{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/612f97acc68da9001203e9e6/6137766367ecbc00120d8512?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Your Business Is Not Your Identity: The Dots, Sanctus and MindBerry","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/612f97acc68da9001203e9e6/1632128656613-6a16514bae2602d6a83b88211d5f27cf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this live episode of Virgin StartUp Changemakers, Ben Keene is joined by the founders of The Dots, Sanctus and MindBerry for an open conversation about founder mental health and the emotional reality of building a business.</p><p><br></p><p>From tying your identity to your startup to recognising the warning signs of burnout, the panel explores the pressures founders rarely talk about. They share their own experiences of failure, anxiety, grief and stepping back, alongside practical ways to protect your wellbeing, build resilience and create a support network when running a business feels lonely.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're starting a business, leading a growing team or finding it difficult to switch off from founder life, this episode offers a reminder that looking after yourself is part of building something sustainable.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p><ul><li>Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots</li><li>James Routledge, founder of Sanctus</li><li>Sandra de Monte, founder of MindBerry</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why your business should not become your entire identity</li><li>Recognising the early warning signs of founder burnout</li><li>Dealing with failure without seeing yourself as a failure</li><li>The relationship between entrepreneurship, anxiety and uncertainty</li><li>Why founders need people they can be vulnerable with</li><li>Setting boundaries and learning when to switch off</li><li>Building a team that supports rather than drains you</li><li>Why looking after your mental health is part of running a business</li></ul>","author_name":"Virgin StartUp"}