Almost 30
Ep. 137 - The Importance and Impermanence of Your Feelings—A Conversation on Mental Health with Ban.do Founder Jen Gotch
07 Aug 2018
Jen Gotch walked in for this episode wearing the most beautiful, colorful, happy dress: exactly what you’d expect from the creator of ban.do, an inspiring + positive lifestyle brand that’s grown tremendously since it began as a one-of-a-kind hair accessories company. Jen is very transparent about how she is feeling on her good days and her bad days (which you know if you follow her on Instagram @jengotch). Jen is open about the mental health struggles she’s dealt with throughout her life, and she has been diligently learning to get closer to who she really is and care for herself – all the while building this incredible brand. If you want to join in on this conversation, head over to the secret Facebook group! We talk about... Social media Needing to leave the place you grew up Learning to own your creativity Starting in LA as a prop and food stylist Launching ban.do as a side project The difficult transitional period that is your 20s Emotional intelligence + becoming self-aware Finding a therapist (get help finding one for you at Advekit) What fuels Jen’s creativity Getting dressed makes you feel better! How social media changed ban.do Creating a unique planner Jen’s relationship with spirituality When & why Jen sold her company Celebrating 10 years of ban.do Supporting a brand you can connect with Jen’s advice for others struggling with anxiety The difference between self-deprecating or self-soothing and self-care Find more to love at almost30podcast.com! Resources: Shop ban.do | bando.com Listen to Jen’s podcast | Jen Gotch is OK...Sometimes Instagram | @jengotch Get help finding the right therapist | Advekit.com Chosen Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off at chosenfoods.com/almost30 Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Après | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at drinkapres.com FabFitFun | Use code ALMOST30 for $10 off at fabfitfun.com Bioclarity | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off your 1st order + free shipping at bioclarity.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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