How’d You Get THAT Job?!

In the series finale of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, host Eleni Matheou unpacks what we’ve learned about how people thrive at work.

Nathan Friedman is the co-president and chief marketing officer of Understood.org. And he has dyslexia and ADHD. Learn how he got into the C-suite.

Dr. Loucresie Rupert is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with ADHD. She didn’t have an easy time getting her diagnosis as a Black woman.

Kristjana Williams is a London-based Icelandic artist with dyslexia. She wasn’t diagnosed until she was 25, and now she has her own studio.

Aideé Chávez Frescas has ADHD, and is a senior social media manager at Understood. Her posts help end stigma and show others they’re not alone.

Alex Gilbert is a career coach with ADHD and dyslexia. After working in leadership development for years, she started her own coaching business.

Dan Reis was diagnosed with ADHD during the pandemic. Now, he’s made it his mission to explore coping strategies to help him get his work done.

Rachel Basoco’s two jobs keep things interesting for her ADHD. She works full time at Fidelity, and part time at 11:11 Media, Paris Hilton’s company.

Gil Gershoni says that everything he does is dyslexic. He founded the branding firm Gershoni Creative and hosts the Dyslexic Design Thinking podcast.

Claire Odom is a psychotherapist with ADHD. She’s also a disability inclusion consultant who has advice on navigating the workplace.

Michael Upshall Senior and Junior both have ADHD. This father-and-son duo doubles as boss and employee in their family carpentry business.

Darcey Gohring has dyslexia, and didn’t tell anyone she worked with for 25 years. Now, as an established writer and editor, she’s speaking out.

Isaac Zablocki has always had trouble expressing himself in writing. Now, he uses films to share stories.

Listen to this bonus episode to hear what we’ve learned from our guests so far — like being open to failure and asking for accommodations.

Dina Ragab got an ADHD diagnosis after finishing law school. Now, she’s found the right work environment as a lawyer for California high-speed rail.

Omar Mouallem is a journalist and filmmaker with ADHD. His ability to hyperfocus on projects wins him awards.

Delia Gallegos is the chief financial officer of the Black Nerds Create collective. Her fandom hobby became the perfect job for her ADHD.

Scottie Donovan is a NYC wastewater engineer with ADHD. She thrives in this interactive civil engineering work, and uses tools to help along the way.

Luke Kolpin is a chef with dyslexia. After working at Noma and competing on Top Chef, he’s looking for his next hands-on challenge.

Hanna Brooks Olsen is a freelance writer. She doesn’t fit the ADHD stereotype, but soon saw a connection between it and her mental health diagnoses.

Rohan Chhabra found out he had dyslexia in grad school. Then he understood his insecurity around his intelligence — and why he was drawn to the arts.

Robert Carroll grew up with resources that helped him with dyslexia. Now, he’s an Assembly member who wants to give every child that opportunity.

Phoebe Gavin is executive director of talent and development of Vox.com, a veteran, and a private career coach. Her ADHD makes all of this possible.

Liz Miele is a comedian with dyslexia, her hidden superpower. Quick witted, and creative, she puts dyslexia, and all it comes with, in the spotlight.

Brendan Mahan has ADHD, and a drive to help others. Putting these together led him to become an ADHD coach. Hear his story and advice.

Jacquelyn Spathies faced hardships growing up with ADHD and dyslexia. One teacher saw her potential, and now Jacquelyn works in a federal research lab.

Ryan Walter Wagner has bounced around many jobs with his ADHD. He’s found a home in freelance photography, where he elevates other people’s stories.

Ship captain Dave Gugliotti has ADHD — and a love for the open sea. Hear how he made a career that fits his ADHD brain.

Lindsay Miguelez has ADHD and dyscalculia. College wasn’t right for her, so she took a shot at starting her own wedding photography business.

Eric Tabach grew up with ADHD in Russia. He talks about his life as an actor and YouTuber, and how social media burnout led to a new focus: Ukraine.

Alex Bilowitz created a thriving career as a record producer, songwriter, and composer — and he did it all with ADHD.

Cyber insurance may not be the most glamorous-sounding job, but it allows Alonna to work when and where she chooses.

Albert Kim is passionate about digital accessibility because of his ADHD, dyslexia, and invisible disabilities. He wants you to join him.

From the first moment that he saw Japanese anime, Paul Starr was hooked. Did it have something to do with his ADHD?

Whitney Valentine-Wafer has ADHD and never finished college. By believing in herself, she built a nontraditional career as a finance professional.

Raquel Fleetwood says cooking is her zen, peace, and love. It’s a place where her trouble with math and anxiety fade away, and learning is natural.

Julia Schifini has many, varied interests — and ADHD. Hear how her interests pushed her to leave her day job for a career in niche podcasting.

Stevie Ondra landed her dream job doing costumes and wardrobe in TV and film. Hear how her language-based learning challenges impact her career.

Dyslexia helped him find his strengths — like thinking ahead. Frank Imperiale explains why he excels as a production manager for live events and concerts.

Michaela Hearst shares how her nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) led her to a career where she supports kids with learning differences.

Jo Shaffer, who has ADHD, learned a technical skill through hyperfocus and obsession. Listen to Jo’s career advice and unique claim to fame.

Heath Howes struggled in school with reading and focus. His passion for art and working with his hands led to a unique career in saddle making.

Kellie Williams is an engineer with ADHD. Hear about the obstacles she’s faced in this male-dominated field, and how she came to thrive.

Robert Benjamin calls himself an “absent-minded professor” because of his ADHD. Hear how he turned his strengths into a career working with kids.

Zo V says she can’t focus because of ADHD. But when she has a chance to be creative, this seamstress gets hyperfocused in the fashion industry.

Steve Dean once put a sign up in a NYC park offering “free dating advice.” Learn how this ADHD super connector helps people find love.

Gracen Gantt sold her first house as a real estate agent in college. Hear how learning differences and ADHD impacted how she chose her career.

As a kid with ADHD, Chris Ivan hated school, but he found his calling as a history teacher by bringing comedy into the classroom.

His young adult novel is a best-seller on Amazon. Find out how dyslexia and ADHD shaped Ryan Douglass’ unique approach to writing.

Alex Gilbert is a career coach with ADHD and dyslexia. After working in leadership development for years, she started her own coaching business.