Women on Wisdom

Episode 9: Neurodiverse Women and the Struggle for Visibility (w/Ranya Elan)

Episode Summary

Sandra Boyd sits down with Ranya Elan, executive coach and leadership advisor, to explore a topic that is often misunderstood and frequently missed in women: ADHD. In this conversation, they unpack how ADHD presents differently in women, why it is often diagnosed later in life, and how it intersects with career, identity, and hormonal changes. Together, they explore the lived experience of navigating work, relationships, and expectations while managing an often invisible neurodivergence.

Episode Notes

Sandra Boyd sits down with Ranya Elan, executive coach and leadership advisor, to explore a topic that is often misunderstood and frequently missed in women: ADHD.

In this conversation, they unpack how ADHD presents differently in women, why it is often diagnosed later in life, and how it intersects with career, identity, and hormonal changes. Together, they explore the lived experience of navigating work, relationships, and expectations while managing an often invisible neurodivergence.

We talk about:

Whether you are navigating ADHD yourself, supporting someone who is, or leading teams in today’s workplace, this episode offers a clearer understanding of how ADHD shapes women’s lives and careers.

Our guest this week:

Ranya Elan is an executive coach and leadership advisor who specializes in supporting professionals and leaders with ADHD. She is the founder of the Tomato Crushers Community, a global community for ADHD professionals and entrepreneurs focused on productivity, accountability, and practical strategies.

Ranya brings a combination of lived experience and coaching expertise to her work, helping clients design ways of working that align with how their brains function. She is known for translating ADHD challenges into actionable strategies while also highlighting the strengths and potential of neurodivergent leaders.

Ranya's LinkedIn can be found here.