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Mad About... with Maddy Alexander-Grout
Welcome to Mad About…
The podcast amplifying neurodivergent voices, messy stories, and the brilliant humans who refuse to fit in boxes.
Hosted by bestselling author and visibility strategist Maddy Alexander-Grout, Mad About… is a space where neurodivergent people get to speak for themselves.
Each episode brings honest conversations about life, money, business, identity, and everything in between. No polished success stories. No pretending everything is perfect.
Just real humans sharing real experiences.
Because neurodivergent people have spent far too long being spoken about instead of being listened to.
This podcast exists to change that.
You’ll hear from entrepreneurs, creatives, parents, leaders, and everyday people who are navigating ADHD, autism, chronic conditions, hidden disabilities, and brains that simply work differently.
Some episodes are funny.
Some are raw.
Some might make you rethink everything you thought you knew about success.
But every single one gives someone a voice and visibility.
Maddy built her business and audience by telling the truth about her own struggles with ADHD, money mistakes, and not fitting into traditional business spaces. Now she uses that platform to help others be seen, heard, and valued too.
It’s about being real, imperfect, neurodivergent AF, and proud of it.
If you've ever been told you’re too much, too loud, too different, or too chaotic…
You’re in the right place.
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Mad About... with Maddy Alexander-Grout
When "Inclusive" Brands Get It Wrong with Maddy Alexander-Grout | Ep 88 | BUSINESS
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In this episode of Mad About Business, I’m breaking down the deeply frustrating experience I had with a casting call that claimed to be inclusive…
but completely missed the mark.
It started with an advert about a “campaign celebrating authenticity.” Sounded great -until I read the fine print: must be in good health, no visible tattoos or facial piercings, polished professional appearance. For a photo. Of a “real” person.
I’m calling out the double standards and outdated professionalism rules that still dominate the business world - especially when they try to parade as inclusive. If you’ve ever felt judged for how you look, dress, or show up as a neurodivergent, disabled, or simply human founder, this one’s for you.
In this episode:
- The real definition of professionalism (hint: it’s not your outfit)
- Why performative inclusivity is more damaging than none at all
- My rant on rigid beauty standards in “authentic” marketing
- Shout-outs to brands and people who are getting it right
- How I built a safer space in my membership by doing the opposite
Mentions:
- Docket by Kathryn Ann Reed – life admin platform for neurodivergent folks
- Jen Wilson – DEI coach and safe space educator
- Lloyds & Nationwide – orgs doing actual inclusion work
- “No visible tattoos?! What the fuck?”
- “This is not what inclusion looks like”
- “I’m autistic AND professional”
- “You don’t look ‘healthy’ in a photo”
- “Professionalism is a mindset, not a dress code”
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