kia ora,

i’m kayla

I spent decades thinking I was lazy, inconsistent and incapable of sticking with anything.

Turns out I was AuDHD.

Since then I've become mildly obsessed with helping other neurodivergent adults understand themselves better, stop apologising for existing, and build lives that work with their brains instead of against them.

I've worked in retail, hospitality, healthcare, travel, education, suicide prevention and construction.

I've managed multi-million dollar projects.

I've had 35 jobs.

Born and raised in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, I’ve also lived in Wellington, Edinburgh, and Melbourne.

I was diagnosed ADHD in 2024, got sober in 2025, and I'm currently documenting what it looks like to start over at 38 after a brand new autism diagnosis.

If that's where you're at too, welcome.

You're in good company.

A woman with blonde hair and sunglasses on her head, smiling, sitting at a table outside near a building with large windows and brick wall. She is wearing a white T-shirt with a flower design and has a slice of cake on a plate in front of her.

why dopamine + co?

Dopamine is the reward chemical and it’s commonly associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) - as our brains can sometimes struggle to make enough Dopamine on our own, so we chase it in different ways.
The ‘+Co’ is referring to the other happy hormones - Oxytocin (love), Serotonin (mood), and Endorphins (pain killer) - which are all vital parts of living a happy, healthy life. Everything I do here is looking at things not just as a one-off, but the bigger picture behind what else might be going on for someone and how we can build a more holistic approach.

Everything I do is fed through a neurodivergent lens - because I literally don’t know any other way. I am a certified ADHD-Informed Coach, but I am also a Health Coach; trained in personal development; have a Bachelors Degree in Building Science (Project Management); and special interests in content creation, digital marketing and psychosocial safety. Working with me is a real ‘choose your own adventure’ style.
Empowerment, creativity, and growth shape the way I work. These aren't just words - they’re the foundation of everything I do, say and build. Because I am here to have an IMPACT, and to show other people like me that there is a different way of doing life.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. I’m proud of where I’ve been and every little detour that has got me here. But I’m even more excited for what’s ahead.