126: The Psychological Price Of Entrepreneurship w/ Ryan Mundy

Name: Ryan Mundy

Business Name: Alkeme

Current Title: Founder and CEO

Location: Chicago

About Ryan: Ryan Mundy, a native of Pittsburgh, PA, is Founder and CEO of Alkeme – a mental health platform that offers culturally centered therapist-led courses and expert guided mindfulness and meditation practices.

Previously, Ryan played eight seasons in the National Football League (2008-2016) with the Pittsburgh Steelers (five seasons), New York Giants (one season), and Chicago Bears (two seasons). In 2009, Ryan was a member of the Super Bowl 43 Champion, Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ryan serves on The Alzheimer’s Association National Board of Directors (Secretary, Executive Committee), The NFLPA Players Investment Advisory Committee Athlete Advisory Board, Advisory Council Member for the Illinois Growth & Innovation Fund, Founding Member of LYFT City Works Advisory Council (Chicago), and Founding Board Member of Chicago Blend.

Ryan graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Liberal Arts. Additionally, Ryan holds a Master’s in Sport Management from West Virginia University, and MBA from The University of Miami (FL).

Ryan resides in Chicago, IL with his wife and two daughters.

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• What is the psychological price of entrepreneurship?
• The importance of focusing on your mental health
• Warning signs that you are overwhelmed
• The challenges Black people face in getting professional care
• How to deal with burnout
• How to deal with loneliness as an entrepreneur
• The importance of having a daily routine for your mental health
• How to deal with failure in business

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• [BOOK] The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
• [TOOL] Asana
• [TOOL] Slack
• [TOOL] Google Suite
• [TOOL] The Alkeme waves
• [TOOL] The Alkeme Labs
• [TOOL] Meditation series with Alex Elle

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