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Paula explores the connection between ADHD and clumsiness, sharing her personal experiences and the broader implications for individuals with ADHD. She explains how ADHD can lead to frequent minor injuries, poor spatial awareness, and difficulties with fine motor skills. Paula emphasizes the importance of understanding proprioception and dopamine levels in ADHD. She also highlights the emotional impacts, such as shame and anxiety, and suggests strategies to improve coordination and safety.

In this episode, you will hear:

• personal experience with ADHD and clumsiness
• impact of ADHD on daily life and social perception
• challenges of ADHD in daily activities
• brain science and ADHD
• environmental and emotional impacts
• strategies for improving coordination and safety

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Niteesa discussed her journey from social work to tech, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of social work and its transferable skills. She highlights her work with a digital health research company and her involvement in blockchain and cryptocurrency through Chain Slate, which aims to educate communities in Zambia about financial technology. Niteesa stressed the importance of patience, confidence, and continuous learning in navigating non-traditional roles. She also addressed the lack of diversity in tech conferences and the need for education and representation in these spaces.

In this episode, you will hear:
+ journey into social impact and technology
+ challenges and opportunities in cryptocurrency and blockchain
+ navigating non-traditional roles and overcoming challenges
+ diversity and inclusion in tech and crypto spaces

Guest Bio:

Niteesa Brooks is a speaker, social entrepreneur, social worker, and global program and project management leader. She has worked with organizations including NewYork-Presbyterian, Derek Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation, and early-stage health tech startups, leading large-scale digital health research studies for pharmaceutical companies. In the blockchain space, she has managed compliance and security audits for both emerging and established blockchain organizations. She’s the co-founder of Chainslate, an educational community expanding access to blockchain and crypto education in Zambia. Niteesa holds a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and is passionate about creating opportunities where technology, healthcare, and social impact intersect.

Contact/Socials:

Website: https://niteesabrooks.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theniteesa/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theniteesa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niteesabrooks/

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Paula discusses the concept of presenteeism, where employees work while unwell due to a variety of different contributing factors. She shares personal experiences and the negative impacts of presenteeism on productivity, recovery and overall health. Paula highlights its prevalence among communities of color due to systemic and economic workplace factors. She emphasizes ways that we can combat presenteeism as well as stresses the need for organizations to support employee well-being through flexible work policies and paid sick leave.

In this episode, you will hear:

• understanding presenteeism
• impact on health and productivity
• systemic and cultural contributing factors
• personal strategies to combat presenteeism

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