Episode 48: Yvonne Heimann

Welcome to episode #48 We’re thrilled to be joined by Yvonne Heimann today. Yvi was born and raised in Germany where she caught the entrepreneurial bug early on, working in her parents’ business and owning her own pub by the tender age of 22.Yvonne left the safety net and security she had in Germany to pursue her own dreams. Since moving to the US in 2007, Yvonne’s goal has been to help empower entrepreneurs so they can successfully run a sustainable business while also enjoying life.Her own life-changing challenge came in 2014 when she lost her husband to cancer. Yvonne was determined to resume her passion for building “bulletproof businesses” that can withstand anything.Welcome to the show Yvi!QUESTIONSCan you tell us about your experience with neurodiversity? When did you realise that you weren’t neurotypical? What challenges did you face? What is it like now?Struggled with by-the-book teaching style in schoolAfter moving to the US, became aware of ADHD and found it explained the trials and joys of her brainDivergent thinking is a big asset for her work with clients - sees things from a different perspectiveMicrodosing 2 times per week helps with cognitive overload (too many tabs) and anxietyHow has your neurodivergence affected your financial life?In business, she’s great at starting things but polishing/last mile is hardLearning is to delegate the integration workAdvice to only focus on one thing has been unhelpful. She’s been able to form a cohesive niche from doing many different thingsHow has it affected your relationships?Got told in the past: “You’re too intense/loud”Moving to the US has made it easier to find people on the same wavelength She now warns new clients “This is how I am” and puts out authentic content so she attracts people who like the way she is What "work" projects are you concentrating on?Coaching for digital entrepreneurs who are open to change and want help systematising their businessRecently published a book “Mastering the Basics of ClickUp: Get Up and Running in No Time: Easy project management using repeatable processes”YouTube channel + Boss Your Business podcastHow about the rest of the time? What do you enjoy doing in your off time?Fitness: 1-mile circuit around her neighborhoodGoing to the beach: amazing sunsets in San DiegoExperiencing food: tamale cooking classWhat does your morning routine look like and how has it evolved over time?Coffee on the patio - sitting and thinkingReadingJournalingGymWhat do you do to optimize productivity during your working hours?No client meetings before 10 amWork mode on the phoneEliminate decision fatigue: plan the night before (in the future, she’ll hire a business manager to help prioritise)COMMERCIAL BREAKWhat is one habit you'd like to remove from your life (either a bad habit or one that takes up too much time)?Using phone too much (uses parental controls to help)How do you switch off at night?Sleep:Avoid hot baths late at nightAvoid alcoholCold roomWeighted blanketBrain dump ideas (voice notes)Luna app for sleep: bedtime stories + painting a sceneAura ring to track dataWhat resources (books, philosophies, apps, sensory toys) do you find most helpful for productivity and habit formation?Books:Her book: “Mastering the Basics of ClickUp: Get Up and Running in No Time: Easy project management using repeatable processes”The One ThingAtomic HabitsApps:Luna sleep appWhere can people connect with you or find your work?askyvi.comDo you have any final words or asks for our audience?Be kind to yourselfJoey’s creativity course