Founderās Voyage is a podcast for the ones building in the dark, the ones failing forward, and the ones figuring it out as they go.
We bring you unfiltered conversations with founders whoāve faced the highs, and the lows. Just real lessons from the people in the arena.
Whether you're scaling a startup or sketching your first idea on a napkin, these are the stories that remind you you're not aloneāand the insights that help you move forward.
We are an entrepreneurial community united by a shared mission of shared learning and supporting each other.
Founderās Voyage is a podcast for the ones building in the dark, the ones failing forward, and the ones figuring it out as they go.
We bring you unfiltered conversations with founders whoāve faced the highs, and the lows. Just real lessons from the people in the arena.
Whether you're scaling a startup or sketching your first idea on a napkin, these are the stories that remind you you're not aloneāand the insights that help you move forward.
We are an entrepreneurial community united by a shared mission of shared learning and supporting each other.
Carlos is a passionate educator and mental health advocate from Venezuela, recognized for his commitment to personal and community well-being, as well as a member of the Founder's Voyage team. With experience as a university professor and mentor, Carlos has dedicated himself to fostering supportive environments where individuals can thrive, both personally and professionally. His openness about his own mental health journey, navigating anxiety, harnessing the therapeutic power of routines like gardening, and encouraging vulnerability among peers, has inspired many in his academic and entrepreneurial circles. Carlos blends empathy, resilience, and practical strategies to drive growth, making him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs seeking balance and fulfillment.
š” What Youāll Learn from this discussion:
šø Embracing Vulnerability: Carlos shares how acknowledging and discussing mental health challenges, especially in societies where emotional expression is taboo, can open doors to healing and authentic leadership.
šø The Value of Support Networks: Carlos further highlights the importance of seeking out "vitamin people", positive relationships and communities that provide encouragement, perspective, and energy through both the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial journey.
šø Finding Personal Coping Tools: From psychotherapy to journaling and gardening, Nancy and Carlos demonstrate that experimenting with different well-being practices is crucial, and that what works for one person may not work for another.
šø Changing Self-Talk & Building Resilience: We emphasize the transformative effect of self-compassion and gentle self-talk, noting how reframing internal dialogue and allowing space for mistakes fosters productivity, emotional growth, and long-term success.
You can connect with Carlos on ā LinkedInā to follow his journey.
š„ Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ā vidops.ioā for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.
š Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier ChacĆ³n SĆ”nchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.
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