Welcome to the Founders’ Fears & Failures podcast, a weekly podcast aimed at normalizing mental health struggles and redefining failure in the startup ecosystem.
Join me, Dr. Melissa Parks, an entrepreneur, former therapist, and mindset coach for ambitious professionals, as I interview founders, investors, mentors, and experts around the globe. Learn from their personal experiences, and the valuable insights and strategies they share for how to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Tune in for a new episode each Tuesday as we shine a light on the fears and failures that come with starting, and growing, a business, and learn how to turn them into opportunities for growth and success.
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Episode 8: Overcoming Fears & Prioritizing Mental Well-Being As A Minority Female Founder with Jiaming Ju
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page TW: In this episode we briefly discuss a hate crime against the AAPI community that happened around the time of this interview. Entrepreneur life is full of mental and emotional...
Episode 7: Coping with Fears & “Failures” – Lessons from an Exited Founder with Kate Berski
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page When you’re in the thick of things as a founder you often start questioning whether or not it’s still worth it. Our guest in this week’s episode is an exited founder who isn’t shy about her...
Episode 6: Lessons on Resilience & Growth from a Tech Startup Ecosystem Expert with Ian Massingham
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page No matter how far you get in your career, how visible your role is, or how many career wins you have under your belt, none of us are immune from experiencing fear, self-doubt, or anxiety....
Episode 5: Empowering Female Founders with Emmie Faust
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page When you found a startup you’re embarking on a journey filled with uncertainty, risk, emotional ups and downs, and possibly the most challenging moments you've faced in your career. However,...
Episode 4: Navigating the Ups and Downs as a Social Entrepreneur with Pam Durant
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page Entrepreneur life can sometimes feel like you’re on a boat out at sea with one storm after another raining down and no life preserver in sight. When you’re in the thick of it, it may feel...
Episode 3: Understanding and Overcoming Founder Loneliness with Vassia Sarantopoulou
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page According to a survey conducted by the Harvard Business Review, 50% of CEOs struggle with loneliness struggle with feelings of loneliness of their job. Although we don’t know the specific...
Episode 2: Lessons Learned from “Failure” with Josu Garcia de Albizu
You can find the full transcript for this episode at the bottom of this page Founding a startup is not for the faint of heart. You’re surrounded by stressors - a fast paced environment, financial pressure, competition, and not to mention a high risk that your company...
Episode 1: The “WHY” behind Founders’ Fears & Failures with Dr. Melissa Parks
Episode 1 of the Founders’ Fears & Failures podcast introduces you to your host, Dr. Melissa Parks as she shares more about herself, her passion for the world of entrepreneurship, and what inspired her to start this podcast. You’ll also hear more about what you...
Trailer: Introducing the Founders’ Fears & Failures Podcast with Dr. Melissa Parks
Introducing the Founders' Fears & Failures Podcast with Dr. Melissa Parks. This is a weekly show aimed at normalizing mental health struggles and redefining failure in the startup ecosystem. Be sure to subscribe so you’re notified of all new episodes and share on...