“I never thought I could work for myself. The Hub showed me that my creativity wasn’t a hobby—it was a business. Now I’m making a living doing what I love, on my own schedule.”

Alex came to SENtrepreneur feeling stuck. After struggling in traditional workplaces that didn’t accommodate their ADHD, they were ready to give up on work entirely. Through our Start Programme, Alex discovered their design skills could be a viable business. With support building a portfolio, setting prices, and finding clients, Alex now runs a successful freelance graphic design business with regular clients.

“Being autistic, traditional workplaces were overwhelming. Here, I learned to build a career around my strengths. My podcast now has over 1,000 followers and I’m finally doing work that feels right.”

Jordan’s hyperfocus and deep interest in mental health made them a natural podcaster—they just didn’t know it yet. After joining The Hub community, Jordan found the confidence to start recording. With technical support and guidance on building an audience, their podcast ‘Minds Like Mine’ has become a voice for neurodivergent young people across the UK.

“I dropped out of uni because it wasn’t working for me. The Start Programme gave me the confidence to try again. Now I have my own web development business and I’m thriving.”

Sam left university feeling like a failure. The traditional education system didn’t work with their dyslexia and anxiety. Through SENtrepreneur’s flexible, hands-on approach, Sam learned web development at their own pace. They built websites for other Hub members first, then expanded to paying clients. Now they run a thriving web development business specializing in accessible, neurodivergent-friendly design.