Episode 56

Elevating Women's Voices Through Story with April Adams Pertuis

Published on: 1st June, 2021

I first met today’s guest, April Adams Pertuis, in an online community for female entrepreneurs.  She was an award-winning journalist for many years, before deciding to take her skills online to reach as many people as possible. 

April believes every woman has a story to tell and it’s her mission to teach them how.  There are so many fears to be identified and overcome, but there is so much power in our stories and when we share them, we inspire others to do the same.  

If you struggle with fear of being seen,  rejection sensitivity,  imposter syndrome or the belief that your story doesn’t matter,  pull up your chair and turn up the volume.  This one’s for you! 

Here are the highlights of our conversation:

  • The importance of women's stories
  • How to get more women to share their story
  • How to get “unstuck” in a story
  • How to look for stories in our everyday life

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Here’s how you can connect with April Adams Pertuis, our fabulous guest: 

  • Website: https://www.lightbeamers.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeamers/
  • Podcast: https://www.lightbeamers.com/podcast/
  • Mini course: https://www.lightbeamers.com/find-your-story/
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ADHD-ish
For Business Owners with Busy Brains
ADHD-ish is THE podcast for business owners who are driven and distracted, whether you have an “official” ADHD diagnosis or not. If you identify as an entrepreneur, small business owner, creative, independent professional, or freelancer, and you color outside the lines and think outside the box, this podcast is for you.

People with ADHD traits are far more likely to start a business because we love novelty and autonomy. But running a business can be lonely and exhausting. Having so many brilliant ideas means dozens of projects you’ve started and offers you’ve brainstormed, but few you’ve actually launched. Choosing what to say "yes" to and what to "catch and release" is even harder. This is exactly why I created ADHD-ish.

Each episode offers practical strategies, personal stories, and expert insights to help you harness your active mind and turn potential distractions into business success. From productivity tools to mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to do business your way by
embracing your neurodivergent edge and turning your passion and purpose into profit.

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