We take on a different meaning of WHOA in this week's episode of the WHOA GNV Podcast. This week, we talk to Kristin Kozelsky, the owner of Indigo and Co Photography, who shares her experience with depression as an entrepreneur and what she has done to build herself back up from that depression. The suicide rate for entrepreneurs is its highest ever, so we also dicuss how to recognize depression, what depression feels like, and things that can cause depression being an entrepreneur.

If you're currently suffering from depression or know someone who is, please seek help from a local mental health professional or speak to a Crisis Counselor here: https://www.crisistextline.org/depression?gclid=Cj0KCQiAsJfhBRCaARIsAO68ZM4Cg1V23I-aMNbJpW3FbAQTvCBv92YWMqCcV6a1gEfCdgtmEM18wLkaAhPIEALw_wcB

Kristin Kozelsky:

6:42 Kristin’s origin story

11:46 What’s been the biggest challenge for you in the 8 years you’ve done photography?

19:21 When you were suffering from burn out, did you consider seeking help from somebody who could help you with the workload?

21:13 What happened when you hit that wall and burned out?

21:42 Was this the point when you hit a stage of depression?

23:24 Can you explain to people like me (Collin) who have never experienced depression, what that feels like? And how you knew you needed help?

26:51 You’ve experienced depression on and off since high school, where do you think it stems from? Is it things that happened in high school or does it have to do with self-esteem/confidence?

29:50 Do you think this image of being perfect and being able to handle anything, is painted?

34:47 How do I know I’m in a state of depression?

35:52 After you started seeing a therapist and taking medication, what was the recovery process?

39:14 Where are you at now with your depression?

43:19 Have you added anything to your routine that helps you cope or recover from depression?

46:18 For the months you’re struggling financially because it is a seasonal business, have you thought of adding other services or maybe classes to help?

51:59 How can we recognize depression in friends or employees?

56:33 What is the first step someone should take when suffering from depression?

1:03 Not everyone can be a business owner, and that’s okay.

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