Self Employed Momentum: MxV

27/11/2020

What happens after you’ve figured out how to pay for therapy? In our final part of this series, and the final episode of 2020, Mike and Leanna discuss how to show up for and make the most of your therapy sessions. In this episode, we cover: Why therapists aren’t there to fix you (and managing ex...

20/10/2020

Therapy is such an important part of mental health management, but this year, it may seem like more of a luxury than a necessity. In our October episode, Mike and Leanna continue their discussion about why therapy is important for freelancers and self-employed workers, and how they can make it happe...

06/10/2020

Next on MxV, it's Part 2 of our series on therapy for freelancers and business owners. This time, we're diving into how to find the right mental health professional and how to afford them during an uncertain year. Tune in for October's episode on 10/13!

Welcome to MxV! Meet your co-hosts, Mike Veny and Leanna Lee. We're freelancers and business owners from different backgrounds and industries who have one thing in common: our struggle with mental health. Together, we focus on long-term mental health manag...

30/09/2020

"There's no real way to separate your personal and your business life as a freelancer. It's just not really possible...that separation is just so much more difficult and I think that makes therapy so much more necessary." Leanna Johnson Lee

We know that therapy can be expensive and complicated, and a good therapist is hard to find, but it’s SO important to have consistent, professional mental health support as a freelancer, especially if you have mental health challenges. In this 3-part serie...

24/09/2020

"Although there is a growing focus on mental health in the workplace, programs often target large companies with thousands of employees, providing fewer options for those running small businesses."

Small business owners also face the risk of experiencing mental illness.

04/09/2020

We know that therapy can be expensive and complicated, and a good therapist is hard to find, but it’s SO important to have consistent, professional mental health support as a freelancer, especially if you have mental health challenges. In this 3-part series, we’re really going to examine what fr...

11/08/2020

In our August episode, host Mike Veny invites his own guest and friend, clinical psychologist Dr. Isaiah Pickens, to talk about working mindfully. Together, they explore the challenges of prioritizing and sustaining balance and how self-soothing and mindfulness can help you manage mental health. Dr....

22/07/2020

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**Trigger Warning: Contains mentions of abuse and r**e** In a late tribute to PTSD awareness month, co-host Leanna Lee is joined by a special guest, location...

08/07/2020

09/06/2020

Managing mental wellness is a HUGE part of working from home successfully...just ask our co-hosts!

Thanks to BuiltIn for inviting MxV to be part of this important conversation.

Remote work takes a psychological toll, but there are things you (and your company) can do to make it better.

30/05/2020

Welcome to MxV! Our latest episode (Ep 8) features a special guest: Matthew Knight, founder of freelance support community, leapers.co

This time, we chatted about mental wellness during a crisis and how freelancers and new work-from-homers can build a community and find support.

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We’re back! After battling the flu, a pandemic, and tech issues, Mike and Leanna finally reconnect for another episode of MxV. This time, they’re joined by Matthew Knight, founder of UK-based freelance support community, Leapers. Matthew, Mike, and Leanna discuss changes they’ve seen in their ...

22/04/2020