Entrepreneurship & Mental Health: Why It Matters

Location: Online.

Learn more about Rise, a leading organization dedicated to educating and empowering entrepreneurs with essential tools and insights for safeguarding their mental health. Research indicates that entrepreneurs, driven by passion and facing constant uncertainty, are particularly vulnerable to burnout. Learning to recognize its warning signs and symptoms early is crucial, as untreated burnout not only jeopardizes business success but also impacts personal health and overall life satisfaction.

In this workshop, we will delve into the top six signs and symptoms of burnout specific to entrepreneurs. Through interactive sessions, participants will gain practical techniques to effectively manage stress, maintain work-life balance, and cultivate resilience. Don’t wait until burnout takes its toll—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to protect your well-being and optimize your entrepreneurial journey.

What you will learn:

• Who is Rise?
• Burnout signs and symptoms
• Burnout prevention
• Mental health resources
• Are the programs offered by Rise right for me?

Join us to learn more about organizations like Rise and how they can assist entrepreneurs with a history of mental health and addiction challenges to launch and grow a small business.

Speaker Bio:

Iman Grewal is a passionate mental health advocate, serial entrepreneur, and SOCH Mental Health board member. She works as a full-time Educator and Entrepreneurship Coach for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), is a facilitator for Rise and holds a Peer Support Certification. Iman is also a fourth-generation certified Yoga and Meditation Practitioner with her own wellness platform, YogaVedaIman.

Iman’s commitment to frontline work earned her a nomination as one of six Mental Health Heroes chosen from a nationwide search featured in Reader’s Digest’s Heroes of Mental Health. In 2022, the CMHA recognized Iman’s impact with the ‘We Are More Award.’ Currently, she is nominated for the Women’s Empowerment Award, presented by Rogers, for her dedication to diversity, equality and inclusion.