“After every storm, there is a rainbow. If you have eyes, you will find it. If you have wisdom, you will create it. If you have love for yourself and others, you won’t need it.” – Shannon L. Alder
Some of the most successful folks in our community thrive despite experiencing mental health challenges. We are inspired by their strength and honored that they would share their stories with us below.
Madison Newman
Overcoming my mental health issues has not been a part of my story, however, learning how to battle them well has permeated this season of life. I have long struggled with anxiety, and after my son was born, I was diagnosed with Post Partum Depression. This diagnosis began to peel back the layers of a long-time struggle with intrusive thoughts. Read more>>
Brittni Lawrence
Entrepreneurship is not easy. It is especially strenuous when you struggle with mental health issues. I personally struggle with symptoms related to ADD. This includes forgetfulness, lack of concentration, anxiety, boredom, depression, etc. Read more>>
Emilio Alcorta
Everyone has their own things they go through and think about but only the strong can get out of that bubble and burst into the person they were meant to be. You never know what can happen at any given time and having those coping skills can definitely help you when running a business. One thing I learned heavily is to never apologize for taking some time off if you need, mental health can really break and destroy everything someone has worked so hard for, but having that mindset, that not matter what, everything in the end will work out in your favor. Read more>>
Victoria Brown
A lot of people tend to ask me how I’m able to do so much and I jokingly answer “it’s because of my Bipolar Disorder!”. Bipolar Disorder I requires lifelong treatment and does not go away so I figure I might as well use it to my advantage. Read more>>
Talena Handley
This is an interesting question because in general, I would say that my outlook is pretty positive. However, my little brother battled with chronic depression for the last 8 years. That’s right, if you caught it, that is in past tense. The reason being is because he told me that he found peace, and chose to end his life in February of 2022. Read more>>
