In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Wendy Faith, a trauma-informed business coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs build sustainable income without sacrificing alignment, safety, or self-trust. Wendy shares her 25-year journey through the creative industries—from graphic design and blogging to publishing—and how financial success alone ultimately led her to question fulfillment, values, and impact.

The conversation explores Wendy’s philosophy of building businesses that feel safe to grow, addressing trauma responses that often show up as burnout, people-pleasing, or paralysis in decision-making. She discusses her one-on-one coaching approach, her upcoming trauma-informed business-building framework (The Mandala Path), and why success must include nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, and authentic leadership. Wendy offers a grounded perspective on growth, delegation, and redefining ambition beyond hustle culture—helping founders build businesses they don’t need to recover from.