There's a difference between surviving and living. Some people have the odds stacked against them, and they not only live–but thrive. The road to get to this place is not easy. It requires something special to break the patterns of the past and carve out a meaningful life that is perfect for you.
In this episode of 'Be the Wolf,' Genea talks with Anne Brandon, a change-maker who has transformed her life despite numerous challenges. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Anne shares her journey of dealing with trauma, neurodivergence, and emotional struggles while carving a ...
There's a difference between surviving and living. Some people have the odds stacked against them, and they not only live–but thrive. The road to get to this place is not easy. It requires something special to break the patterns of the past and carve out a meaningful life that is perfect for you.
In this episode of 'Be the Wolf,' Genea talks with Anne Brandon, a change-maker who has transformed her life despite numerous challenges. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, Anne shares her journey of dealing with trauma, neurodivergence, and emotional struggles while carving a successful path in a world that didn't believe in her.
They discuss the importance of acknowledging and processing trauma, the impact of supportive relationships, and how Anne leveraged her unique strengths to excel in her career without a formal degree.
Whether it's moving from one success to another, coping with severe personal setbacks, or ultimately creating a fulfilling career that aligns with her passion, Anne's story is an inspiring testament to resilience, integrity, and self-belief.
Today she is an integral force in creating cultural change and measurable prevention of sexual assault, dating, stalking, and bullying.
Join us for a conversation about the windy road that led her to become the bad ass human and change maker she is today!
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Connect with Ann:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-brandon-38376a8/
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Email: info@annbrandconsulting.com
About Ann:
Ann is an Ohio native, leader, change maker, preventionist, educator and founder of AB Coaching & Consulting. Currently her main gig is Associate Director, Prevention & Education at Ohio University, Athens Ohio, where she develops approaches to reduce interpersonal violence, harm reduction related to alcohol and other drugs, anti-hazing, and mental health initiatives. Ann is dedicated to social justice efforts by using her knowledge, skills, and voice to help create safe and equitable environments for individuals, community partners, and campus communities. She has been an integral part of significant cultural change and measurable evidence-based research in preventing sexual assault, dating, stalking, and bullying.
Ann, diagnosed at 7 with ADD, admittedly found classroom learning a challenge because of her inability to absorb content in systems set up with neurotypical learner’s mind. She left college after one year and made her way through various careers that included general ledger accounting, advertising, violence prevention trainer, a non-profit Director, and most recently a consultant, academic instructor, and Associate Director of Prevention & Education at Ohio University. She is a mom of an awesome son Caley, 32, and dog mom of Buck, her most successful relationship. Ann uses infuses humor and humility in her daily life and seeks to positively contribute to the well-being of others, just by being herself…
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:47 Understanding Trauma and ADHD
02:16 Early Life and ADHD Diagnosis
03:33 Impact of Trauma and ADHD on Learning
06:11 Theories on ADHD and Trauma
11:06 Personal Experiences with Trauma
13:35 College and Early Adulthood Challenges
17:43 Career Beginnings and Self-Sabotage
25:12 The Impact of Sacrificing Integrity
26:17 Personal Struggles and Career Shifts
29:57 Finding Purpose in Nonprofit Work
33:44 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
39:12 Creating Balance and Consulting Business
43:02 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
