What does it really take to lead a fast-growing company — and stay well while doing it?
In this raw and refreshingly honest conversation, Philly sits down with Stanley Henry, CEO of The Attention Seeker, to explore the emotional weight of leadership and how to survive (and thrive) in the spotlight of modern business.
From building a brand to carrying a team of 40+, Stanley opens up about the pressures, boundaries, mistakes, and mindset shifts that have defined his journey. No sugarcoating — just real talk about what it means to model wellbeing while scaling a business.
We dive into:
🧠 The mental load of leading a company — and how Stan handles the pressure of payroll and people
🧱 Building boundaries & protecting identity in personal branding
📱 Managing public life, social media criticism, and algorithm overwhelm
🧍♂️ Why modelling wellbeing as a CEO is messy, but necessary
😌 Rest as a non-negotiable — and why Stan created “Decompression Week”
🎮 Gaming, running, Xbox breaks, and redefining what balance really looks like
🧬 Why your social media feed reflects your mental state — and how to take control of your algorithm
Whether you're a founder, aspiring leader, or simply trying to do meaningful work without losing yourself in the process — this episode is for you.
🔊 "Being a wellbeing provocateur means being brave enough to put your own oxygen mask on first — and talking about it" – Stanley Henry
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