The Hidden 20%

ADHD Songwriter Mae Stephens Went From Asda To Worldwide Hit

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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."

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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 Branson

Producer: Bella Neale

Video Editor: Tom Forrister

Social Media Manager: Charlie Young

Music: Jackson Greenberg

Brought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348

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