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The Mogul Mom Podcast

The Mogul Mom Podcast

Written by: Gabriella Ribeiro
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 Every Mom has a story, but often times life takes over and it gets buried so.. The Mogul Mom Podcast is a platform where brilliant Mom's get to share their personal stories and wisdom. I love a good conversation and I always have a ton of questions so this is gonna be fun! I'm Gabriella Ribeiro of The Mogul Mom. Thanks for joining us!2026 Economics Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Smartercast Season One - Episode One

    Smartercast Season One - Episode One
    Jan 26 2026
    I'm really excited to kind of kick off this podcast journey on Smartercast with Peter, because I couldn't think of a better person who embodies all of the things that I want to accomplish with these chats. Part of the reason I wanted to do this was to take people that are really, really smart at something, really brilliant at something, share them with everybody else, and hopefully they'll be able to pick up some of the things from these people that I have been able to pick up along the way. So I pick up a lot of things from Peter every day of my life, and I know that this channel will kind of make you think about things a little bit differently. So I was thinking how I wanted to start this because with, you know, within Peter's case, he's so many things, and there's so much accomplishment behind him and still yet to come, but I think a lot of those things stem from the fact that he has ADHD, and he's been really open about that, so I think that that's probably the best way to sort of start this chat and to talk about all of the ways that that has helped him in his life. Smartercast S1E1 — Peter Shankman on ADHD, Routines, and Relationships [[Smartercast_S1_E1_GO](https://otter.ai/u/nB20OdXmnZ4qUQvNIlUgEfyuvDg)] - Host: Gabriela Ribeiro (GR) - Guest: Peter Shankman (PS) — author, speaker, entrepreneur, ADHD advocate - Theme: Reframing ADHD as a strength, building systems, managing highs/lows, and relationship dynamics 0:01:48 — Intro and welcome Peter Shankman! 0:01:48 — Daily context 0:02:24 — Discovering ADHD and early years School experiences, mislabeling as "disruptive," and late diagnosis in mid-30s after a therapist's assessment. Realization that "weird" habits were self-medicating (e.g., early workouts for chemical balance) 0:04:45 — Letting go of outside judgment Moving past imposter syndrome and "reading the comments"; prioritizing routines that make you your best self. 0:06:25 — What ADHD feels like day-to-day "Everything or nothing is exciting": the rabbit-hole morning and the need for rules and structure. Systems: 4:00 a.m. lights, immediate Peloton ride, simplified wardrobe to reduce decision fatigue; working outside the home to reduce distractions. 0:10:31 — Risk, creativity, and taking swings Seeking acceptance vs. the courage to try; the "highway of life" is littered with unattempted ideas (bubble tea story). Decision rule: If it doesn't land you in jail or worse, try it—learn from failure 0:13:35 — Defining a "good day" Entrepreneurship's ebb and flow; the need for daily forward motion to offset imposter syndrome. 0:16:12 — Managing lows and avoiding spirals "Guardrails" approach: if sales or deals fall through, default to controllables (gym, healthy meal, focused tasks) to prevent cascading decisions. 0:18:28 — Partnering with someone who's neurodiverse How to support: listen before giving notes; provide bounded choices (e.g., "pizza, Chinese, or Italian?") to avoid overwhelm. Anecdotes: the infamous colonic "date," White Castle Valentine's lesson—intention vs. impact and embracing "the crazy" with boundaries. 0:25:52 — Travel as medicine Planes as deep-focus environments; dopamine from transit and novelty; "the journey is the destination" 0:27:50 — Conflict, accountability, and timing When ADHD folks already know they messed up: give space; avoid puncturing the "emotional dam" in the first moments; schedule clarity helps (calendar invites) 0:31:51 — Books and reframing ADHD Faster Than Normal: systems that transform ADHD from curse to gift; why "the only winning move is often not to play" with certain triggers (e.g., alcohol). 0:35:34 — What's next!? 0:37:05 — Connect with Peter - peter@petershankman.com via his site; socials at @petershankman (except Twitter) Quotes: - "Everything or nothing is exciting." [0:06:42, [Smartercast_S1_E1_GO](https://otter.ai/u/nB20OdXmnZ4qUQvNIlUgEfyuvDg)] - "The only winning move is often not to play." (on avoiding trigger scenarios) [0:33:40–0:34:40, [Smartercast_S1_E1_GO](https://otter.ai/u/nB20OdXmnZ4qUQvNIlUgEfyuvDg)] - "The journey is the destination." [0:25:52–0:27:50, [Smartercast_S1_E1_GO](https://otter.ai/u/nB20OdXmnZ4qUQvNIlUgEfyuvDg)] Resources Mentioned - Book: Faster Than Normal (Peter Shankman) - Peter's site/socials for contact and speaking peter@petershankman.com via his site; socials at @petershankman
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    38 mins
  • The_Mogul_Mom_Podcast_S1_E6_Serra Levent

    The_Mogul_Mom_Podcast_S1_E6_Serra Levent
    Jun 22 2023
    25 mins
  • The Mogul Mom Podcast: Anna Fishman: From finance to travel, see how career shifts are absolutely possible.

    The Mogul Mom Podcast: Anna Fishman: From finance to travel, see how career shifts are absolutely possible.
    May 25 2023

    From finance to travel, see how career shifts are absolutely possible. Meet Anna Fishman and hear her story of pursuing her passion and evolving it into a thriving business with laughs and a fresh approach to customer service.
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    26 mins
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