Building a brighter future for Women and Girls with ADHD.
I am a proud mother of four, with one son and one daughter who, like me, have ADHD. When my daughter and I were diagnosed, I quickly realized there were very few resources focused on women and young girls with ADHD. Schools, local authorities, and even healthcare systems offered little to no support for families like mine. I created Cymbella to raise awareness, inspire change, and build a community for people like us. My mission is to advocate for women, little girls, and adults living with ADHD — pushing for better recognition, understanding, and support across society. I am Dani, and I am here to create change for all of us.
Your voice matters.
Your story matters.
Together, we can change how the world sees ADHD in women and girls.
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What is Cymbella™ and WHY?
At Cymbella, my goal is simple but powerful:
To create a space where ADHD is understood, supported, and celebrated — for everyone. I’m working on upcoming books that will shine a light on ADHD from a fresh perspective, but without giving too much away just yet!
The Cymbella community is designed for two sides of the journey:
One side is for adults — women and parents looking for real support, relatable experiences, and the feeling of finally being seen.
The other side is for young girls — a younger audience who deserve to see themselves represented, understood, and empowered from the start of their journey, not years later when challenges have already piled up.
Through the books, especially the children’s series, I want little girls with ADHD to have the rare chance to read about girls just like them — not as an afterthought, but as the main character. Inclusivity isn’t an extra feature here; it’s the foundation.
The Cymbella logo is packed with meaning:
The monkey with the cymbals is a nod to both children’s movies and horror films — a perfect symbol for the way my brain (and so many ADHD brains) is always running in the background, like there’s constant music or noise even when everything seems calm.
“Cym” stands for ‘Champion Yourself Mindfully,’ reminding everyone to celebrate who they are, even on the hardest days.
“Bella” not only means ‘beautiful,’ but it’s also a playful reference to Tinkerbell — because, just like Tinkerbell, if she doesn’t get attention, she fades away. It’s a reminder that people with ADHD often feel invisible without the right support and encouragement.
Together, Cymbella represents a new wave of self-acceptance, strength, and hope for girls, women, and families navigating ADHD.
This is just the beginning. Cymbella is here to create change — in hearts, in homes, and maybe even in the wider world.
My Goals.
My goal is to show that our needs as adults with ADHD don’t just disappear as we get older. Navigating life is tough, whether you’re neurodivergent or neurotypical — but for adults with ADHD, support often falls through the cracks. ADHD still doesn’t get half as much recognition or resources as other mental health conditions like autism, especially for adults. I don’t just want to raise awareness; I want to create real change, especially for women who have been overlooked for far too long.
Another big part of Cymbella is shining a light on the differences in how ADHD shows up in men and women. For too long, the “classic” ADHD image has been based on how it presents in young boys — hyperactive, disruptive, easy to spot. But for many girls and women, ADHD looks completely different: daydreaming, emotional overwhelm, constant mental noise, internalized struggles. These differences are a huge reason why so many women are diagnosed later in life, often after years of feeling misunderstood or “not enough.”
Advocating for these differences isn’t just important — it’s necessary if we’re ever going to change how the world sees ADHD.
I want to hear from YOU!
I want to hear everything — the funny stuff, the struggles, the little things you need help with, and the traits you didn’t even know were ADHD! Tell me what led you (or your child) to a diagnosis, or what makes you believe ADHD is part of your story.
