In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, we’re joined by Daphne E. Clark, founder of Fermata Wellness, an identity and self-leadership coach and music therapist helping high-performing professionals recover from burnout and reclaim inner capacity. Daphne shares her journey from hospice music therapy to seven years in tech leadership at Lyft, and the breaking point that forced her to confront burnout, anxiety, and identity loss despite outward success.

The conversation explores the deep connection between burnout and identity, Daphne’s transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and her psychology-based coaching containers designed to help leaders regulate their nervous systems and make grounded decisions under pressure. She breaks down her intentionally small, high-integrity coaching model, her leadership readiness accelerator, and her philosophy on sustainable growth, delegation, and protecting energy—offering a powerful perspective on building a business rooted in sovereignty, self-trust, and long-term resilience rather than hustle.