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the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Idea to Launch, FAST for solo founders.What's up, everyone?
TLDR: idea to launch course
I've been sharing my experience with building Sanomind since I started it. I always shied away from courses because they felt scammish to me. But I thought I had real-world experience that I wanted to put in an easily digestible format for others.
I created a course on how to go from an idea in your head to a fully functional product.
There are 2 files in the course.
Presentation Deck
Audio Presentation
In the course I go over:
Ideation
Validation
MVP
Design
Building your Product
Marketing
I could go deeper on many of...
2022-12-1906 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Why You Shouldn't Quit Your Start-up, YetIt's been 1 year and 9 months since I've released an episode. I had to take a step back as I didn't have much to say or add in value. I've also been struggling to get the Sanomind mind web app designed and developed to something we can be semi-proud of.
We did that. Sanomind is finally live the way I envisioned it. We are not there yet in terms of design, colors, brand, and features, but we have a SOLID base.
I wouldn't have gotten here if I quit months or years ago. You'll hear many in the start-up community telling...
2022-09-2006 min
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SanomindSanomind Talks with Genesis Games, The Miami TherapistRelationship expert Genesis Games, LMHC
@themiamitherapist on Instagram
2020-12-2141 min
SanomindSanomind Talks with Shannon Gonter, LPCCOn this episode we spoke with Shannon Gonter, LPCC and spoke all about therapists, therapy, and all the cool things she is doing with Mental Health Lou.
@sanomind
2020-12-2125 min
In The Good Company PodcastWith Nestor Velez Founder & CEO of Sanomind about mental health innovations & trends.......creating app product and...rappers as inspiration in business. Yes! So excited to chat with Nestor and bring to you story of how he is creating his tech based company, hard journey that inspired it, ups and downs of solo entrepreneurship and so much more.
Nestor's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolofounder/?hl=en
Sanomind: https://www.sanomind.com
Sanomind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanomind/
Book: "Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul" https://www.amazon.com/Onward-Starbucks-Fought-without-Losing/dp/1609613821
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2020-12-1146 min
SanomindSanomind Talks with Emma Demar, That Trendy TherapistIn this episode, we speak with Emma Demar (@thatTrendyTherapist) about cancel culture, modern therapists and therapy, her experience with an eating disorder and why she creates content on social media.
www.sanomind.com
2020-10-2322 min
SanomindSanomind Talks with Dr. Judi CineasDr Judi Cineas has a lot to say about social media, our ego, waking up, ADHD, social media, and The media.
https://twitter.com/DrJudiC
https://www.instagram.com/sanomind/
https://sanomind.com/
2020-10-0140 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Continue With Forward MovementBeing ambitious is great. Being overly ambitious while unrealistic is not so great. Learning how to be ambitious while being realistic is proving to be interesting. We had deadlines and launch dates. It's been a long and wild run with ups, downs, setbacks and lots of learnings. Things are happening at a weird pace, but forward movement is key.
This episode was recorded about 4 weeks ago. A lot has happened since. All current happenings will be revealed in the next episode coming this week!
Instagram: thesolofounder
Twitter: thesolofoundr
Website: Sanomind
2020-09-0128 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Forgiving, forgetting, and moving on. A personal story.MY co-founder Ed and I have been thinking of something to say to show our support for our Black Brothers and Sisters. We didn't want to say something generic or copy and paste the same old corporate "solidarity" posts. To us, all that comes off fake. In thinking about what happened to George Floyd and all the other Blacks people killed by cops, we couldn't find words that would suffice. Then we thought we'd share our story to express how we are able to understand and sympathize the Black community is angry, hurt and fed up with police brutality. In...
2020-06-041h 23
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Pitching for $150K and this happenedThis an episode I recorded while driving the day before we pitched to Antler. Antler is a global early-stage VC firm that builds and invests in groundbreaking technology companies.
These are my thoughts before the big day.
Find me on
Instagram: @theSoloFounder
Twitter: @theSoloFoundr
www.sanomind.com
2020-05-2108 min
The Healthtech Marketing Podcast presented by HIMSS and healthlaunchpadEpisode 1 - Nestor Velez, CEO and Founder of Sanomind, mental health startupWhen Nestor was in his 20's, he attempted suicide twice. He tried to get help but could not get a psychologist to to take him on. In the end he turned to Youtube and found a recording by a therapist that helped him get through this difficult period in his life.
The experience inspired Nestor to start Sanomind, a solution that bridges the gap between people in need of counseling and therapists. Sanomind makes it easy for theraspists to record and stream counseling sessions that are available to anybody in need.
Nestor has just completed...
2020-04-0717 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: The Antler Accelerator, Cofounders, Loneliness & GamificationIn this episode I talk about my experience trying to find a co-founder at the Antler accelerator inaugural cohort in New York City and the loneliness epidemic which gave me my newest startup idea.
Instagram: thesolofounder
Twitter: thesolofoundr
Website: Sanomind
2019-12-1019 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Solve Problems? or Create & Innovate?“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
-Henry Ford
The past few months have been interesting. Obviously still working on sanoMind, but doing a lot of soul searching. As I watch the mental health space I'm trying to figure out where it's going. I still stand by what I'm working on here at sanoMind. Everyone has a brain therefore everyone can benefit from mental health education and knowledge. The information is out there, but it's very scattered and not really easily digestible. I'm constantly reading through all the mental health groups I'm in and...
2019-04-1515 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Mistakes To Avoid After Launching A ProductLooking back at the first 12 months since launching sanoMIND, I can clearly see all the silly mistakes I made. Some were made because I was stubborn and others I chalk up to being a first-time product founder.
The mistakes are easily fixable. I'll never get that time back. It's gone forever. But what I can do is make sure the next 12 months are way better than the first.
Connect with me here;
https://twitter.com/thesolofoundr
https://www.instagram.com/thesolofounder/
https://medium.com/@thesolofounder
2019-02-2712 min
SanomindThe future of therapy and therapists. Robots?On this episode, we have Rachel Gersten of Viva Wellness on the show again. Founder & CEO of sanoMind, Nestor Velez has been talking to Rachel about technology in mental healthcare, social media and why therapists are usually slow to jump on technology.
In this episode, we touch on topics around the therapist influencer, artificial intelligence, mental health apps, social media and what the future of mental health might look like with more technological advancements.
https://www.sanomind.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sanomind/
https://www.instagram.com/thesolofounder/
https://t...
2018-12-1852 min
SanomindBeyond The Couch with Dr. SophIn this episode, Nestor speaks with Dr Soph who is a Clinical Psychologist, life coach and yoga teacher. She is working to get psychology out of the therapy room and into people’s lives in a way that feels accessible and meaningful to people. This is what sanoMind is about; getting meaningful and helpful audio content out of the therapy room and making it easily accessible to everyone.
Dr Soph mission fits perfectly with ours. We had to get her on the show. In this episode, we talk about what it means to get psychology out of the...
2018-12-1245 min
SanomindBecoming a therapist and running marathons with Rachel Gersten, LMHCRachel Gersten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Viva Wellness in Brooklyn, NY. That's hometown! Not only did she double major, but she has a black belt and runs half and full marathons! She's an amazing therapist and an even more amazing person. This podcast went a little more inspirational, but that's ok. We hope this podcast inspires others out there that listen in.
Find Rachel here: www.instagram.com/vivawellnessnyc www.instagram.com/rachelgersten www.vivawellnessblog.com www.vivawellnessnyc.com
https://www.sanomind.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sa...
2018-11-211h 02
SanomindDoes journaling really help my brain?On this episode with Christina DeLosAngeles, we dive deep into writing or journaling for your mental health. Writing clears the clutter in your mind and helps you gather your thoughts. Writing also can be a way to speak to your inner child. Listen to Christina explain this amazing writing technique!
https://www.sanomind.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sanomind/
https://www.instagram.com/thesolofounder/
https://twitter.com/thesolofoundr
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SanomindLiving in the present moment. The art of mindfulness.Have you ever felt what it truly is to be alive? Do you ever stop, slow down for a minute and take it all in? Feel the wind graze your skin, chew your food slowly, taste every flavour, feel every drop of water as it trickles down your skin? Are you letting life pass by or are you experiencing true life? Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. Mindfulness is not only about meditation, but it's also a way of life. Living mindfully lets you experience life in the now...
2018-11-0554 min
SanomindHealing with a Naturopathic DoctorDr Susan C is a naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person's inherent self-healing process. Rather than just suppressing symptoms, naturopathic doctors work to identify underlying causes of illness and develop personalized treatment plans to address them. Naturopathy is a system of alternative medicine based on the theory that diseases can be successfully treated or prevented without the use of drugs, by techniques such as control of diet, exercise, massage and other techniques and...
2018-10-291h 09
SanomindTrauma with Dr Natalie Feinblatt, PsyDTrauma is often the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one's ability to cope or integrate the emotions involved with that experience. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an interactive psychotherapy technique used to relieve psychological stress. It is an effective treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The psychologist Francine Shapiro invented EMDR in the 1980s when she noticed that moving her eyes from side to side seemed to reduce the occurrence of her own distressing memories. Dr Natalie Feinblatt is an LA native with a BA in Psychology and a Master’s...
2018-10-2243 min
SanomindWhy can't we stay away from toxic posts on social media?Why are humans so attracted to negativity? On social media and in the news; we are drawn to negativity. How can we move away from all the negativity and learn more positive behaviours? In this episode, we get to know the amazing Tamie Mohammed. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with a passion for helping others, giving back and an incredibly talented story-teller! Oh, she's also a lover of all things sand and sea! We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording this episode!
https://www.sanomind.c...
2018-10-171h 00
SanomindThe Mystery of the MindThis episode features a really bright therapist from New York City, Suzana Sjenicic. In our conversation, we touch on many different topics around mental health and current events and how they affect all of us.
From social media and immigration to trauma and sexual assault and much more. You can find Suzana on Instagram @suzanasjenicic and on the sanoMind app where she has many great audio segments on a vast array of mental health topics.
https://www.sanomind.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sanomind/
https://www.instagram.com/thesolofounder/
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2018-10-151h 02
SanomindIs therapy worth it?Therapy is the attempted remediation of a health problem, usually following a diagnosis. In the medical field, it is usually synonymous with treatment. Among psychologists and other mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, counselors, and clinical social workers, the term may refer specifically to psychotherapy (sometimes dubbed 'talking therapy'). The English word therapy comes via Latin therapīa from Greek: θεραπεία and literally means "curing" or "healing". Source: Wikipedia With all the information available, therapy still seems to be mysterious. Not many people know what goes on behind the closed doors of a therapist's office. There's still a stigma be...
2018-10-0953 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Y Combinator Start-up School, Growth Hacking & MindfulnessIt's been a while since I recorded an episode, but I'm back! There hasn't been much going on so I had nothing to talk about. We did, however, get into Ycombinator startup school! It's not the accelerator, but it's just as good! Just no funding... yet. I've been working on living a life of mindfulness and its a game changer. Also, growth hacks, what's the secret? There is no growth hack. In this episode I talk about what it takes to grow! The book ”Mindfulness” is written by Bhante Gunaratana
Instagram: thesolofounder
Twitter: thesolofoundr
Website: Sanomind
2018-09-0619 min
Noggin Notes PodcastNoggin Notes and SanoMind Episode: What is EMDR Therapy?Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), whoa that is a mouthful! Have you heard of EMDR Therapy?
As a therapeutic approach, EMDR is based on several theories of psychotherapy, including concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). During an EMDR session, the therapist will ask the client to recall difficult thoughts and emotions. He or she will then instruct the client to continue thinking about these traumatic thoughts or past events while having the client to move their eyes from side-to-side.
It is that time again for our crossover episode from our partners SanoMind. We would li...
2018-08-2711 min
Noggin Notes PodcastNoggin Notes and SanoMind Episode: Breaking the Mental Health StigmaSo what is this stigma we want to break? It is negative attitudes and beliefs towards people who have a mental health condition. It can lead to discrimination and those inflicted with a condition failing to seek or believe in treatment.
How terrifying is it that if you wake up tomorrow with the a disease of the mind that it might affect the way people will treat you.
We are happy to introduce the first of many crossover episodes we will be having with SanoMind! On this episode we have Suzana Sjenicic, a Counselor from...
2018-07-3015 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Stuck On Starting An App or Company? Keep this in mind.I moved way too slow when I first wanted to start sanoMind. I made the excuse of not having a technical co-founder and I heard all the stories how you can't start a tech startup without a technical co-founder.
Well, I started anyway and although it's lonely and much harder doing this alone, I love it and I'm happy I started!
I'll tell you a little bit about how I started it and what I did. It's not some 'PRO' advice. I know nothing, I just learn what I don't know and make it happen!
I actually learned to make...
2018-07-1813 min
the artistSOLO FOUNDER: Can A Creator Platform For Therapists Be Successful?Hear me ramble about how I started sanoMind and why I'm working on building a massive platform for mental strength and agility!
Come chat with me on Twitter @thesolofoundr & Instagram @thesolofounder
2018-07-1413 min
the artistLife as a solo founderThis is the intro to what I hope to be an interesting and helpful podcast to future startup founders.
Instagram: thesolofounder
Twitter: thesolofoundr
Website: Sanomind
2018-07-1402 min
The Soft ScienceSex! the Podcast : Finding a Therapist with sanoMind creator Nestor VelezIn this episode I get to chat with the amazing Nestor Velez about his app and project, sanoMind. Using his tool, get to know a therapist before you meet up with them for one on one sessions. I love, love, LOVE, his story, and I think you will to.
You can find more about Nestor and sanoMind at the full show notes: www.sextalkwitherika.com/13
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Work with one of my therapists at www.mentalandsexualhealth.com
2018-05-3026 min