Last updated October 10, 2024 – 10:18 AM
In honor of World Mental Health Day, the Beautiful Business Podcast has released a special episode featuring Katie Howell, founder of Immediate Future.
This episode explores the critical issue of mental health issues faced by business owners, with a particular focus on leadership from the perspective of women founders of color.
Mental health is a concern for business owners, with many experiencing increased stress and anxiety. A recent report from LinkedIn found that 54% of founders feel highly stressed about their business, with 37% suffering from anxiety and 36% experiencing burnout.
These challenges are often compounded by the pressures of managing business operations, financial uncertainty, and the responsibility of leading a team.
Named by The DRUM as one of 25 women who have made outstanding contributions to the digital industry, Katie talks about the pressures of being a people pleaser and how it contributed to a toxic work environment I will talk about my journey so far.
She reveals how important self-reflection and recognizing personal stress triggers were during her recovery process. Through therapy, medication, and self-reflection, Katie learned the importance of letting go of control and prioritizing her health.
Biweekly episodes of the Beautiful Business Podcast are designed to provide actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately, helping leaders realize their full potential and create thriving businesses that create lasting change. Masu.
Speaking about the release of the interview, Katie said: “I am so happy to have been invited to join this podcast for a special episode to commemorate World Mental Health Day. This is a topic that is close to my heart, not only as an agency owner, but also as someone who has overcome my own mental health challenges. It's a theme.
“These are tough times in the agency world and many of us are having to make difficult choices. It’s important to keep the dialogue open, share our stories and offer support.
“I’m going to talk (with some nerves) on this episode because if this episode brings even one listener a sense of relief or gives them the courage to seek help, then it’s worth sharing my story. There should have been.”
This special episode provides insight into balancing business responsibilities and personal recovery. Katie talks about the need to step back from business for long-term sustainability, the importance of self-compassion, having open conversations about mental health, and building supportive communities in the agency world. I'm emphasizing.
The Beautiful Business Podcast is produced by The Wow Company's Earworm Podcast Agency and is available on all podcast platforms.
