Episode 020
ADHD, Layoffs, and the Money Moves That Changed Everything with Sherry Andrews
She got fired from her “safe” job after 17 years. Then she hiked the Inca Trail, discovered ADHD, and became a financial coach. (Not in that order.)
Sherry Andrews spent nearly two decades climbing the corporate ladder at a cheese packaging plant – no joke. She was loyal, reliable, and doing what she thought she was supposed to do. Then the company handed her a pink slip and a very abrupt identity crisis.
Suddenly jobless, in shock, and forced to reevaluate everything, Sherry went on a literal trek (to Peru), got real about her finances, and built a whole new career that aligned with her brain and her values.
In this conversation, she talks about the trauma of getting let go from the “safe” path, what she learned about money (and herself) after being diagnosed with ADHD, and how budgeting can be both empowering and fun – yes, fun. If your paycheck feels like a lifeline you hate holding onto, this one’s for you.
“People don’t care what letters are after your name. They care that you know where they are – and that you can help.”
Connect with SHERRY:
- Website: www.moneymindsetfc.com
- TikTok: @moneymindsetcoaching
- Instagram: @moneymindsetfc
- Podcast: Mind and Money Podcast
Timestamps:
00:00 Fired after 17 years – the wake-up call she didn’t see coming
03:15 Burnout, cheese plants, and quarterly cry sessions
07:10 A trip to Peru and the shock of meeting people who loved their jobs
09:50 From “I could never” to “why not me?” – starting a business
12:09 ADHD, impostor syndrome, and the need to be credentialed
13:50 Budgeting without deprivation – the power of multiple bank accounts
17:23 How to trick your brain into saving (especially with ADHD)
20:07 Facing the numbers – why avoidance keeps you broke
24:12 Grace, tattoos, and starting from zero
28:09 What ADHD looks like on the inside (and why it matters for money)
30:03 Getting excited for tax season (yes, really)
34:05 Small pots, big shifts – how Sherry gamifies budgeting
37:05 Where to start – how to work with Sherry