Tarah — life with a busy brain.

The incredible Tarah is a WARRIOR. Not only is she a (very) successful biz woman, but she’s done it while battling with her health. It all started after being diagnosed with ADHD as a kid. Then, to add to the mix, she’s been dealing with women’s health struggles too (think endo, possibly PCOS and trying to conceive).

This incredible gal is the co-founder of Voomie —  supplements that compliment the lives of people with busy brains. Tarah founded the brand coz she needed a sidekick that would help her get the most out of her day, and she knew she couldn’t be alone.

Now? Tarah’s built a huge community of people in the same boat, and she’s helping others across the globe. 

We’ll let Tarah take the floor to tell you more about her story. 

I was born and raised in the Northern Rivers and moved to the Gold Coast when I was 18. I split my time between home and work, though, to be honest, I’m a bit of a workaholic, so the two are quite blended. However, my work is also my passion, so I don’t mind that at all. My passion lies in empowering women with ADHD and busy (or "neurospicy") brains to know, understand, love, and thrive with their unique minds.

I have endometriosis and possibly PCOS. As a child, I had eczema, though I no longer experience it—however, I do have sensitive skin.

Life with ADHD

I was diagnosed as a child and again as an adult. During my adult diagnosis process, I had an interesting (and frustrating) encounter—an associate conducting one of my assessments told me that there was “no way” I could have ADHD because I had a degree and seemed like an intelligent young woman. Thankfully, my psychiatrist didn’t share that outdated belief, and he addressed the situation.

Living with ADHD feels like having a brain that isn’t designed for the world we live in—from daily tasks to work, relationships, and social interactions, everything is built for neurotypical brains. It can be overwhelming and isolating, and it’s easy to feel like a failure.

The reality is, a lot of societal systems—especially education and workplace structures—aren’t designed with neurodivergent people in mind. If they were, many of us would have had very different experiences growing up.

Starting Voomie

When I was first diagnosed with ADHD as a child, I wasn’t on medication. As an adult, I was diagnosed with combination ADHD. I tried different medications and over time, I developed a tolerance and struggled with side effects like appetite suppression and insomnia.

I spoke to my psychiatrist and healthcare team, and they recommended looking into natural alternatives—either to complement my medication or as a standalone option. I started taking various supplements and noticed a positive impact, but it was expensive and inconvenient to take multiple supplements daily. That’s when my partner and I decided to create two all-in-one formulas—a morning formula for focus, energy, and mood and an evening formula for relaxation and sleep.

Voomie’s mission is to empower people with busy brains to manage their minds in a way that works for them. We believe in normalising different approaches to brain health and providing science-backed solutions created by people who truly get it.

Tips for others in the same boat

Explore different ways to manage your brain. This could be through a formal diagnosis, medication, natural supplements, exercise, nutrition, or a combination of all of these.

Build a strong support network. This is probably the most important factor—it makes a world of difference.

Advocate for yourself. You know your brain better than anyone, so don’t let outdated or dismissive perspectives hold you back.

Connect with others who share your lived experience. Talking to people who “get it” is incredibly powerful—it helps you feel less alone and see the strengths in your neurodivergence.

Trying to conceive with endometriosis + potentially PCOS

I haven’t been diagnosed with PCOS, but I do have endometriosis, and trying to conceive while running a business is definitely challenging—both physically and emotionally. There’s a lot of pressure, and the emotional toll can be intense.

It causes a lot of stress and emotional turmoil, but I manage it by having open and honest conversations with my partner and leaning on my support network. I also have a "glass half full" mindset—I trust that everything will happen in due time. Another key factor for me is self-advocacy, especially when it comes to doctors and healthcare professionals. Ensuring I’m informed and in control of my health has been really empowering.

Tarah’s tips
In terms of managing it, my biggest tips are:

Have a strong support network—both in your personal life and within your business.

Make sure you get the right medical support. Find professionals who listen to you and advocate for what feels right for you.

Give yourself grace. This is a huge journey, and balancing it alongside work can feel daunting, but taking care of your emotional well-being is just as important as the physical side of things.