Breaking the Burnout Cycle: FoundnWell Offers Free Mental Health Support for Minority Entrepreneurs

Key Takeaways

• FoundnWell provides free mental health services specifically designed for minority entrepreneurs, founders, and creatives
• Co-founded by Samia Gore (Body Complete Rx) and Dr. Amber Dee (Black Female Therapists), combining entrepreneurial experience with clinical expertise
• Platform addresses cultural barriers to mental health care with culturally competent therapists and community support
• Research shows 81% of minority founders report mental health challenges, with entrepreneurs twice as likely to experience depression
• Services include weekly therapy sessions, curated support groups, wellness resources, and community events

The entrepreneurial journey is often portrayed as a relentless pursuit of success, but for minority founders, the path carries additional weight. Research reveals that 81% of minority founders report mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, while entrepreneurs are twice as likely to report a lifetime history of depression compared to the general population. This sobering reality has inspired the launch of FoundnWell, a groundbreaking platform designed to address the mental health crisis among minority entrepreneurs.

Co-founded by wellness pioneer Samia Gore, founder of BodyCompleteRx, and Dr. Amber Dee, licensed therapist and founder of Black Female Therapists, the platform is designed to address the unique emotional needs of women and minority entrepreneurs, founders, and creatives. Gore's inspiration came from personal experience: "FoundnWell was born from my own breaking point. I was in the middle of scaling a multimillion-dollar brand, navigating high-stakes decisions and pressure from all directions, but I was also just trying to survive life."

The platform operates on a deliberately accessible model, offering free services to eliminate barriers that have historically prevented Black and minority communities from accessing mental health care. Among its services, FoundnWell offers free access to licensed therapists, curated support groups, and culturally competent wellness resources. The organization also hosts community events and wellness programs, fostering authentic connections within the entrepreneurial community.

What sets FoundnWell apart is its understanding of the intersection between entrepreneurship and identity. "Many minority founders are not just building businesses, they're breaking cycles. That emotional load is heavy. Without culturally competent care or community, many suffer in silence until it's too late." Dr. Amber Dee emphasizes the importance of belonging in healing: "It's not just about access — it's about belonging. When mental health care is designed with our cultural realities in mind, healing becomes not only possible but sustainable."

The platform challenges the toxic narrative that struggle is a prerequisite for success. "We challenge the myth that struggle is a badge of honor. Through FoundnWell, we show that rest is a strategy, boundaries are business plans, and mental wellness is not a detour from success, it's the foundation of it." For Black professionals building generational wealth and breaking barriers in their industries, FoundnWell represents more than a mental health resource—it's a strategic investment in sustainable success.