Neurodiversity and Undiagnosed ADHD in Women and Cyber

The Cyber Queens Podcast

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We probably had the most fun we’ve ever had recording this episode around why ADHD in cyber is relevant! Your queens had an amazing Gen-Z guest Sara Abrams (@blackjackhacker) who dives into her journey into cyber. Sara Abrams is a former social worker who transitioned into cyber to become a cybercrime investigator.

In this episode, we dive into the real facts of ADHD and why so many women are diagnosed later in life. We briefly touch on some of the symptoms girls/women experience but how this can help you jump right into cyber with us! LEEEEZZZ GOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Key Topics:

• Cyber Queens Intro
• Guest Intro
• What is ADHD?
• Common Symptoms in Girls/Women
• Women Tend to be Diagnosed Much Later in Life
• Final Thoughts

Get in Touch:

• Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacks
• Erika Eakins - @ErikaEakins
• Nathalie Baker - @TheSOCQueen
• Sara Abrams - @blackjackhacker or www.linkedin.com/SaraCyber
• Queens Insta- @thecyberqueens
• Queens Twitter - @TheCyberQueens
• Queens TikTok – @thecyberqueens
• Queens LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecyberqueens/

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Previous Episodes:

• E1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccUs2SjMwDk
• E2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTSWzXO3TnQ
• E3: https://youtu.be/f-cTvg71etQ
• E4: https://youtu.be/rX4VJ0UNVOw

Links:

• Sarah's ADHD Mindset Coach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhdmindsetcoach/
• You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! By Kate Kelly
• https://www.amazon.com/You-Mean-Lazy-Stupid-Crazy/dp/0743264487
• Maril's NLP Therapist: https://www.samevansglobal.com/
• Unf*ck Your Brain: Getting Over Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Freak-Outs, and Triggers with science https://www.amazon.com/Unfuck-Your-Brain-Depression-Freak-Outs/dp/1621063046/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UGVEV6OL1C59&keywords=unfuck+your+brain&qid=1664897210&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjQ1IiwicXNhIjoiMS44OCIsInFzcCI6IjEuOTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=unfuk+your+brain%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1

Get in Touch:

• Maril Vernon LinkedIn
• Stacey Champagne LinkedIn
• Queens Twitter - @TheCyberQueens
• Queens LinkedIn

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• If you love us- share us!

Capitole

1. Introductions (00:00:00)

2. Guest Introduction - Sara Abrams (00:00:30)

3. What is ADHD? Nathalie Baker Explains!!!! (00:02:15)

4. How The Queens Were Diagnosed With ADHD (00:03:35)

5. Maril Talks About How She is Functioning Currently Undiagnosed With ADHD (00:07:06)

6. Common Symptoms of ADHD in Girls/Women (00:11:42)

7. How People With ADHD Fit Within Cyber! (00:17:00)

8. Sara Abrams Explains “Why The Serotype of Cyber Detoured Her Away From Cyber!!” (00:19:38)

9. Nathalie Mentions Why She Couldn’t Get Into Tech With ADHD (00:23:04)

10. Real Talk…..How Did Your ADHD Encourage, Work Against, or Support Your Interest of Getting Into Cyber???? (00:24:20)

11. Test Taking and Certificaions with ADHD (00:26:35)

12. Final Thoughts & Book Recc's (00:34:08)