OUR WHY
Hosts Lindsay and Lauren are both former corporate superstars turned ADHD coaches who were diagnosed with ADHD in their late-30s. They are also both moms who are unlocking the generational neurodiversity within their own families. Discovering their passion for coaching transformed their lives, and made them want to change the narrative around neurodiversity. They believe that the different ways we think, learn, and process information should be talked about, understood, and celebrated in all areas of life. Neurodivergent thinkers contribute to the world in the most interesting ways and often have inspiring non-linear career paths that follow a wavy line rather than a straight line. We believe that when we can finally talk openly and accept ourselves for who we are and how we think, we’ll all go from surviving to thriving in work and life.
~ Navigating the ups and downs of neurodiversity for a more inclusive world
~ Navigating the ups and downs of neurodiversity for a more inclusive world
Lindsay
Binette
Lindsay founded The Wavy Brain and is a marketing executive turned ADHD Coach and voice for neurodivergent thinkers. Before becoming an ADHD Coach, she spent 18 years rising the ranks at brands like Nike, Levi’s, Nest, and Keds. A recent, late-in-life diagnosis coupled with the experience of caring for two young kids during the global pandemic led Lindsay to rethink her career and, ultimately, her life purpose. As she worked to understand her own brain post-diagnosis, her deep dive into all things ADHD evolved into a passion for neurodiversity support, education, and advocacy.
Lindsay specializes in working with adults as part of her coaching practice. She collaborates with her clients to learn about ADHD and neurodiversity and encourages them to build their self-awareness & self-compassion around how their unique brain works to build long-term, sustainable ADHD management strategies. Lindsay advises companies of all sizes to educate on neurodiversity and weave ND into core company values for a more inclusive workplace and authentic company culture.
Lauren Ascher
Lauren is an attorney and educator turned ADHD & Executive Function Coach. She holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a Master’s in Teaching from Pace University. She is also a Master’s candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Lauren spent ten years working in the legal field in both private and public settings. She was a big law litigation associate, clerked for the Honorable Joel H. Slomsky of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and worked as a Supervising Attorney for a public interest legal services agency.
Lauren knows what it’s like to constantly feel like you are swimming upstream. She was diagnosed with ADHD in her late 30s after years of not understanding herself or her brain. After her second child was born, Lauren finally re-imagined her career to align with her strengths and passions. She is committed to changing the narrative around ADHD to eradicate the stigma and shame and help her clients fully love and appreciate themselves. She currently offers both individual and group coaching for adults and regularly publishes on Psychology Today.