ADHD Songwriter Mae Stephens Went From Asda To Worldwide Hit

Mae Stephens went from working at ASDA to becoming a TikTok sensation with her hit "If We Ever Broke Up," securing a major record deal, performing at Glastonbury, and racking up over 500 million streams worldwide.In this episode, Mae opens up to Ben about how her ADHD fuels her songwriting, the transformative power of therapy, and why she embraces the "weird and wonderful." Plus, don’t miss an EXCLUSIVE listen to the original recording of "If We Ever Broke Up."________________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently. Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348 Host: Ben BransonProducer: Bella NealeVideo Editor: Tom ForristerSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348_____________________________________Follow & subscribe… Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20podcastBen Branson @seedlip_benMae Stephens @maestephens_If you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The lightbulb, Willy Wonka, The Beatles & even the screen you’re reading this on would not exist without neurodivergent minds.Join Ben Branson (Autistic/ADHD), the visionary founder of Seedlip, as he sits down with great minds that think differently: from neurodivergent entrepreneurs & talented creatives to renowned authors, psychologists & experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.