Embracing Mental Health in the Creator Economy: Shira Lazar on Self-Worth and Resilience
Shira Lazar is the Emmy-nominated CEO of innovative web-first news brand, 'What's Trending'. For over two decades, Shira has been a leading voice in the creator economy and social media trends speaking at prestigious conferences like SXSW, VeeCon, CES and C2.
She was named one of Fast Company's Most Influential Women in Technology, honored on Variety's Women of Impact list, and featured on NFTNow's NFT100 Most Influential list.
In 2020, Shira co-founded Peace Inside Live, a wellness agency and collective, dedicated to crafting bespoke programs for forward-thinking companies and teams. This work also led to the launch of Creators 4 Mental Health, an initiative focused on bringing mental health tools to the creator economy through events and community programming. Her expertise and contributions to pop culture have been showcased in publications like The Huffington Post, Inc., and Entrepreneur.
In this episode Shira discusses how to set better boundaries, finding purpose in your journey, and leaning into supportive self-talk to sustain well-being!
Topics Covered:
(01:47) The highs and lows of Shira’s entrepreneurial journey and the importance of resilience.
(06:13) The origins of "Creators for Mental Health" and how it's expanding.
(12:30) Shira’s pivotal moment and how it transformed her path, and led to owning her brand.
(16:03) Shira’s journey of rebuilding self-worth and confidence after setbacks.
(21:26) Addressing burnout in the creator economy, including the lack of mental health support and the need for safe spaces for creators.
(24:45) Practical mental wellness strategies for creators.
(30:21) Advice for corporate professionals on prioritizing mental wellness.
(37:51) The gap in corporate wellness.
(40:35) Balancing the demand for flexibility between employers and employees to foster mutual respect.
(48:07) Developing morning habits and gratitude practices.
(52:22) Practicing self-compassion and inner child work to cultivate resilience and self-confidence.
You don’t want to miss this conversation; Shira’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength in persistence and the value of remaining open to new possibilities.
Shira reminds us that navigating career changes and personal challenges requires a foundation of self-worth and inner strength.
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