and acceptance instead of change, especially within environments that value and support who you truly are.
Meet your guides
This Summit brings together over 30 extraordinary ADHD voices and experts ranging from coaches, creators, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and educators.
They represent the full richness of ADHD culture. It’s innovation, honesty, adaptability, and depth. They’re here to answer the questions you’ve been wanting to ask and the keys to their success.
Coach Amanda brings both lived experience and deep training to her coaching. She’s a mom, a partner, and a coach who gets how complex ADHD can be inside a family. If you’re navigating that from any angle, Amanda’s warmth and clarity make a real difference.
PsyD, ADHD-CCSP
Dr. Sharon Saline is a licensed clinical psychologist and leading ADHD expert with over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. She is the author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew and is known for her compassionate, practical approach to managing ADHD with insight, connection, and real-world strategies.
BCCS, CPACC
Margaux Joffe is a Board‑Certified Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), certified accessibility professional (CPACC), and founder of Minds of All Kinds, a platform empowering neurodivergent individuals to learn, connect, and lead. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 29, she launched the Kaleidoscope Society to advocate for women with ADHD and has become a leading voice in the neurodiversity movement. Margaux speaks and consults globally with organizations like SXSW, Nike, Dell, and the World Health Organization, helping to build more inclusive workplaces and communities.
Amanda Jefferson is a tech and productivity coach, TEDx speaker, one of the world’s first KonMari consultants, and host of the top-rated Good Enough-ish podcast. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Harpers Bazaar, Good Day Philadelphia, and more. Amanda helps busy women train their tech to work for them, not against them, reducing the mental load and adding hours back in their days.
Author & Creator
Meredith Carder is the Author of "It All Makes Sense Now" and a creator who helps neurodivergent individuals understand themselves with compassion and curiosity. Diagnosed as an adult, Meredith blends lived experience with professional expertise, offering practical, relatable tools for emotional regulation and executive function.
CALC
Sarah is a Certified ADHD Life Coach with a background in teaching, history, renovation, and parenting in an all-ADHD household. She brings a practical, solution-focused approach to coaching, helping clients build systems that support both daily life and long-term goals. Whether it's decluttering a home or untangling mental overwhelm, Sarah focuses on simple, values-driven strategies that make space for what matters most.
Author & Creator
Trina Haynes is an ADHD advocate and longtime leader in the ADHD community who brings deep personal insight to her work. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and a passion for helping creative, entrepreneurial minds, she supports people facing burnout, overwhelm, and chaos. Trina helps others find balance by turning their ADHD strengths into momentum.
MS, NBC-HWC
Alexandra Bellitter is the Senior Manager of Coaching at Shimmer, where she leads coaching quality, training, and care design. With a Master’s in Psychology and certifications in health and lifestyle medicine coaching, she sets the standard for delivering affirming, evidence-informed support for ADHD. Her work ensures every coach at Shimmer is trained to provide care that’s ethical, consistent, and deeply rooted in the neurodiversity paradigm.
Adrien Marcellus is a clinician, educator, and passionate advocate with a focus on the AuDHD experience—autistic and ADHD. Late-diagnosed and formerly high-masking, Adrien blends personal insight with professional expertise to create content and conversations that are as compassionate as they are eye-opening. Through storytelling, humor, and education, they help others feel seen, supported, and more at home in their neurodivergent identities.
Dave Thompson is a passionate self-advocate with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Sensory Processing issues who has been a leader in Neurodiversity Employment since 2010. A two-time TEDx speaker, Dave has shared his insights on creating inclusive workplaces with thousands of people, from corporate leaders to government officials and educators, across four continents. As Director of Strategic Programs at Potentia Workforce, he helps companies become more neuroinclusive through training, recruitment, and support for neurodivergent professionals.
PhD
Dr. Anil Chacko is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor at NYU, with an additional appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His research focuses on developing engaging, effective, and sustainable prevention, intervention, and service delivery models for youth at-risk for or affected with disruptive behavior disorders, including ADHD. His work is grounded in ongoing clinical practice with families and close collaboration with community service providers.
Author & Creator
Jesse J. Anderson is a writer, speaker, and ADHD advocate known for making ADHD relatable, clear, and a little funny. He’s the author of Extra Focus, host of the ADHD Nerds podcast, and creator of a weekly newsletter with over 60,000 readers. Diagnosed at 36, Jesse shares honest stories and practical tips to help others feel less alone and more empowered.
ACC, CALC
Brittany Singh Williams (Coach Bree) is a Shimmer ADHD coach known for her strategic approach, creativity, and straightforward style. With a background in organizational strategy and over a decade of experience driving change in education and corporate environments, Brittany has honed the ability to turn chaos into clarity.She has spoken on global stages, including the World Economic Forum in Davos and TOTAL Start-upper Workshops in Paris, and has been featured on televised programs across the Caribbean for her work on neurodiversity and education. At this summit, Brittany will share her practical insights on Critical Thinking for Decision Making—helping attendees understand how their brains process choices so they can move forward with confidence. Expect a session that is both thought-provoking and empowering.
Britt Sulkin, ICF Accredited Shimmer ADHD Coach currently pursuing a master's in diversity leadership. She specializes in empowering adults to embrace their neurodivergence and find tools to thrive in both personal and professional settings.
NBC-HWC
Michael Caulo is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach with over a decade of experience supporting people with ADHD. He’s worked with thousands of students, professionals, and creatives to build confidence, boost productivity, and create systems that actually stick. As both an ADHDer and a parent to a child with ADHD, Michael brings care, clarity, and lived understanding to every coaching relationship.
ADHD Advocate & Creator
Kyrus Keenan Westcott (Ky) is a mental health advocate, content creator, and viral voice in the ADHD space. After being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Kyrus began sharing his journey online, blending humor, vulnerability, and education to build a safe space for neurodivergent individuals.
LiCSW
Rachel Ban, LiCSW, is a therapist with over two decades of experience specializing in couples intensives, ADHD relationship dynamics, and individual counseling. She helps clients break out of painful patterns, build healthier connections, and feel more grounded in themselves and their relationships. Her work is rooted in attachment theory, experiential methods, and advanced training in multiple gold-standard couples therapy models
ADHD Entrepreneur
Ari Scott is a creator, entrepreneur, and unapologetic voice for ADHD-led businesses. After getting expelled from school and fired from five jobs, she turned her ADHD diagnosis into a launchpad and built a business from $57 into a full-time career. Now she helps other ADHD entrepreneurs build brain-aligned businesses with practical, no-fluff strategies that actually work.
ADHD Advocate
Geraldine Kostrewa, known online as @cherry.adhd, is a speech and language therapist, toddler mum, and ADHD advocate who brings personal and professional insight to everything she shares. Diagnosed in childhood but only truly informed in adulthood, she now works to raise awareness around how ADHD shows up in adults, especially women. Her content focuses on relatable experiences, practical strategies, and holistic tools that support mental health and everyday life.
Cassy Espinosa is a passionate advocate for neurodiverse learners and currently serves as a leader at Fusion Academy, a revolutionary private school that offers personalized, one-to-one education. With years of experience supporting students with ADHD and other learning differences, Cassy brings a deep understanding of how individualized education can unlock potential. She is dedicated to creating inclusive environments where teens feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive, both in and out of the classroom.
MD
Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells is a board-certified adolescent medicine physician and a leading voice in the ADHD community. As a physician with ADHD herself, she combines clinical expertise with lived experience to empower teens and young adults to better understand their brains and thrive with neurodivergence.
MS, RDN, LDN
Becca King, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who helps adults with ADHD break free from chronic dieting, binge eating, and body shame. With lived experience as an ADHDer, she uses an intuitive eating and Health at Every Size approach to support her clients in building a healthier relationship with food. Her work has reached a wide audience through her virtual practice and her growing Instagram community @adhd.nutritionist.
Ph.D, Educator, & Author
Dr. Alan Graham, Ph.D., brings over 30 years of experience as a therapist, educator, author, and ADHD coach. He’s trained thousands of professionals, led groundbreaking programs, and helped individuals and families build resilience and structure in their lives. As Dean of the ADHD Coach Training Program at MentorCoach and co-creator of ADDvisor.com, he’s a leader in shaping how we understand and support ADHD.
Gary Dangerfield is an Advanced Certified ADHD Life Coach with Shimmer. He's is an entrepreneur who founded a specialty pharmacy business, portrait photography business, and now an executive and leadership coaching business. Since being diagnosed as an older adult, he has many experiences and brings a unique perspective in support of neurodiverse individuals.
MHA, CEC, CALC, PCC
Farah Jamil is an Executive Coach and ADHD Coach with Shimmer, an Ivy League graduate with 20 years of leadership experience, and the founder of Muslim ADHDers, Interfaith ADHDers, and Executive ADHDers. Her work focuses on the intersectionality between ADHD, productivity, health/wellness, and faith. She has presented on this intersectionality on the global stage, including her IOC Harvard talk titled “You Can’t Have ADHD, You’re Too Successful! And Other Misconceptions About Neurodiversity”, and as part of the 2023 World Business and Executive Coach Pre-Summit by Coaching.com where she was rated a Top 10 speaker for her presentation on “Neurodiversity - Navigating ADHD in the Workplace.”
ICF Associate Certified Coach
Gillian is an ICF Associate Certified Coach with a background in DEI consulting, workshop facilitation, and nonprofit work. She’s neurodivergent, queer, and based in Ontario, where she coaches ADHDers across all ages and career stages. Her work focuses on building self-compassion, navigating professional challenges, and creating space for people to show up as they are.
CMPSS
Suzanne Sophos is the President-Elect of CHADD, a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CMPSS), and a longtime advocate for neurodivergent individuals and families. As an AuDHD/2e adult and parent, she blends lived experience with professional training to lead inclusive peer support spaces and mentor others in building community. Her work focuses on helping people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Marie Ng is the founder of Llama Life, a productivity app built to help ADHDers work through their to-do lists with more focus and calm. After being diagnosed with ADHD over a decade ago, she taught herself to code and built the tool she couldn’t find anywhere else. Based in Melbourne, Marie is passionate about designing systems that make getting things done feel doable.
Learning to Network
Forrest Clements is an experienced career coach and career education program manager. He has walked alongside over 1000 job seekers from across the globe, helping them articulate their strengths, navigate career transitions, and learn to network in ways that work with their brain. Forrest brings empathy, humor, and hope amidst today's confusing and stressful world of work.
Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play and author of the influential book, Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through The Power of Play, and is a standout corporate facilitator and keynote speaker.
Dani Donovan is an award-winning illustrator, designer, and author who uses comics to raise awareness about ADHD. Her work aims to help people with ADHD understand themselves and explain their struggles to others. Donovan's comics have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post, and have been translated into four languages.
ACC, IAC
Beth Timlin is a certified ADHD coach with a background in education, health, and entrepreneurship. Based in Guelph, Ontario, she draws from her experiences as a teacher, business founder, and traveler to support clients with everything from time management and school stress to parenting and running a business. Her coaching is practical, strengths-based, and grounded in the real-life challenges ADHD can bring.
O’Ryan leads the Growth team at Shimmer, where he focuses on helping folks with ADHD and AuDHD find support, structure, and community. He was diagnosed later in life, and that experience shapes how he builds, connects, and communicates. He also hosts Brainwaves, a podcast sharing honest conversations about ADHD and identity. He likes dinosaurs and space more than most people.
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Michael Ruffin is the co-founder of Dueling Minds, a platform that empowers neurodivergent individuals through community, storytelling, and advocacy. As an ADHD creator and thought leader, Michael brings humor, vulnerability, and realness to conversations about mental health and identity. Through Dueling Minds, he works to dismantle stigma and help others embrace their unique wiring as a strength—not a setback.
Co-founder of Shelpful
Sharon Pope is the co-founder of Shelpful, an accountability and support service designed to help people with ADHD follow through on daily tasks. She’s dedicated to creating compassionate systems that make progress feel possible.
Co-founder & CEO of Shimmer
Co-founder & CEO of Shimmer, the leading coaching platform for teens and adults with ADHD. She was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and Inc. Female Founders honoree.
EdD
Dr. Theresa Haskins is an award-winning educator, researcher, and organizational strategist focused on advancing neuroinclusion at work, in education, and beyond. She is the President & CEO of the Institute for Neurodiversity US and teaches at the University of Southern California, blending research with lived experience as a neurodivergent parent. Her work empowers leaders to build inclusive systems that recognize and support diverse ways of thinking, learning, and leading.
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Two Weeks. 40+ virtual events.
Workshops, panels, body doubling, and presentations. 40+ interactive online events to learn, connect, and tackle your biggest projects.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
A late ADHD diagnosis can shift identity, relationships, and career paths. This panel shares lived experiences of self-discovery and strategies for thriving.
Speakers:
- Ky Westcott : Mental health advocate and ADHD creator blending humor, vulnerability, and education.
- Meredith Carder : Author helping neurodivergent individuals understand themselves with compassion.
- Geraldine Kostrewa : Speech and language therapist raising awareness on ADHD in adults, especially women.
- Christal Wang : Co-founder & CEO of Shimmer.
Getting diagnosed as an adult with ADHD feels like the moment everything is supposed to click. But for most people, it doesn't, not right away. There's a gap between finally having a name for what's been happening in your brain and your life actually shifting in any meaningful way, and almost nobody talks about what that gap looks and feels like. In this session, Ky draws from his own late diagnosis experience to explore why the period after diagnosis can feel just as disorienting as before it, what gets in the way of real change, and what it actually takes to start moving forward with your neurology instead of against it.
High achievers with ADHD often face burnout from constant overdrive. Learn strategies to stop masking and thrive sustainably.
Speaker:
- Dr. Alan Graham : Therapist, educator, and ADHD coach with over 30 years of experience.
Finding out you have ADHD as an adult can explain a lot and stir up a lot at the same time. In this panel, three creators who were all diagnosed later in life talk about what that was like for them. Trina Haynes of My Lady ADHD, Meredith Carder, author of It All Makes Sense Now, and Jesse Anderson, author of Extra Focus, share how their diagnosis changed the way they see their past, what surprised them, and what actually helped once they had a name for it. Expect an honest conversation about the messy middle between getting diagnosed and figuring out what comes next.
The labels we give ourselves can hide unexpected strengths. Discover how to reframe them for self-awareness and confidence.
Speaker:
- Alexandra Bellitter : Senior Manager of Coaching at Shimmer, certified in health and lifestyle medicine coaching.
Being both autistic and ADHD comes with its own mix of strengths and struggles, and the two can pull against each other in ways that are hard to explain. This panel brings together people who live it and work in it. Dr. Jess Hogan, an AuDHD clinical psychologist and founder of The Divergent Clinician, is joined by creator Savant De'Shawn Devereaux and Suzanne Sophos for an open conversation about what AuDHD actually feels like day to day. They talk about the overlap between autism and ADHD, the parts that often get missed, and small things that make life easier when your brain runs on both.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Rediscover joy and flexibility through improv principles. Learn tools to quiet your inner critic, boost focus, and keep momentum.
Speaker:
- Britt Sulkin : ICF Accredited Shimmer ADHD Coach specializing in empowering adults to embrace their neurodivergence.
Stop proving and start exploring. Reframe life as a playground to boost curiosity, creativity, and joy.
Speaker:
- Gary Ware : Founder of Breakthrough Play and author of Playful Rebellion.
Navigate workplace rights, accommodations, and disclosure decisions with confidence. Gain tools to advocate effectively and clearly communicate your needs.
Speaker:
- Margaux Joffe : Corporate disability inclusion consultant and founder of Minds of All Kinds.
Movement helps a lot of people with ADHD, but building a routine that lasts is the hard part. In this panel, Anjali Vittal and Marius Reger talk about how they train, stay consistent, and use exercise to feel steadier day to day. They get into why working out can be hard to start and keep going with ADHD, how to build a routine that survives low-motivation days, and simple ways to make movement something you actually look forward to. You will leave with a down-to-earth way to think about fitness that holds up on low-energy days.
Close your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Define and lead with your values, strengths, and style. Build a leadership identity that feels authentic and impactful.
Speaker:
- Gary Dangerfield : Advanced Certified ADHD Life Coach and entrepreneur.
Understand why Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria happens and how to manage it. Gain tools to build resilience and reduce its impact.
Speaker:
- Dr. Sharon Saline : Clinical psychologist and ADHD expert with over 30 years of experience.
Plenty of ADHD adults end up in urgency mode even when they genuinely don't want to be. This session walks through the ADHD Pattern Loop (overwhelm → avoidance → urgency → crash) and connects it to the Interest-Based Nervous System, so you understand why urgency became your default on-ramp in the first place. From there you map one stuck task to the specific INBS lever that's missing, so you leave with something you can actually use.
Real stories from ADHD entrepreneurs about struggles, strategies, and successes. Learn what it’s like to build a business while navigating ADHD.
Speakers:
- Jesse J. Anderson : Author and ADHD advocate.
- Marie Ng : Founder of Llama Life.
- Sharon Pope : Co-founder of Shelpful.
Close your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Explore what’s next in ADHD care, community, and innovation. Hear from leaders shaping the future of support and advocacy.
Speakers:
- Suzanne Sophos : President-Elect of CHADD and advocate for neurodivergent individuals.
- Dr. Alan Graham : ADHD expert and coach.
- Christal Wang : Co-founder & CEO of Shimmer.
Learn how ADHD medications work, when they’re used, and how to manage treatment effectively. Bust myths and gain clarity about options.
Speaker:
- Dr. Carolyn Lentzsch-Parcells : Board-certified adolescent medicine physician and ADHD advocate.
Running a business with ADHD can be a strength when done intentionally. Learn strategies for creating brain-aligned ventures.
Speaker:
- Ari Scott : Creator and entrepreneur advocating for ADHD-owned businesses.
Close your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Networking doesn’t have to feel forced or exhausting. Learn authentic strategies for building connections that work with your brain.
Speaker:
- Forrest Clements : Career coach who has helped over 1,000 job seekers navigate transitions.
Understand how different motivation styles impact relationships when ADHD is involved. Use these insights to reduce conflict and create balance.
Speaker:
- Rachel Ban : Therapist specializing in neurodiverse relationships.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Practical, creative strategies to manage space and routines in ADHD-friendly ways. Build systems that work for your brain:not against it.
Speaker:
- Sarah : Shimmer ADHD Coach helping clients create momentum and reduce overwhelm.
Have you tried every organizing system, planner, and productivity hack, only to find that nothing seems to stick? The problem isn't you—it's that you've been trying to organize in a way that doesn't match how your brain naturally works.
In this empowering and practical session, organizing expert Cassandra Aarssen will help you discover your unique organizing style and understand why traditional organizing advice often fails people with ADHD. You'll learn ADHD-friendly organizing systems designed to work with your natural habits instead of against them, along with simple, realistic solutions that reduce overwhelm and make it easier to maintain an organized home.
Whether you're chronically cluttered, constantly losing things, or struggling to stay on top of daily tasks, you'll leave with a personalized roadmap for creating organizing systems that fit your life, your brain, and your home.
Simplify your digital life and reduce mental load. Learn small, ADHD-friendly changes to create more calm and control.
Speaker:
- Amanda Jefferson : Tech and productivity coach, TEDx speaker, and KonMari consultant.
Get your questions answered by one of the most relatable ADHD advocates online. Expect humor, honesty, and practical insights.
Speaker:
- Dani Donovan : Author of The Anti-Planner and viral ADHD content creator.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Real stories and strategies for navigating the workplace as a neurodivergent professional. Learn how to create more inclusive environments.
Speakers:
- Farah Jamil — Executive Coach and ADHD Coach specializing in intersectionality.
- Dave Thompson — Neurodiversity employment leader and TEDx speaker.
- Margaux Joffe — Corporate disability inclusion consultant and founder of Minds of All Kinds.
An ADHD-friendly approach to building resilience through life’s challenges. Learn how to stay connected to your values and keep momentum.
Speaker:
- Coach Gillian : ADHD Coach introducing a practical resilience model.
ADHD often comes with a loud inner critic. This session looks at where that self-criticism comes from and how it feeds social anxiety, so you leave feeling steadier around other people. Dr. Sharon Saline covers rejection sensitivity, the perfectionism and imposter feelings that often ride along with it, and practical ways to build real self-confidence. You will walk away with a clearer sense of why these patterns show up and small steps to quiet the criticism and trust yourself more.
Discover how short, strategic movement routines can boost focus and mood. Learn how to make movement a consistent part of ADHD care.
Speaker:
- Coach Michael : Shimmer ADHD coach blending brain science with lifestyle design.
Every couple needs to negotiate different desires and ways of doing things. ADHD doesn't create new relationship challenges, but it may give you more to negotiate. So let's discuss how partners who are wired differently can learn to live well together. The goal here is to avoid the resentment that erodes relationship happiness. This means balancing each of your needs and handling those difficult conversations in a way that promotes understanding, builds empathy, and actually leads to an agreement that can be followed.
Close your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
How ADHD impacts eating patterns and food choices:and what works to support nourishment without shame.
Speaker:
- Becca King : Dietitian and intuitive eating counselor helping ADHD adults build healthier relationships with food.
Plenty of people with ADHD are high achievers who still feel like they are running on empty or one step from things falling apart. Dr. Alan Graham draws on more than 30 years of coaching and teaching to look at what actually drives success for ambitious adults with ADHD, and how to keep it going without burning out. Expect practical strategies for turning drive into steady progress, protecting your energy, and building on your strengths.
Learn a 3-step model to improve decision-making under pressure. Gain tools to pause, evaluate, and respond effectively.
Speaker:
- Coach Brittany (Bree) : Shimmer ADHD coach with a strategic, empowering approach.
What happens when you stop trying to fit into a system that was never built for your brain — and start building your own?
Join creator and entrepreneur Ari Scott for a no-fluff conversation about running a business with ADHD on purpose. From getting expelled and fired to growing a full-time business from just $57, Ari has turned her lived experience into a mission: to help build 100,000 ADHD-owned businesses and empower others to create brain-aligned ventures that actually work for them.
If you've ever felt like you have to "mask" to succeed or hustle your way to burnout, this session is your permission to do things differently. Get ready for real talk, practical strategies, and a fresh perspective on what ADHD-led success can truly look like.
A behind-the-scenes look at the coaching process and its long-term impact. Hear how ADHD coaching transforms identity, confidence, and well-being.
Speakers:
- Chris Wang : Co-founder of Shimmer.
- Coach Beth : Shimmer ADHD Coach.
Studying with ADHD can feel like a fight with your own focus, whether you are in school, taking a course, or learning something new on your own. In this panel, Anna Charitonos, known as an.nalogy, and Maruko Chan share the study habits and tricks that actually work for them. They talk about getting started when your brain resists, holding focus without burning out, and setting up a study routine you can keep. Expect practical ideas you can try the next time you sit down to learn something.
Close your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Explore the realities of teen ADHD:from emotional regulation to school and social life:with expert insights for caregivers.
Speakers:
- Cassy Espinosa : Leader at Fusion Academy specializing in neurodiverse education.
- Dr. Sharon Saline : Licensed clinical psychologist and ADHD expert.
- Coach Amanda : ADHD Coach at Shimmer.
Understand how your own neurodivergence and regulation shape your parenting. Build stronger, more connected relationships with your kids.
Speaker:
- Dr. Anil Chacko : Licensed clinical psychologist and Chair of Applied Psychology at NYU.
Learn how to push back on outdated norms and advocate effectively within systems. Support executive function and meet your teen’s needs.
Speaker:
- Dr. Theresa Haskins : Educator, researcher, and neurodivergent parent advocate.
Close your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Start your day with structured focus time. Work alongside others in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. There will be two 25 minute work blocks with a short break in between.
Hear from advocates living at the intersection of autism and ADHD. Explore overlapping experiences, challenges, and strengths.
Speakers:
- Adrien Marcellus — Clinician and advocate focused on the AuDHD experience.
- Michael Ruffin — Co-founder of Dueling Minds and ADHD thought leader.
- O’Ryan McEntire — Host of Brainwaves: the ADHD podcast and will not stop talking about space and dinosaurs.
Pause, reflect, and plan your next month with clarity and purpose. Celebrate wins and set intentions in an ADHD-friendly space.
Speakers:
- Coach Alex — Shimmer ADHD Coach known for creating supportive, goal-oriented frameworks that empower clients to take action.
- Trina Haynes — Founder of My Lady ADHD, community leader, and advocate creating resources and spaces that help women with ADHD connect, learn, and thrive.
