Welcome to Lighting it Up, where host Jennifer Cox brings you into insightful conversations with powerful, innovative, and inspiring people from the tech world and beyond.
This podcast highlights the journeys, challenges, and successes of those who are shaping the future—covering everything from navigating neurodiversity to leading with impact.
Each episode features candid discussions, practical advice, and fresh perspectives on thriving in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, curious learner, or just looking for inspiration, Lighting it Up is here to empower and enlighten you.
Tune in and be part of the conversations that light the way forward!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcox/
Welcome to Lighting it Up, where host Jennifer Cox brings you into insightful conversations with powerful, innovative, and inspiring people from the tech world and beyond.
This podcast highlights the journeys, challenges, and successes of those who are shaping the future—covering everything from navigating neurodiversity to leading with impact.
Each episode features candid discussions, practical advice, and fresh perspectives on thriving in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, curious learner, or just looking for inspiration, Lighting it Up is here to empower and enlighten you.
Tune in and be part of the conversations that light the way forward!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcox/
What happens when authenticity, humor, and resilience collide with the realities of ADHD, motherhood, and burnout? In this episode, Jennifer Cox sits down with Claire Thrift for an honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversation about navigating life as a neurodivergent woman.
Claire shares her journey from a late ADHD diagnosis to facing burnout on her 40th birthday, and how self-advocacy, accountability, and a healthy dose of humor helped her reclaim her sense of purpose. Together, they explore the challenges of motherhood, the complexities of family dynamics, and the unique hurdles women with ADHD encounter in the workplace.
Discover why “crisis mode” can sometimes be a superpower, how masking leads to exhaustion, and why creating supportive networks like Claire’s “Crash and Learn” is essential for women’s empowerment. Whether you’re neurodivergent, a parent, or someone passionate about mental health and personal growth, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and strategies you can use.
Tune in for:
• Real talk about ADHD, burnout, and late diagnosis
• The power of self-advocacy and humor
• Navigating motherhood and relationships with authenticity
• Workplace strategies for neurodivergent women
• How to turn crisis into growth-and find your purpose
Subscribe for more empowering conversations with women leaders, neurodivergent voices, and tech trailblazers!