This Founder Couldn’t Find A Resource For Her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, So She Created One | Forbes
This Founder Couldn’t Find A Resource For Her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, So She Created One | Forbes

Solome Tibebu’s journey to becoming a leader in healthcare innovation, award-winning social entrepreneur, and advocate for mental health and diversity began with a blog: while still in high school, Tibebu experienced severe panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Through various therapists, medications, and psychoeducation, she finally learned how to best manage her symptoms. She was, however, dismayed by the lack of online resources or community for youth going through something similar – which ultimately left her feeling isolated and misunderstood. So she decided to do something to change that, starting Anxiety  In Teens and equipping young adults worldwide with tools and community to advance emotional wellness.

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ForbesMeg Bruneauentrepreneurship, leadership, mental health
7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Are Particularly Vulnerable to Mental Health Challenges | Forbes
7 Reasons Entrepreneurs Are Particularly Vulnerable to Mental Health Challenges | Forbes

Over the past few years, much of my work has been dedicated to hearing entrepreneurs’ stories of struggle and perseverance. Whether I’m interviewing them for The Failure Factor or coaching them to optimize their mental health, I’m constantly in the midst of an informal qualitative research project exploring entrepreneurial resilience.

My curiosity in entrepreneurs' mental health was, unsurprisingly, influenced by my personal history. A decade-plus-long battle with perfectionism-fueled eating disorders, depression and anxiety led me to pursue a masters in psychology and a career as a therapist. Uncomfortable with relying on others or acknowledging to them my limitations, I took matters into my own hands and decided to "figure myself out" (fifteen years later, I'm still in the process...). But I realized many of the characteristics that caused my suffering came from the same roots as the characteristics that caused my entrepreneurial strengths (more on this later) and became fascinated with entrepreneurs' psychological well-being. LEARN MORE

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The Failure Factor Episode 28: Simon “Thor” Damborg on the Danger of the Personal Brand, Dating in a Culture of Toxic Masculinity, and the Only Way Entrepreneurship is Worth It | Forbes
The Failure Factor Episode 28: Simon “Thor” Damborg on the Danger of the Personal Brand, Dating in a Culture of Toxic Masculinity, and the Only Way Entrepreneurship is Worth It | Forbes

Simon “Thor” Damborg is a former competitive CrossFit athlete, small business consultant, and the owner of Raincity Athletics and the Functional Fitness League in Vancouver, Canada. In this episode, which isn’t your typical TFF conversation, Simon opens up about the challenges of building his businesses, dating in a culture of toxic masculinity, his “privileged guilt,” the pain, isolation and shame of creating a “macho” personal brand, and how to make room for failure as an entrepreneur. LISTEN NOW

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Forbes Failure FactorMeg Bruneauwellness, entrepreneurship, business
These 4 Behaviors Will Destroy Your Cofounder Relationship – From A Woman Who Learned The Hard Way | Forbes
These 4 Behaviors Will Destroy Your Cofounder Relationship – From A Woman Who Learned The Hard Way | Forbes

Amy Briant met her current cofounder, Lisa DeLarco Bonoff, on a flight from Palm Beach to New York City. They bonded over yoga and a mutual thirst for entrepreneurship, ultimately creating LUMION: a skincare line that boasts a proprietary ingredient, hypochlorus acid. A year and a half after launch, I interview them for The Failure Factor in Bonoff's Flatiron apartment – and Briant shares her story of learning the hard way how not to behave in a cofounder partnership. LEARN MORE

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ForbesMeg Bruneauleadership, wellness, entrepreneurship
The Failure Factor Episode 27: Lumion’s Amy Briant And Lisa DeLarco Bonoff on Dealing With – and Learning From – a Painful Cofounder Split | Forbes Failure Factor Podcast
The Failure Factor Episode 27: Lumion’s Amy Briant And Lisa DeLarco Bonoff on Dealing With – and Learning From – a Painful Cofounder Split | Forbes Failure Factor Podcast

Amy Briant and Lisa DeLarco Bonoff are the founders of Lumion, a skincare product line revolutionizing skin health technology. In this episode, Amy shares the story of her painful split from a co-founder in her former venture, and what she learned the hard way. Tune in to hear her advice on protecting yourself legally, setting boundaries, mitigating conflict, and optimizing co-founder relationships – plus challenges the duo’s currently facing in growing Lumion. LISTEN NOW

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Forbes Failure FactorMeg Bruneauleadership, entrepreneurship, business
Megan Shares Her Career Journey On The Ellevate Network Podcast | Ellevate Podcast
Megan Shares Her Career Journey On The Ellevate Network Podcast | Ellevate Podcast

As psychotherapist, writer, wellness & executive coach, Megan Bruneau is a leading voice in the health and wellness community. She has pursued her passion to help others to no end, even if it meant taking an unconventional approach. After graduating from a prestigious counseling psychology Masters program, Megan couldn’t seem to land a job and rather than letting her situation get the best of her, she chose to pursue the thing in her life that brought her joy: yoga. In this episode, Megan traces her winding path from a yoga mat cleaner to successful entrepreneur and discusses the importance of therapy and using one’s privilege to help others.
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From Adult Film Star To Founder And CEO: Jessie Andrews’ 5 Tips For Always Being On Top | Forbes
From Adult Film Star To Founder And CEO: Jessie Andrews’ 5 Tips For Always Being On Top | Forbes

Jessie Andrews' journey into entrepreneurship was anything but traditional. The self-made serial fashion-brand founder didn't finish high school, pursued a career in adult film, and toured as an international DJ and producer. She then taught herself the ins and outs of the fashion business – all before her twenty-first birthday. Her Bagatiba line quickly became a go-to celebrity favorite – worn by the Hadids, Jenners & Kardashians – shortly after which she launched two more brands: Basic Swim and Jeu Illimité. LEARN MORE

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ForbesMeg Bruneauentrepreneurship, business
Megan On Disordered Eating, Tools For Recovery, & How It All Comes Back To Shame And Perfectionism (Interview With Sarah Anne Stewart)

My dear, wise friend Sarah Anne Stewart interviewed me on shame & perfectionism and how it relates to body image & disordered eating, anxiety and depression. If you’re interested in my story and my advice for coping (especially this time of year!), tune in (quality is better than thumbnail suggests ?)! WATCH HERE

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Depression, Loneliness, and Risk (Alexa Silvaggio Interviews Megan About Allllllll The Important Things) | Podcast: Alexa Silvaggio of the Let's Get Information Podcast
Depression, Loneliness, and Risk (Alexa Silvaggio Interviews Megan About Allllllll The Important Things) | Podcast: Alexa Silvaggio of the Let's Get Information Podcast

Oh my goodness oh my goodness, Megan and I went IN on this episode.  Megan Bruneau is a remarkable human who truly is the fountain of truth.  She can’t help it.  We talk about overcoming the feelings of intense loneliness, uprooting ones life to follow dreams, body image, creating a life that has meaning, and SO. MUCH. MORE.  This is a powerful episode, you don’t want to miss it, so without further ado, let’s relax, sit back, and get INformation. LISTEN NOW

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Meg Guests PostsMeg Bruneaudepression, loneliness, body image
Former Adult Film Star Turned Designer Jessie Andrews On Being Fearless And Not Letting The Past Define You | The Failure Factor Episode 26
Former Adult Film Star Turned Designer Jessie Andrews On Being Fearless And Not Letting The Past Define You | The Failure Factor Episode 26

At 25 years old, Jessie Andrews is the founder and CEO of four successful businesses. Formerly an adult-film star and international DJ/Producer, she’s now also a globally sought-after photographer, in-demand brand builder, and successful model and designer. In this episode, brought to you by Discover LMS, Jessie shares her unconventional journey from dropping out of high school to becoming one of the few adult actress to break through to mainstream. Listen in for her wisdom and grit-filled story, plus how to prevent the past from defining you, plus her advice in starting up and owning who you are.


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Forbes Failure FactorMeg Bruneauentrepreneurship
Overcome ‘Analysis Paralysis’ And Execute On Your Idea – 5 Tips From Ollie Cofounder Gabby Slome | FORBES
Overcome ‘Analysis Paralysis’ And Execute On Your Idea – 5 Tips From Ollie Cofounder Gabby Slome | FORBES

When you hear the short-story version of why she started Ollie, you might assume Gabby Slome is impulsive. While she and her husband were traveling Columbia, they found themselves being followed – by the dog who would later sit in on our interview at the all-natural, human-grade dog food company’s Flatiron Headquarters

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ForbesGuest Userentrepreneurship, mental health
Mark Sisson On Risk-Taking, Resilience, And The Failure That Cost Him $1m | The Failure Factor Episode #25
Mark Sisson On Risk-Taking, Resilience, And The Failure That Cost Him $1m | The Failure Factor Episode #25

Mark Sisson is an serial entrepreneur and ex-endurance athlete, turned ancestral health pioneer and New York Times bestselling author. What began as his blog (MarksDailyApple.com) has now become one of the top-rated health and fitness websites, and has led to Mark founding of several companies of “primal” nature: Primal Blueprint, Primal Kitchen, Primal Kitchen Resturaunts, and Primal Health Coach- all devoted to promoting the Primal lifestyle of balancing healthy nutrition, exercise and play.

 

In this episode, brought to you by Discover LMS, Mark shares his perspective on taking risks to obtain the life you want – and switching gears when you find yourself on a path that’s just not working for you anymore. He offers advice on integrating “failures,” as well as other lessons he learned through his television show-flop, a mindset that’s led to his being one of the most renowned figures in health and wellness today .

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Forbes Failure FactorGuest Userentrepreneurship, mental health
I’m a Therapist, I’m Spiritual, and Sometimes I Get Deeply Lonely–Here’s How I Deal | HUFFPOST
I’m a Therapist, I’m Spiritual, and Sometimes I Get Deeply Lonely–Here’s How I Deal | HUFFPOST

Last Sunday I schlepped myself home from a friend’s place at 5:41am. My “I’m going to have one drink!” night turned into a runaway — an outcome I rationalized as necessary coping coming off the heels of hands-down the most traumatic dating experience I’ve had in this city. My usual go-to of Jivamukti and Acoustic Covers just wasn’t going to cut it with this one, so I gave myself permission to help my friend clean out the dregs of his liquor cabinet (liquor shelf*), and we danced our way through an 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s playlists respectively. Following a flash of lucidity in which I was reminded I’d prefer to wake up in my own bed, I congratulated myself for my responsible decision and embarked on the twenty-or-so minute stagger from The West Village to Flatiron 

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HUFFPOSTGuest Useremotional intelligence, health