The Beautiful Business Podcast · 2024-10-08 · 53 min
In this episode, Katy Howell, founder of Immediate Future, shares her personal and professional challenges, offering listeners a candid insight into her experience with mental health and burnout.Katy opens up about the pressures of being a people pleaser, which contributed to a toxic work environment, and explores how self-reflection and recognising personal stress triggers were crucial to her recovery. Through therapy, medication, and deep introspection, she learned the importance of relinquishing control and prioritising well-being.Listeners will hear Katy talk about the challenges around leadership as a female founder of colour and gain valuable lessons on balancing business responsibilities with personal recovery, and the realisation that stepping back from the business is essential for long-term sustainability. The episode dives into the importance of self-compassion, fostering open conversations about mental health in the agency world, and building a supportive community.The conversation also touches on Katy’s daily practices - yoga, meditation, and creative outlets - that help maintain mental well-being.
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