How it all started
Rach received a formal diagnosis of ADHD Combined Type from the NHS in January 2020 after a process lasting one year and six months. Unfortunately, her post-diagnosis appointments with the psychiatrist were cancelled due to the UK’s lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rach turned to Twitter to find community and launched an informal and honest substack newsletter ‘Adulting ADHD’ to share her journey of navigating adulthood with ADHD and to offer support to others who felt alone and misunderstood.
Background
Rach Idowu, a London native, has a degree in International Business and has lived in various countries such as the US, Spain, Malta, and Qatar. Rach was formerly a UK Civil Servant and now works in the Energy sector.
Rach has had a multifaceted career spanning finance, procurement, public policy, international negotiations, strategy and management. Rach utilises her professional background to deliver engaging talks on ADHD awareness and creating inclusive workplaces for both managers and employees.
ADHD Advocacy
After Rach’s ADHD diagnosis in January 2020, she embraced advocacy through her pseudonym ‘Adulting ADHD’. Ever since, she’s been sharing her genuine journey of navigating adulthood with ADHD through her unfiltered substack newsletter and engaging social media posts. Rach spreads awareness about ADHD through news features and speaking engagements, driven by her heartfelt passion to support fellow adults with ADHD and challenge societal stereotypes surrounding the condition. Additionally, she is the business owner of RAVERGENT Ltd and the creator of the first-ever ADHD flashcards tailored specifically for adults with ADHD.
“I showed this to my dad and he thinks he might have ADHD, like me”
— Happy Customer