MYM 206 | Neurodivergent and Unapologetic: Maddy’s Journey from Burnout to Bold Business

Send us Fan MailIn this eye-opening episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar welcomes the unapologetic, dynamic, and multi-talented Maddy Alexander-Grout — the voice behind “Mad About Money.” From building a thriving franchise business to facing £80,000 in debt, navigating burnout, and ultimately receiving an ADHD and autism diagnosis, Maddy’s journey is anything but ordinary.She opens up about how being neurodivergent shaped her business journey, why she speaks out against injustice on social media (even when it costs her income), and how she turned her struggles into fuel to build an inclusive empire. You’ll hear the raw truth behind building a business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur, how Maddy grew a membership of nearly 400 people, and why visibility and values go hand-in-hand. If you’ve ever felt “too much” for the business world or worried about being fully seen — this episode is for you.Episode Highlights with Timestamps:00:00 – Kay introduces Maddy and the story behind their first meeting01:08 – What being a “multi-potentialite” really means and how Maddy shows up in business02:54 – Helping marginalized entrepreneurs build visible, values-led businesses04:00 – How redundancy led to Maddy’s first business — and how she scaled it to 27 franchises06:13 – The pandemic hits — and her thriving business collapses overnight07:33 – Building an £80K app that became a “money pit”08:44 – Burnout, ADHD diagnosis, and the business that nearly killed her10:50 – The lightbulb moment: How her son’s diagnosis revealed her own neurodivergence13:46 – Choosing between ADHD chaos and autistic clarity with medication15:02 – Living with the “fruit bowl” of neurodivergent traits — and making peace with it16:10 – Writing her first book Mad About Money as a dyslexic entrepreneur18:57 – Lessons learned from a failed business, and how they shaped her new one19:46 – Building her £20/month membership to 400+ people and becoming a visibility strategist21:17 – How her brand now reflects her story — tattoos, hair, book, and all22:50 – Launching a second podcast, Mad About Business, for neurodivergent entrepreneurs25:06 – Geƫng banned from TikTok’s Creator Program for supporƟng the trans community27:00 – Being wrongly targeted by the press and turning hate into visibility30:08 – How to connect with Maddy and get her book Mad About Money31:25 – Final words of encouragement for entrepreneurs struggling with identity and visibilityAbout Maddy Alexander-Grout:Maddy is a neurodivergent business strategist, visibility coach, and author of Mad About Money. She helps underrepresented and marginalized entrepreneurs grow bold, values-driven businesses by showing up fully as themselves — neurodivergence, queerness, ADHD, tattoos, and all. She’s also the founder of a thriving online membership and host of two podcasts: Mad About Money and Mad About Business. Her mission? To help others feel seen, celebrated, and supported — while making more money in the process.Connect with Maddy:Website: https://stan.store/MadAboutMoneyOfficialInstagram: @maddietalksmoneyTikTok: @madaboutmoneyofficialFacebook: Maddy Alexander-GroutLinkedIn: Maddy Alexander-GroutConnect with Kay Suthar!Website: https://makeyourmarkagency.com/Podcast: https://www.makeyourmarkpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-suthar-make-your-mark/Facebook Group: Podcast PowerHouseEmail: [email protected] Gifts from Kay Suthar:3 Ultimate Secrets to Getting Booked on Podcasts: https://getbookedonpodcast.com/5 Simple Steps To Launch Your Podcast in 14 Days: https://14daystolaunch.comFREE Gifts from Kay Suthar:3 Ultimate Secrets to Getting Booked on Podcasts: https://getbookedonpodcast.com5 Simple Steps to Launch Your Podcast in 14 Days: https://14daystolaunch.com