{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dr. B Show","title":"Blending Business Strategy with Wellness: An Interview with Stef Kuonen","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1459,"description":"In this episode of the Dr. B Show, Dr. B interviews Stef Kuonen, a strategy and management consultant who transitioned into the wellness space. Stef explains how she integrates business consulting methodologies with a focus on mental health and wellness to help businesses achieve their goals while improving employee well-being. They discuss the importance of education, volunteerism, and mentorship in personal and professional growth. Stef also shares insights on the challenges of mental health stigma in the workplace and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs to navigate stress and rejection. Additionally, Stef talks about her company, Ritual Shadow, and its mission to bridge business performance and employee mental health. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about holistic business strategies and personal development.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS\n\nBusiness Meets Wellness: Stef Kuonen discusses how she combines traditional business consulting methodologies with a focus on mental health and wellness to help businesses succeed while improving employee well-being.\nThe Importance of Education and Mentorship: Stef highlights the role of continuous education, volunteerism, and mentorship in fostering both personal and professional growth.\nAddressing Mental Health Stigma: Stef addresses the challenges of mental health stigma in the workplace and shares insights on how businesses can create more supportive environments.\nPractical Advice for Entrepreneurs: Stef offers tips on how entrepreneurs can manage stress and navigate rejection, drawing from her own experiences in both business and wellness.\nRitual Shadow: Stef talks about her company, Ritual Shadow, and its mission to bridge the gap between business performance and employee mental health.\nHolistic Business Strategies: The episode emphasizes the importance of integrating holistic strategies for long-term business success and personal development.\n\nQUOTES\n\n\"Mental health is so stigmatized... not just by company, by society,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ehR9cTCnmBZFWctXoIKsds6cAFSUzPJPspHxtIPlB_Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNjlh/ODEzODJkMjkzZmNj/ZjcyYTI5Njc3MjVl/ZjliMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}