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🙋‍♀️ I’m @michelleshavdiaadhd | Find Your Spark est.2011 (15 yrs)
Colchester ADHD Coach |
Coaching Psychologist MSc
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Our fourth issue focussed on a subject very close to my heart - neurodivergence.

Covering personal and professional viewpoints, the issue was jam-packed with brilliant writing, personal experiences and reflections, art, poetry, and two (count 'em!) Q&As with the brilliant Natalia-Nana Lester-Bush and 'Find Your Spark' founder Michelle Shavdia.

Our next issue is all about AI and its effects on our lives. Is it make them better? Worse? Does it make you more worries about your future?

Submissions are being accepted from RIGHT NOW, until 1st October - and earlier the better, because I have to edit this thing on my own!

Find out more at www.theframemagazine.co.uk, visit the link in the bio, or wing us an email at theframesubmissions@gmail.com

And if that isn't enough for you, we're now on Substack! Find us there. I don't know the link. You'll work it out.

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Menopause and mental health are closely intertwined, and addressing mental health proactively during this time supports emotional stability, cognitive function, resilience, and overall well-being as women navigate hormonal and life changes.

Furthermore, there is a link between menopause and ADHD, which interact through hormonal pathways that influence brain function, making it essential to recognize and address ADHD symptoms specifically during menopause to improve well-being, cognitive clarity, and emotional health.

♀️For this reason, the guest speaker on the Menopause Café on November 2nd is Michelle Shavdia - Founder of Find Your Spark & ADHD Coach.
Michelle qualified in Coaching Psychology at Masters level in 2015 and was working in schools and youth centres to support at-risk young people. Soon thereafter, Michelle and Find Your Spark moved to Colchester.

In 2021, Michelle was late diagnosed with ADHD, dyspraxia, and dyscalculia. As a result, she uses her Coaching Psychology Masters qualification to support those with a similar lived experience as herself.

🫶As usual, Menopause Health Coach and Yoga Teacher Liana is the host of the Menopause Café sharing her tips on movement, food and lifestyle. She lends books from her Menopause Library and liaised with #makingmenopausematter charity bringing to the meetings handy booklets that have guidelines, easy to understand stages of menopause and a symptom checker to know where you’re at in your hormonal transition. This booklet is also very useful on GP consultations and as a resource for more information.

🎫The Menopause Café is a free event, but booking is advised so we can set up accordingly. Please book your space via the ‘Events’ page of the humankindcafe.co.uk.
You’ll find us at the back of the café between 10am and midday on November 2nd .

FYI 🎄 There will be no Menopause Café in December due to Billericay’s Christmas Market.

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ABOUT ME…

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Hello and welcome to all my new followers — whether you’re a book lover, a reader, an author, a fan of my books or simply looking for some real-life stuff which isn’t doctored — you are welcome here.

I’m Soulla Christodoulou, a UK Greek Cypriot who writes and edits and occasionally finds a home for the works of the writers I collaborate with.

I am currently working with/representing @natashakostalas @electra_tanny @findyoursparkadhd @lalla_1900 @senmonro_official @christinakatsi_author @marios_writes — follow their journeys for inspiration.

Six-times published author didn’t come easy to me and it is through sharing and learning from my own experiences that I have built a genuinely caring and supportive community here as well as founded my business, WRITING FOR LIFE.

Previously in secondary teaching I have honed those skills to support new and seasoned authors write their best stories, offer editing and writing services which include face-to-face mentoring.

I am a sucker for romance stories (and write them too!) but also like to read memoirs, cosy mysteries, crime fiction, thrillers, non-fiction texts and many of the classics (currently reading Pride & Prejudice)

I am an editor who puts kindness in the centre of everything I do. I am not here to judge or put pressure on you, (though I like to work with deadlines) but rather teach you about the art of writing, how to connect better with words, how to enjoy language and how to write stories that will connect emotionally with your readers.

I also 🩵 to travel and this year have travelled to Cyprus and The Netherlands.

What’s the best thing about connecting with me? Do we have anything in common?

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#soullachristodoulou #soullaauthor #booksworthreading #editor #literaryagent #writinglife #kindnessmatters #collaborations #workwithme #helloandwelcome #ukgreekcypriot #greekcypriot

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SUPER PRODUCTIVE DAY

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Sometimes it takes just one meeting to make your whole day productive!

Thank you Gemma @maddisonhousepress for your time last week!

Michelle @findyoursparkadhd and I have a lot to consider and look forward to creating a realistic and workable plan moving forward. Exciting times.

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#soullachristodoulou #literaryagent #editor #booksworthreading #soullaauthor #successmindset #makingthingshappen

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We wanted to share @findyoursparkadhd with you. Amanda went through some 121 coaching with Michelle from Find Your Spark to help her understand her ADHD as she was waiting for diagnosis. Michelle helped Amanda to get to grips with her neurodivergent behaviour, how to tackle some of the struggles of running a business and navigating life knowing how her brain works in a neurotypical world. Amanda now has some insight and tips and tools to improve her daily habits and smash life with her spark and humour! Get in touch with Michelle to find out about her coaching programme.

#adhd #adhdcoaching #essex #neurodivergent #adhdinwomen #adhdbusinessowner #adhdlife #adhdsupport #findyourspark #tipsandadvice

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SOMETHING MAGICAL HAPPENS WHEN…

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women support women!

Delighted to be supporting these two women on their writing journeys!

Michelle @findyoursparkadhd and I have been working together for a couple of months on a wonderfully creative project around supporting and offering guidance for individuals diagnosed with ADHD. Working with Michelle is an absolute pleasure. She is dedicated, passionate and always smiling which makes our collaboration a smooth process and one which makes us both happy. Cannot wait to share her completed work with you.

Traci @tarosewood is a seasoned writer with a beautiful list of fiction titles to her name. You can find out more about her books and writing on my newsletter, out today or you can follow here on Instagram.

Tag a woman you love to support below… let’s share the love, support and laughter!

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#womensupportingwomen #womeninspiringwomen #writingforlife #writingcommunity #writinglife #soullachristodoulou #soullaauthor #soullaauthor #writingsupport #womenwholift #collaboration #workingtogether

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HAPPY NEW MONTH

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Happy new month dear friends and family — my notebooks are filling up with plans, ideas and strategies!

And I am grateful!

So I would like to thank these beautiful souls for all their love, support and friendship — some I collaborate with, others I have recently got to know, some I enjoy good conversation with and a few I’m lucky enough to have ever loyal and present in my life.

@alanowlreynolds
@natashakostalas
@findyoursparkadhd
@electra_tanny
@mandieholgate
@marios_writes
@seawardangela
@marsy_72
@corinneschurink
@julianaski
@athena_mandis
@ioannaik
@sarahstephensescapes

Tag someone you would like to say thank you to.

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#soullachristodoulou #gratitude #thankyou #soullas2025 #may1st

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Today, we’re celebrating women everywhere—especially the incredible female business owners we’re lucky to support! 💪✨ Running a business takes passion, resilience, and endless determination, and we’re constantly inspired by the women who juggle it all and make things happen.

Many of our amazing female clients aren’t pictured here, but their hard work, dedication, and success deserve just as much recognition. From solopreneurs to growing teams, we see first-hand the effort that goes into building something incredible.

Here’s to lifting each other up, supporting women in business, and making space for success—together! 💕
@laurenmurphymakeup
@laurenmurphyskinclinic
@laurenmurphybride
@u_go_physio
@sierrasixmedia
@findyoursparkadhd
@coloncoach
@wccsolicitors
@essexbusinesspartnerships

@internationalwomensday_global

Tag a woman who inspires you! 👇

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WRITE YOUR STORY

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I have just finished a brilliantly productive and enjoyable 2-hour online meeting with my business coach @mandieholgate @thebusinesswomansnetworkuk and reeling with plans and ideas for my book marketing and PR in 2025!

Thank you to everyone who helped me! I am ready to write my story bigger and even better, to feel and experience more, in 2025!

What do you want for 2025?

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#bookpromotion #bookplanning #pr #authorlife #planningforsuccess #successmindset #collaboration #businesscoach #soullas2024 #planning2025

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@findyoursparkadhd is offering £10 off your booking when you use this ad to book. Contact Michelle via her website and book on eventbrite and get your Special November Discount! Last one of the year, so make it count!

#adhd #adhdawareness #colchester #chillout #chilloutcentre #freeparking #stanway #neurodiversity #adhdsupport

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New episode out now! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I chat to ADHD coach and psychologist Michelle Shavdia from @findyoursparkadhd who, when at age 27 went to a medical professional with suspected dyspraxia, was told she couldn’t possibly have dyspraxia as she had a masters!

We’ve moved on since then - but not a lot!

Michelle has since been diagnosed with dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD.

We chat about being impulsive teenagers, why there is a high percentage of prisoners with ADHD, and why there are still massive misconceptions around what ADHD actually is and how detrimental that is for our young children.

Enjoy! Out on all podcast platforms or link in bio and stories.

Were you an impulsive teenager? And how does that translate now in later life?

#adhdpodcast #podcaster #adhdawareness #adhdchildren #adhdadults #adhdadulting

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Ooh ooh!! Two HALF PRICE tickets for tomorrow (Monday) for the ADHD Awareness Session!! Get in touch with Michelle to secure your space! You’ll find out so much and get a better awareness of where your next steps will be for you or your child 🙌🏼🙌🏼 @findyoursparkadhd

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