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In this episode of the ADHD Entrepreneur Accelerator Podcast, Host Steve August talks with Ross Heatley, Founder of Project Fluency LTD. Ross shares how his journey with ADHD, autism, and giftedness inspired him to create a digital support app designed for neurodiverse minds. He explains how Project Fluency helps users reflect, grow, and connect by combining executive function tools, wellness features, and real-world challenges. Ross also opens up about leaving corporate work to build a system that empowers self-understanding and balance, turning personal struggles into innovation and meaningful change.

Ross is not just building an app; he is creating support that meets people where they are. Through Project Fluency, he helps neurodiverse individuals manage daily life, build confidence, and connect with others. His ADHD and autism once made traditional work hard to navigate, but now they guide his creativity and purpose. By combining reflection, structure, and compassion, he shows how self-awareness can turn challenges into tools for growth and lasting change.

Ross spent years working in HR before turning his focus to creating tools that better support neurodiverse people. Through Project Fluency, he is building an all-in-one app that helps users organise their lives, improve well-being, and connect through shared experiences. His discovery of being both autistic and ADHD reshaped how he understands success and balance. Now, through reflection, technology, and empathy, he helps others turn self-discovery into strength and build support systems that truly work.

Key Takeaways:

• ADHD & Autism: Ross turns self-understanding into balance and growth.
• Project Fluency: His app helps neurodiverse users reflect, grow, and connect.
• From Challenge to Change: Personal struggles shaped his mission.
• Balanced Structure: He blends focus with flexibility for steady progress.
• Build What You Need: When support is missing, create it with purpose.

Additional Insights:

• Balance First: Ross builds structure with room for creativity and rest.
• Three-Hour Rule: He sets daily goals in short, focused blocks of time.
• Purple Path: His idea of balance blends order and freedom for sustainable work.
• Community Focus: Ross aims to make Project Fluency open and supportive for everyone.

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• “If something doesn’t exist, go and make it yourself.” - Ross Heatley
• “Being twice exceptional means having both giftedness and neurodivergence.” - Ross Heatley
• “Be kind to yourself; pressure and comparison are the thief of joy.” - Ross Heatley

Join Ross as he shares how discovering his ADHD and autism shaped his path from HR advisor to founder. Learn how Project Fluency helps neurodiverse people build structure, confidence, and real-world connections. Discover how reflection, empathy, and balance can turn self-awareness into growth and lasting purpose.

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