Entrepreneurship, especially in the startup phase, can pose real and significant threats to the entrepreneur’s health and wellness. Stressors that are unique to entrepreneurial pursuits place entrepreneurs at a higher risk for a range of health problems including depression, anxiety, and addiction. This panel will consider the context, construct, and contents of a healthy lifestyle for entrepreneurs. Each panel guest is an entrepreneur in their own right and offers expertise in their respective field and will provide anecdotal and research-based information on the topic of health and wellness. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with panelists during a Q&A.
Panelist Biographies: Lars U. Johnson is a professor of psychology at Wayne State University focusing on Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
Kerrie Trahan is a certified yoga instructor and owner of Yoganic Flow, a yoga program offering classes for all ages at public and private spaces across metro Detroit
Monique Dooley is a nutritionist and owner of Fresh 101, a health food business focusing on delicious, light, nutritious snacks for people on the go.
Brandon Christopher is a teacher and artist/arts advocate who owns CANVASxDetroit, an arts engagement platform dedicated to arts exposure, arts engagement, and arts solutions.
