Jan 19 2025 21 mins 1
Are you a millennial entrepreneur juggling the highs and lows of building your dream business? In this two-part series, Mariah dives into the critical topic of mental health in entrepreneurship with expert Shulamit Ber Levtov. With over 30 years as an entrepreneur and 24 years as a mental health professional, Shulamit brings unparalleled insights to help you navigate the unique challenges of running a business while maintaining emotional well-being.
This episode, part 1 of Mariah's interview with Shulamit, focuses on the isolation many entrepreneurs face and practical strategies to overcome it. Stay tuned for part 2, releasing next week, where we’ll dive deeper into money mindset, cash flow stress, and overcoming fear of rejection.
Key Takeaways from Part 1:
- The Hidden Isolation of Entrepreneurship: Why your family and friends may not understand your struggles and how to combat the emotional labor of being a small business owner.
- Community Matters: Discover the importance of finding a supportive network or therapist who gets the unique stressors of entrepreneurship.
- Realistic Optimism vs. Toxic Positivity: Learn to balance acknowledging your challenges while fostering resilience.
- Time-Blocking for Mental Health: A simple yet effective strategy to manage overwhelming to-do lists and stay grounded.
- Outsourcing as Self-Care: Why delegating tasks like marketing or admin work can be a powerful mental health move.
About Our Guest:
Shulamit Ber Levtov, The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, is a culture change catalyst who focuses on the mental health impacts of entrepreneurship and how to mitigate them. She speaks, teaches and consults on this topic nationally and internationally, and works 1:1 with women business owners, supporting them to preserve their peace of mind as they ride the emotional rollercoaster of running a business. Shulamit's unique approach combines her 30+ years of entrepreneurship and 24+ years as a mental health professional. She is a masters-level, registered social worker and somatic trauma therapist, and a trauma survivor herself. Shulamit is a certified Trauma of Money facilitator and a certified financial social worker.
Why This Episode Matters:
Entrepreneurship can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go it alone. This episode provides actionable insights and a compassionate look at the struggles millennial business owners face. Whether you're proactively seeking support or in a reactive state of overwhelm, you'll find valuable strategies to reclaim balance and confidence in your journey.
Don’t forget to tune in next week for part 2, where we explore Shulamit's expert advice on navigating money mindset challenges and overcoming rejection in entrepreneurship!
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Keywords:
mental health for entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial isolation, millennial small business owners, realistic optimism, time-blocking strategy, outsourcing for mental health, women entrepreneurs mental health, Shulamit Ber Levtov, financial stress entrepreneurship, small business self-care, podcast for millennial entrepreneurs, part 1 podcast interview
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