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Beyond The Desk: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace

Denise Cagan Season 5 Episode 2

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As a business owner, are you prioritizing your employees' well-being? With the evolving needs of the workforce, it is important to consider what your employees value beyond their day-to-day tasks. Today’s guest speaks on the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. 
Meet Autumn Collier, founder of The Well Woman, LLC, specializing in supporting women with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. In this episode, Autumn emphasizes the significance of contentment rather than constantly chasing happiness. She advocates for establishing boundaries between work and personal life to foster a healthy mindset. Autumn lives by her motto, “Why not?” —encouraging individuals to pursue their dreams and goals without fear and hesitation. If you’re looking for tips on how to reduce workplace stress and create a compassionate culture around mental health, this episode is a must-listen! 
For more tips on mental health, tune into Autumn’s podcast, Lady and the Couch

About Your Host

Denise Cagan has been working with small businesses for 25 years. She has served on the boards of professional organizations and nonprofits. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Quality Systems Management from James Madison University and is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, which is a program for small businesses that links learning to action for growth-oriented entrepreneurs.

Recognized as a facilitator, problem solver, and builder, Denise enjoys working with small business owners who want to create a solid foundation. Her past experience includes 10 years in manufacturing with various awards plus inclusion into Marquis Who’s Who.

Denise is the CEO of 3 companies: DCA Virtual Business Support, DCA Association Management, and Denise Cagan Business Consulting. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, cooking, and cuddling with her dogs.

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