We recently connected with Devin Roscillo and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Devin, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.

I was at a pivotal point in my life….I had just asked my husband for a divorce, and I still lived in a place that really was never meant for me. It was a pivotal time in my life because I had just chosen myself over anyone else. I had just put myself first, and it was time to continue making that decision over and over. I knew I didn’t like where I was living, I had really just moved there two years ago for my marriage. But now that my marriage was ending, I had the opportunity to explore…”where did I truly want to be in the world?”

Before I asked myself that question though, I kept considering the question, “where should I move next?” not “where does my heart desire?” The “SHOULD” got me stuck for a couple of months, searching, searching, searching where I should go next. Until finally, I decided to ask myself “Where does my heart desire next?” It was a no brainer. California, duh, I had wanted to live in California since I was a little girl. California had always called to me. But I always thought it was San Diego that I was meant for, until I truly thought about what I wanted next, and much to my surprise, Los Angeles is what came up. I meditated on it to make sure that’s really what I wanted, and what came to me was that Los Angeles would be a challenge, and I was ready for a big challenge. So that is what I did. I moved there 3 weeks later. The moment I arrived, I felt home.

Los Angeles embraced me with its vibrant energy and endless possibilities, becoming the backdrop of my personal transformation. In LA, I found solace in self-discovery, pursuing my passions with unwavering dedication. As I immersed myself in the city’s creative atmosphere, I met people who inspired and uplifted me, filling my life with positivity.

It ended up being one of the best risks I’d taken, as I met my life partner there some time later, in a city I never expected to live in, but knew I needed to. You see, it’s not always about doing the “should,” sometimes you just need to follow your heart’s desires to be led to exciting and unexpected people and places.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Well let’s see. I’m an Executive Function & Mindfulness Coach who helps people with ADHD and neurodivergent individuals go from functioning to thriving. I use multiple modalities including solution-focused coaching, journaling, meditation, and growth mindset exercises in my practice to help my clients thrive.

As someone with ADHD, I understand the challenges associated with day-to-day life and trying to function in a world full of people who seem able to do everything easier than you. I help my clients gain the skills for developing self-awareness, planning and problem solving, organization and time management, emotional regulation, and self-control. These things help them tackle activities of daily life, like starting work tasks, completing tasks more efficiently, growing their confidence, and setting and meeting new goals. I work with high school-, college-, and adult-aged individuals.

Mindfulness is a cornerstone of my coaching practice. I integrate mindfulness techniques into my sessions to help clients cultivate a sense of presence, reduce stress, and enhance their overall well-being. They ultimately learn to manage distractions, improve your focus, and develop resilience in the face of challenges.

I am always open to sharing my challenges as a neurodivergent person, as I began my career in coaching due to the obstacles I’ve faced. My experiences with mental health adversity help me receive my clients with warmth, compassion, and empathy. Something I’m really proud of is that my clients often tell me that I excel at creating a safe space for them to share without judgment.

Putting training and knowledge aside, what else do you think really matters in terms of succeeding in your field?

As a business owner, I think your mindset and perspective of self are the most important things to create success in your business. If you don’t believe in yourself, your business isn’t going to become a success. If you don’t believe you can do it, you won’t. If you’re just starting a business, get curious. Perhaps start to explore ways to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and how you can better believe in yourself. Journaling is a really powerful tool that I use to shift my mindset, and I happen to have my journal e-book on my website. I created and have been perfecting this journal over the past 6 years, and it’s the exact journal that has helped me shift my mindset and have belief in myself, among other things. Check out The Revolutionary Journal on my website if you care to do the same.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

Oh, I really like this question. The lesson I had to unlearn early in my first career was thinking that I knew it all. When I started my first career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I was full of confidence and thought I knew it all. I had a head full of knowledge and eagerly jumped into the professional world, ready to make a difference in patient’s lives. But reality had different plans for me.

Early on, I was faced with diverse cases that challenged my preconceived notions. The real world didn’t neatly align with the textbook examples. I soon realized that every patient was a unique puzzle, which demanded a customized approach. My initial confidence wavered. I had to unlearn the idea that there was a one-size-fits-all solution.

Humility became my greatest teacher. I embraced the opportunity to learn from my patients, listening to their struggles and victories. Each case taught me that empathy and flexibility were as crucial as my academic knowledge. I unlearned the rigid mindset that I had walked in with, understanding that growth meant being open to continuous learning and adapting.

Through unlearning, I discovered it’s not about what you think you know, it’s about being open to learning so much more and growing as you go. This newfound perspective not only made me a better Speech Pathologist but also a more compassionate and empathetic human being.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.devinroscillo.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/devinroscillo
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/devin.beyondbold
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@devinroscillo
• Other: https://www.devinroscillo.com/revolutionary-journal

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Adam Robledo