Breaking Free from Childhood Labels: Brittney Ashley on Dyslexia, ADHD & Self-Worth

What happens when you're labeled "not smart enough" as a child and spend years trying to prove everyone wrong?In this episode of Shedding the Shame, I sit down with business strategist, certified Imposter Syndrome Coach, and founder of Creative Dynamics Virtual Services, Brittney Ashley, for an honest conversation about growing up with dyslexia, navigating ADHD, and learning to challenge the stories we tell ourselves about our worth.Brittney shares how being labeled "dumb" by teachers shaped her confidence, why imposter syndrome still shows up despite her success, and how she built a thriving business while raising two young children. Together, we explore the realities of motherhood, postpartum struggles, people-pleasing, burnout, perfectionism, and the pressure women face to be everything to everyone.This conversation is a reminder that you don't have to earn your worth through achievement, productivity, or perfection. You are already enough.In this episode, we discuss:• Growing up with dyslexia and the lasting impact of being labeled "dumb"• How imposter syndrome shows up for high-achieving women and entrepreneurs• ADHD, neurodivergence, and creating systems that work with your brain• Postpartum depression, anxiety, and asking for support• The pressure of motherhood and why so many women feel like they're failing• Setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and letting go of perfectionism• Why success doesn't have to look like hustle culture• What it really means to shed shame and step into your own powerIf you've ever felt behind, not enough, or like you're carrying the weight of impossible expectations, this episode is for you.