Mental Health for Women Entrepreneurs with Cara Steinmann 

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In this deeply honest and refreshing episode, Cinthia welcomes back friend and returning guest Cara Steinmann, founder of Ravel Collective, for a vulnerable conversation about mental health and entrepreneurship especially for women founders.

Cara shares her personal journey with anxiety, depression, and navigating the dark place plus how those experiences led her to pivot her work, deepen her mission, and create communities that prioritize mental wellbeing over constant productivity.


Together, Cinthia and Cara explore:

  • The under-discussed intersection of mental health and building a business
  • Why slowing down is often the key to greater momentum
  • How founder-driven businesses often mirror our inner worlds
  • Practical shifts (like no-call Mondays) that honor your nervous system
  • The power of community in healing isolation and self-doubt
  • Why your cicada moment might be the secret to your next breakthrough

Episode Timestamps

  • Introduction and Greetings – 0:00
    • Cinthia and Cara exchange greetings and discuss time zones.
  • Discussion on Mental Health – 5:00
    • Cinthia introduces the topic of mental health, particularly for women and female founders.
  • Cara’s Personal Journey – 10:00
    • Cara shares her personal experiences with anxiety and depression and how it relates to her entrepreneurial journey.
  • The Importance of Community – 20:00
    • Both discuss the significance of community and support systems in managing mental health.
  • Ravel and Mastermind Groups – 30:00
    • Cara talks about her initiatives, including Ravel and the mastermind groups she facilitates.
  • Balancing Business and Personal Life – 40:00
    • The conversation shifts to balancing business responsibilities with personal life and mental health.
  • Closing Thoughts – 50:00
    • Cara and Cinthia wrap up the discussion with final thoughts on vulnerability and community support.

They also talk about the role of medication, therapy, and redefining success on your own terms. Whether you’re currently navigating a tough season or just tired of the constant pressure to “have it all together,” this conversation is here to remind you that you’re not alone—and that your mental health matters just as much as your strategy.

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