Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and the Crisis Nobody Talks About
In 2023, Beth had everything she thought she wanted—a Shark Tank-featured business, 350% revenue growth, Inc. 5000 recognition, a brand new warehouse (finally moving the business out of her home). She also had a mental health breakdown and suicidal thoughts that nearly ended her life.
In this courageously vulnerable keynote, Beth shares what happens when the relentless pressure of entrepreneurship becomes unbearable, how she found her way back from the edge, and why she now speaks openly about the mental health crisis devastating the entrepreneurial community that nobody wants to acknowledge.
Just months after rebuilding her mental health and developing coping strategies, 145% tariffs threatened to destroy her business overnight. This time, she had the tools to survive both the business crisis and the emotional toll. The difference? She'd learned to ask for help, build support systems, and prioritize her mental health alongside her business survival.
What audiences experience:
Unflinching honesty about the moment Beth thought about her life insurance policy and believed her family would be better off without her
Practical frameworks for recognizing warning signs in yourself and others, and knowing when stress has crossed into crisis
Actionable strategies for building mental resilience before you need it—including the self-care routine and support systems that kept Beth alive through the tariff battle
Permission to be human in a culture that celebrates the grind and stigmatizes struggle
Hope and recovery focused on what's possible when you survive your darkest moment and come out stronger
This keynote is for audiences who need:
Real talk about the hidden costs of entrepreneurship that nobody posts on LinkedIn
Tools to support team members, colleagues, or themselves through mental health struggles
Understanding that success and suicidal thoughts can coexist—and what to do about it
A speaker brave enough to say out loud what many are thinking in silence
Proof that asking for help isn't weakness—it's the strategy that saves lives and businesses
Why this talk matters:
Entrepreneurs face depression at rates 2x higher than the general population. Suicide rates among business owners are climbing. Yet the culture of entrepreneurship celebrates hustle, grit, and "pushing through" at any cost. Beth breaks that dangerous silence by sharing her story and the practical tools that literally kept her alive when building her business felt like it was killing her.
Perfect for: Entrepreneurship conferences, mental health awareness events, suicide prevention organizations, veteran groups (addressing the 22-a-day crisis), women's business summits, wellness retreats, corporate mental health initiatives, university entrepreneurship programs, startup accelerator cohorts
Content Warning: This keynote includes frank discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health crisis. Beth handles the topic with care, compassion, and hope, focusing on recognition, recovery, and resilience. The presentation creates a safe space for difficult conversations while providing actionable support strategies.
Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and the Crisis Nobody Talks About
In 2023, Beth had everything she thought she wanted—a Shark Tank-featured business, 350% revenue growth, Inc. 5000 recognition, a brand new warehouse (finally moving the business out of her home). She also had a mental health breakdown and suicidal thoughts that nearly ended her life.
In this courageously vulnerable keynote, Beth shares what happens when the relentless pressure of entrepreneurship becomes unbearable, how she found her way back from the edge, and why she now speaks openly about the mental health crisis devastating the entrepreneurial community that nobody wants to acknowledge.
Just months after rebuilding her mental health and developing coping strategies, 145% tariffs threatened to destroy her business overnight. This time, she had the tools to survive both the business crisis and the emotional toll. The difference? She'd learned to ask for help, build support systems, and prioritize her mental health alongside her business survival.
What audiences experience:
Unflinching honesty about the moment Beth thought about her life insurance policy and believed her family would be better off without her
Practical frameworks for recognizing warning signs in yourself and others, and knowing when stress has crossed into crisis
Actionable strategies for building mental resilience before you need it—including the self-care routine and support systems that kept Beth alive through the tariff battle
Permission to be human in a culture that celebrates the grind and stigmatizes struggle
Hope and recovery focused on what's possible when you survive your darkest moment and come out stronger
This keynote is for audiences who need:
Real talk about the hidden costs of entrepreneurship that nobody posts on LinkedIn
Tools to support team members, colleagues, or themselves through mental health struggles
Understanding that success and suicidal thoughts can coexist—and what to do about it
A speaker brave enough to say out loud what many are thinking in silence
Proof that asking for help isn't weakness—it's the strategy that saves lives and businesses
Why this talk matters:
Entrepreneurs face depression at rates 2x higher than the general population. Suicide rates among business owners are climbing. Yet the culture of entrepreneurship celebrates hustle, grit, and "pushing through" at any cost. Beth breaks that dangerous silence by sharing her story and the practical tools that literally kept her alive when building her business felt like it was killing her.
Perfect for: Entrepreneurship conferences, mental health awareness events, suicide prevention organizations, veteran groups (addressing the 22-a-day crisis), women's business summits, wellness retreats, corporate mental health initiatives, university entrepreneurship programs, startup accelerator cohorts
Content Warning: This keynote includes frank discussion of suicidal ideation and mental health crisis. Beth handles the topic with care, compassion, and hope, focusing on recognition, recovery, and resilience. The presentation creates a safe space for difficult conversations while providing actionable support strategies.
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