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Meet the member - Maddy Alexander-Grout

Episode 10: Maddie Alexander-Grout - From Business Breakdown to Personal Brand Powerhouse

Summary:
In this inspiring episode of Meet the Member, we sit down with the vibrant and multi-talented Maddie Alexander-Grout. Maddie shares her journey from running a successful discount card business to rebuilding her life and career after it all fell apart during the pandemic. Diagnosed with ADHD and autism, Maddie embraced her neurodivergence and turned it into her superpower, building a personal brand that is as colourful and dynamic as she is.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Maddie navigated the collapse of her first business and transformed grief into growth.
  • The role ADHD and autism played in shaping her entrepreneurial journey.
  • Maddie’s strategies for visibility, authenticity, and creating content that connects.
  • Insights into her projects, including the Mad About Money app and her upcoming book on money and ADHD.
  • Why Maddie believes success isn’t just about money but about influence, impact, and authenticity.

Key Highlights:

  • Maddie’s turning point: Discovering she was grieving a business and deciding to live life on her terms.
  • The power of visibility: Why showing up authentically online is crucial for personal brand success.
  • Money mindset revelations: Overcoming spending addiction and reframing her relationship with money.
  • Maddie’s inclusive mission: Helping people with hidden disabilities and neurodivergent conditions build businesses that work for them.

Notable Quotes:

  • “The only thing that separates you from anyone else is you, which is why personal brand is so important.”
  • “Fuck the hustle. I’m not a hustler, and I’m proud to build a business that works around my life and conditions.”
  • “Success isn’t about money; it’s about being the go-to expert and making a difference.”

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