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Welcome to all our new subscribers! I personally write this newsletter each month to share company updates, upcoming events, and my thoughts as a female founder building a company to help underserved founders and the funders looking for them. Curious about the name Scroobious? Check out last month's newsletter.
Being a founder can be all-consuming. I am a person who throws my full passion and heart into what I do, which is a common trait among underrepresented entrepreneurs. While it's helped me get far, I've also burned out multiple times in my career, including some bouts with stress-induced illnesses.
Founders - know that your startup is not your entire life. If you feel like it is, please step back and take a broader perspective of who you are, where you've been, and where you're going. Keeping life perspective is part of keeping your sanity intact, which is definitely critical for running a successful company!
I always try to walk the walk, so we took a vacation last week. A real one. Even though there were thunderstorms every day and we had to leave early because of Hurricane Elsa, it was wonderful. We were in-the-moment present with each other as a family. Sometimes you need to see the vastness of the ocean and the magic of your child holding a sparkler to appreciate the bigger picture. Your startup and your team will be better for it too.
