What if the way we consume media could actually improve our mental well-being?

In this thought-provoking episode ofRedefineHER, Erica Hines, founder ofMindReels (InnerFrame), shares how she’s transforming the mental health landscape by leveraging AI and neuroscience to drive personal growth and self-discovery.

Erica opens up about her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, the impact of workplace culture on employee health, and why mental well-being should be treated with the same priority as physical health.

From creating the Health-Related Productivity Loss Index to building an innovative wellness-tech company, Erica offers invaluable insights on authentic leadership, team-building, and redefining how we approach mental wellness—both at work and in life.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✔️ The connection between media consumption and mental health

✔️ Why workplace culture is more than kombucha on tap

✔️ How the Health-Related Productivity Loss Index reshapes how we measure employee well-being

✔️ Scaling a mission-driven startup and navigating the roller coaster of entrepreneurship

✔️ The power of psychological safety in building high-performing teams

✔️ Why investing in mental wellness is a long-term business strategy

00:00 –Introduction to Erica Hines and Mind Reels

04:24 –The Leap from Corporate to Startup Life

09:36 –Mental Well-Being, Imposter Syndrome & Burnout

14:56 –The Hidden Costs of Poor Mental Health in Workplaces

20:42 –How Mind Reels Combines AI, Media & Neuroscience

26:03 –Shaping the Future of Workplace Wellness

30:14 –Aligning Company Values with Employee Well-Being

34:53 –Building Purpose-Driven and Authentic Teams

38:37 –The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

45:45 –Creating Real Change in Mental Health Awareness

50:47 – More Info and Sponsored By

Connect with Erica Hines

• Website:https://mindreels.ai/
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericawandtke-hines/
• Social:https://www.facebook.com/erica.wandtke

RedefineHER Podcast Credits

• Host: Brenda Armstrong -https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaarmstrong1/
• Producer: Tarryn Long -https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarrynlong/
• Sponsor: ITEOM Talent Partners search and placement experts | Connecting purpose -driven organizations with top-tier talent to create thriving, impactful & diverse teams. www.iteomtalent.com

More details on RedefineHER Podcast: www.iteomtalent.com/redefineherpodcast

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