Episode 86 - International ADHD Conference 2025: Kansas City [Behind The Scenes Pt. 2]

Welcome to Part 2 of our International ADHD Conference Special, recorded live in Kansas City! 🎙✨

In this episode, we continue our behind-the-scenes tour of the conference with powerful conversations featuring members of ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) — one of the leading global organisations supporting adults with ADHD and also co-sponsor of this prestigious conference.

This edition features:

Duane Gordon
President of ADDA, speaking on community, advocacy, and the mission behind ADDA’s global support network for adults with ADHD.

Renée Crook — ADDA Spirit of Community Award Recipient
This prestigious award honours an individual who truly embodies ADDA’s core values: inclusion, support, creativity, credibility, and intention. Across a lifetime of involvement, Renée has created welcoming, nonjudgmental spaces; uplifted diverse voices; shared accurate and compassionate knowledge; and served with authenticity and purpose. Her work has helped shape ADDA’s culture into a global community grounded in trust, empathy, and innovation. She doesn’t just represent ADDA’s values — she lives them.

Kofi Obeng
ADDA contributor and community advocate, reflecting on representation, belonging, and the importance of inclusive spaces for adults with ADHD. Kofi is also the Executive Director at ADDA

Dr. Brandi Bolling — Keynote Speaker
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Bolling shares her perspective as a medical doctor, educator, and advocate supporting individuals with ADHD across diverse communities, bringing passion and clarity to her keynote themes.

▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube. More conference specials are on the way — stay tuned!