Was one of your resolutions to get healthier this year? Did you consider your mental health in that resolution? As we approach the third year of the pandemic, more people than ever are experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. As if the pandemic wasn’t enough of a strain, did you know that 72% of entrepreneurs are affected by mental health issues compared to just 48% of non-entrepreneurs? This statistic may shock you but there are ways you can overcome this tendancy through therapy, counseling, meditation, and other methods.
Here’s one such option: California Capital’s Women’s Business Center is offering a free eight-part series, Preparing for the Harvest, designed to provide entrepreneurs with tools to manage their mental health. It starts on Friday, January 21 at 10 AM and is led by Asia Hilario, a certified Life Coach and successful mental health blogger and podcaster. As someone who committed to personal growth and mental health through three intense years of therapy nearly two decades ago, I emphatically recommend you consider enrolling in this FREE series. It may be limited in the number of attendees (I’m not sure) so don’t wait to register if you want to participate. You can learn more about Asia, the instructor, here.
Back to our regular programming, I’ve listed a handful of upcoming events for startup founders below. Be sure to check out the full listing of everything that’s happening in this week’s Startup Digest. And while you’re there, be sure to subscribe!
This Week’s Best Bets
2022 Economic Forecast: What to Expect for the Greater Sacramento Region’s Future, Thu Jan 13, 3 PM: The Sacramento Business Journal presents the 2022 Local and Regional Forecast with Dr. Sanjay Varshney, Chief Economist of the Sacramento Business Review, and John Frisch, Managing Director of Newmark, Knight, Frank. Additionally, a panel will provide regional insights and forecast on the labor market, small business health, consumer sentiment, capital markets, skills gap, and real estate. Online
Defining and Validating Your Business Model, Thu Jan 13, 6 PM: A new venture’s business model defines how it brings together available technology, market and business opportunities, as well as how it plans to make money—and how much. Tim Keller, executive director of the Davis-based life science and engineering incubator Inventopia will discuss how to create a viable business model. Online
Startup Shop Talk, Fri, Jan 14 at 11 AM: Startup Shop Talk is a weekly, interactive livestream show entirely about startups & innovation. This week’s topic: From audacious goal to the right next step. Online
Plan Ahead
Entrepreneurship Toolkit Series, Weds at 6 PM, 1/26-2/23: The Carlsen Center’s 5-part series guides participants through hands-on activities to build an understanding of proven startup tools and apply them to their own businesses. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, or an established business owner wanting to brush up on your skills, the Toolkit Series is for you. Online
Plan Way Ahead
Fireside Chat with Michael Colglazier, CEO, Virgin Galactic, Tue Feb 8 at 5 PM: Meet Michael Colglazier, CEO of Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline and vertically integrated aerospace company. Get inspired to make a difference in our world—and beyond! In-person at UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center. This will likely sell out – register early!
Mentor Sacramento is a great place to connect with an experienced advisor who through their experience, can help you advance your business. It’s free to participate. Check it out here.
Have you joined the StartupSac Community Facebook Group yet? Startup founders and those who support the growth of our startup community connect and exchange ideas in this private moderated group.
Have you checked out StarutpSac’s Sacramento Startup and Innovation Ecosystem Diagram yet? This interactive diagram includes all of the resources availble to help entrepreneurs in the greater Sacramento region. View it here.
