How'd You Get THAT Job?! – Details, episodes & analysis

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How'd You Get THAT Job?!

Understood.org, Eleni Matheou

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Frequency: 1 episode/13d. Total Eps: 50

From the Understood Podcast Network, How’d You Get THAT Job?! is a podcast that explores the unique (and often unexpected) career paths of people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Listen as host Eleni Matheou interviews people about finding a job they love, and a career that reflects who they are and how they learn. Understood is a nonprofit and social impact organization dedicated to shaping a world where the 1 in 5 people who learn and think differently can thrive. Learn more about How’d You Get THAT Job?! and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2021 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
18/08/2026
#95
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08/08/2026
#96
🇩🇪 Germany - careers
27/07/2026
#86
🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
08/06/2026
#91
🇨🇦 Canada - careers
24/05/2026
#80
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#89
🇨🇦 Canada - careers
17/05/2026
#60
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05/05/2026
#56
🇨🇦 Canada - careers
06/04/2026
#68
🇨🇦 Canada - careers
05/04/2026
#61

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Workplace self-advocacy, experimentation, and taking chances: What we’ve learned this series

Episode 50

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 • Duration 17:49

If there’s one thing we’ve learned throughout this show, it’s that people can thrive at work not in spite of their differences, but because of them. People with learning and thinking differences like ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia all have strengths. But sometimes it takes finding the right job — and the right tools — to allow them to shine.

In this final episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, host Eleni Matheou looks back at themes we’ve seen from guests in the series. Tune in to learn how taking a chance, experimenting with strategies, and asking for support can help you on your career path.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

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Lessons from a chief marketing officer with ADHD and dyslexia

Episode 49

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 • Duration 19:59

It’s the last interview for How’d You Get THAT Job?! For this special episode, our guest is Nathan Friedman, co-president and chief marketing officer at Understood.org. Nathan was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child. Early in his career, he didn’t openly discuss his learning and thinking differences. But now he recognizes the value of being vulnerable and embracing them.

Today, Nathan is helping shape the world so people with learning and thinking differences can thrive.

Nathan went from a political science degree at Washington University in St. Louis to the world of marketing. He started as an assistant account executive at Ogilvy and at 27 became their youngest managing director. He went on to start his own company before joining Understood, where he oversees marketing and provides operational and strategic support.

Listen to Nathan’s insights into the power of advocacy, finding relatable role models, and creating a supportive network.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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When carpentry skills and ADHD run in the family

Episode 40

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 • Duration 22:57

Michael Upshall Senior and Junior both have ADHD. This father-and-son duo doubles as boss and employee in their carpentry business, Probuilt Design + Build. In both work and life, they understand how the other thinks.

For Michael Sr., school never matched how his brain worked, and he left high school in the 10th grade. That’s when he took up an apprenticeship, eventually starting his own business. He’s now a master carpenter. And he was diagnosed with ADHD in 2012.

Michael Jr. was diagnosed when he entered high school, so he got the support to help him finish school. He’s been working at his father’s business since he was 12. Now, as an adult, he’s learning the ropes of running a business — while picking up ADHD strategies from his father along the way.

Listen to this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?! for our first interview with two guests. Get tips to keep track of your thoughts, and learn why contracting could be the right fit for you.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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Workplace disclosure as an editor with dyslexia

Episode 39

Wednesday, January 25, 2023 • Duration 19:48

Darcey Gohring was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child. But she didn’t feel comfortable disclosing her dyslexia at work until she was a manager. She was scared that her co-workers in the editing and writing world would look at her work differently. Now, she teaches writing classes and is an editor at Zibby Magazine.

When Darcey was diagnosed, her father didn’t believe that her dyslexia was real. He thought she just needed to “try harder.” This shame followed her into adulthood. And it made her worry about what her colleagues would think of her learning difference. But when she got her promotion, she realized that she didn’t need to worry. Now, as a manager and teacher, she supports others in being vulnerable and sharing their stories.

Listen in to hear more about disclosure in the workplace, and how Darcey’s own life experience inspired her upcoming novel.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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How dysgraphia and written expression challenges inspired a film festival

Episode 38

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 • Duration 20:18

Isaac Zablocki always had messy handwriting and trouble getting his thoughts down on paper. When he was growing up, teachers in both Israel and the United States assumed his challenges had to do with switching between languages. It wasn’t until college that he was diagnosed with dysgraphia, dyslexia, and ADHD.

Because it was hard for Isaac to express himself through writing, he found himself drawn to film. Now, he’s the director of film programming at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) Manhattan. He’s also the co-founder of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, the largest U.S. film festival dedicated to showcasing films by or about people with disabilities. Learn how Isaac’s work in the disability film world highlights differences and promotes stories of those who are often unheard.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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BONUS: Workplace tips and coping skills we’ve learned

Episode 37

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 • Duration 21:13

Trying to figure out the right job can be challenging — and feel pretty lonely — especially when you have learning and thinking differences. But luckily, there are ways to smooth your career path, and people to get advice from.

In this bonus episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, host Eleni Matheou shares what we’ve heard throughout the show so far, and things we’ve learned. Tune in to explore common threads, like trying new things and being open to failure. Listen now to learn how to stack your skills into the perfect combo for both you and your employer.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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Managing your emotions with ADHD: One lawyer’s story

Episode 36

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 • Duration 20:20

Dina Ragab is a lawyer with ADHD working on the California high-speed rail project. Dina has always known that she was “neurospicy,” but therapists couldn’t see past her anxiety to the ADHD underneath. It wasn’t until after law school that she was diagnosed, went on medication, and realized there were ways to manage her sometimes all-consuming emotions.

Dina’s job path wasn’t always a smooth one. She went through a few positions and work environments until she found the honest, straightforward boss that she needed. In this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, hear Dina describe her journey through misdiagnosis — and how self-advocacy is an opportunity for co-workers to take one another’s needs into consideration.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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ADHD hyperfocus brings this journalist’s research to the next level

Episode 35

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 • Duration 27:38

Omar Mouallem is a journalist and filmmaker with ADHD. Omar has worn many hats — journalist, documentary filmmaker, “fake dean” of his self-made school Pandemic University School of Writing, and real professor — all without a college degree. When he began writing Praying to the West, he struggled to focus on one topic for an entire book. That led Omar to his ADHD diagnosis.

As a freelance writer for many years, Omar flourished as his busy mind moved from project to project. He’s won awards for his investigative journalism, where hyperfocusing down research rabbit holes is a strength. When the pandemic hit, and work dried up overnight, he had a lot to reconsider. Listen to this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?! to hear how he got his start from a Craigslist ad — and how impulsivity can actually work in your favor.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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How balancing anxiety and ADHD understimulation led to my “just right” job

Episode 34

Wednesday, October 26, 2022 • Duration 23:30

Delia Gallegos combined her love of fandoms with her business experience to create the perfect job for her ADHD. Delia is the chief financial officer of Black Nerds Create (BNC), a collective for marginalized creators to make fandom content.

Delia first joined BNC as a side hobby to her business operations career. But during the pandemic, she took part in the great resignation and left a job she loved at the Smithsonian. Delia realized that everything she loved about that job was about being there. Without the stimuli of in-person work, she couldn’t get a thing done. Delia’s resignation led her to transition her hobby to full time when she saw that BNC could use her business skills.

Listen to this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?! for tips on forming habits with ADHD — and how sometimes you need to throw everything against the wall to see what sticks.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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A wastewater engineer cuts the crap about ADHD at work

Episode 33

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 • Duration 17:24

Scottie Donovan is a New York City wastewater engineer with ADHD. When she entered the field, being on the frontlines of a pandemic wasn’t what she expected. But since wastewater helps determine positive COVID-19 cases, she’s played a vital role in public health information. She’s also heard enough poop jokes to last a lifetime.

Scottie chose to study civil engineering because of how interactive it is. She’s worked in water treatment plants, and eventually found herself at a desk job in a consulting role. This transition wasn’t the easiest for her ADHD. But with tools like lists and time chunking, she makes her days work for her. In this week’s episode of How’d You Get THAT Job?!, get Scottie’s tips for being honest about how much work you can take on. Plus, get a history lesson on how the sewer system advanced our civilization.

To find a transcript for this episode and more resources, visit the episode page at Understood.

We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at thatjob@understood.org.

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Introducing "MissUnderstood", the first-ever podcast channel for women with ADHD. Listen Now: lnk.to/missunderstood

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