The Linkedin Famous Podcast

The Trolls and Tribulations of Going Mega Viral on LinkedIn with Becca Chambers

• Brad Zomick

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In just over a year, Becca Chambers exploded from 4,000 to 60,000+ followers and became one of the most engaging creators on LinkedIn—with a viral post that pulled in over 17 million impressions in a single week. But her rise wasn’t just about luck or timing—it was about saying the things others wouldn’t, showing up vulnerably, and turning her neurodivergence into a creative asset.

In this episode, Becca opens up about what it really takes to grow fast on LinkedIn, how ADHD impacts her process, why masking is a survival tool, and how her viral moment wasn’t part of some grand strategy—but a two-second post that just hit a nerve.


📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Becca grew from 4K to 60K+ followers in one year
  • The story behind her 17M-impression viral post
  • How ADHD and neurodivergence influence her content creation
  • What “masking” looks like in the professional world
  • Why being an introvert doesn't disqualify you from being visible
  • The exact moment she knew LinkedIn would change her career
  • Her raw, chaotic approach to ideation and posting
  • How to use storytelling to shape your professional narrative
  • Her advice to people afraid of being “cringe” on LinkedIn
  • Why personal brand matters more than ever in the AI era


💬 Memorable Quotes:

  • “People assume I’m an extrovert. I’m not. I’m just really good at pretending to be one.”
  • “All the stuff people feel when they start posting? I feel that too. I just do it anyway.”
  • “I didn’t have a content strategy. I had ADHD and opinions.”
  • “That viral post? It wasn’t even strategic. I just said the quiet part out loud.
  • “If you’re not telling your story, someone else is shaping it for you.”


🔧 Tactical Takeaways You Can Apply Today:

  • Use your discomfort as fuel—posting doesn’t feel natural for most people at first
  • Write posts to your past self—if it helped you, it will help others
  • Capture ideas the moment they come, even in the shower
  • Authenticity > perfection. Raw, real posts win attention
  • Don’t wait until you have it “figured out”—start posting and iterate
  • Say the quiet part out loud—unspoken truths resonate deeply
  • Use LinkedIn as a personal PR engine: it beats any keynote stage
  • Being vulnerable is not weakness; it’s your brand differentiator
  • Build your personal brand before you need it
  • Don’t confuse visibility with vanity—it’s a business tool

🧰 People, Tools, and Resources Mentioned:

  • Favicon (influencer ranking tool)
  • ADHD and masking in neurodivergent professionals
  • beccachambers.com / beccahasadhd.com
  • Schitt’s Creek GIFs, used frequently in her posts
  • LinkedIn content hooks and authenticity-first strategy

Follow Becca Chambers:

→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapchambers/ 

→ Becca’s website: www.beccahasadhd.com
→ Under Embargo podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_WZuf1G-14j0vmCR2KDAGg

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