
In this episode, Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and a business mentor, sits down with Shulamit Ber Levtov, also known as the Entrepreneur's Therapist.
They discuss the inherent mental health challenges that come with entrepreneurship, especially for parents juggling business responsibilities with personal life. Shula shares her journey of experiencing burnout and her transition to supporting women business owners.
They emphasize the importance of social support both within and outside the business, the necessity of building a supportive team, and the value of community for entrepreneurial well-being. Join the conversation and discover strategies to maintain mental health while navigating the high demands of entrepreneurship.
Meet Shula:
Shulamit Ber Levtov, known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, is a culture change catalyst focusing on mental health and entrepreneurship. She speaks, teaches and consults nationally and internationally and supports women business owners 1:1 as they address the emotional challenges 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, licensed somatic trauma therapist and a trauma survivor herself. She also has certifications in the Trauma of Money and Financial Social Work.
- Connect with Shula on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Shula's practice
- blog about getting business as a team sport: https://www.shula.ca/how-to-get-support-as-a-female-entrepreneur-feeling-overwhelmed/
- blog about how to vet a prospective therapist: https://www.shula.ca/how-to-pick-a-therapist-7-steps-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you/00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in Entrepreneurship00:27 Meet Gabs Hayes and Today's Guest01:09 Shula's Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur's Therapist04:39 The Importance of Support Systems06:50 Building Your Support Team11:09 The Role of Social Life in Mental Health14:50 Finding the Right Professional Support22:02 Final Thoughts and Resources