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Success Is Only Half the Story
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In this episode, Patrick Casale and Gabrielle Juliano-Villani pull back the curtain on what entrepreneurship really looks like when you're neurodivergent.
From burnout and chronic illness to purpose, friendship, travel, and creating businesses that actually fit your brain, this conversation explores the realities that rarely make it onto social media. They also share why they created the free Diverge Summit—a first-of-its-kind event bringing together more than 20 experts to talk about the intersection of neurodivergence, entrepreneurship, nervous system regulation, chronic health, creativity, and sustainable success.
Whether you're autistic, ADHD, living with chronic illness, or simply trying to build a business without losing yourself in the process, this episode is an honest reminder that success doesn't have to come at the expense of your wellbeing.
You'll learn:
- Why traditional definitions of success often lead neurodivergent entrepreneurs to burnout—and how to build a business that actually supports your life.
- How purpose, community, and authentic relationships can create more sustainable motivation than chasing validation or achievement.
- What to expect from the free Diverge Summit, featuring 23 conversations on entrepreneurship, chronic illness, nervous system regulation, creativity, and neurodivergent success.
Sign up for the free Diverge Summit here: https://www.allthingspractice.com/diverge
More about Gabrielle:
Gabrielle Juliano-Villani is a licensed clinical social worker, consultant, coach, entrepreneur, and educator based in Sarasota, FL. She has been in the mental health field for over a decade specializing in stress, chronic health conditions, and trauma.
After realizing her own burnout in 2021, she sold her thriving group practice and made it her mission to educate others on the impact stress has on our everyday lives. Gabrielle pulls from her experience as an EMDR and Polyvagal Informed therapist to utilize mind/body approaches to help others implement everyday strategies to manage stress and live their best lives.
Gabrielle is an international speaker, retreat leader, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, The Daily Om, Bustle, and the Everyday Woman TV Network. When she's not working, Gabrielle is teaching Zumba, surfing, or reading a psychological thriller at the beach.
- Website: https://gabriellejulianovillani.com
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