Ablepreneurs Stories

My name is Donna Richardson. I am an Ablepreneur.

I have undiagnosed ADHD, and I've come to see it as one of my greatest strengths. My superpower is hyperfocus. When something genuinely interests me, I can immerse myself completely. But ask me to spend hours on repetitive, uninspiring tasks, and my brain checks out. That's how my mind works.

I thrive on juggling multiple ideas and projects. It makes me a natural entrepreneur. My motto has always been: "I can, not I can't."

As a travel journalist, novelty isn't just something I enjoy—it's how I experience the world. I don't need a safe, predictable routine. Give me a stressful situation to solve, a new destination to explore, or a stranger to connect with, and I'll rise to the challenge.

But it wasn't always like this.

I was once painfully shy. Then I learned that courage isn't the absence of fear—it's doing the things that scare you anyway. Socialising is like a muscle: use it or lose it. Every conversation, every interview, and every journey helped me grow into the person I am today.

My business is built on experiences. I tell stories.

And my own story has shaped everything I do.

I lost my mum in my late twenties. Grief changed me, but so did travel. I moved abroad on my own, navigating a new country and building a new life. It taught me resilience, independence, and confidence.

Coming home was harder.

My safety net had disappeared. I was carrying grief while living with ADHD and anxiety. At one point, I came close to becoming homeless. I was trying to fit into workplaces that weren't designed for the way my brain works, and I experienced bullying that slowly chipped away at my confidence.

For years, I believed I had to force myself into boxes that were never built for me.

Now I know better.

My brain is wired differently, and that's one of my greatest strengths. I live with ADHD, impulsivity, endless curiosity, and a constant drive for novelty. Those traits can make traditional employment challenging, but they also make me creative, adaptable, resilient, and endlessly curious about people and the world around me.

That's why I became an Ablepreneur.

I don't see challenges where others see limitations. I see opportunities, connections, and stories waiting to be told.

Everyone has a story.

Let me tell yours. DMLR Editorial Services 07500737860 email richardsonreporter@gmail.com