Overcoming Mental Health Challenges and Building a Successful Audio Business
On Episode 11 of The Sponge Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy Lim, the CEO and Co-founder of Zerest Audio. We discuss his personal journey and how he became a successful entrepreneur despite struggling with depression in the earlier stages of his life.
We learn how he and his co-founder
On Episode 11 of The Sponge Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy Lim, the CEO and Co-founder of Zerest Audio. We discuss his personal journey and how he became a successful entrepreneur despite struggling with depression in the earlier stages of his life.
We learn how he and his co-founder Melissa turned their shared passion for audio into a business and the challenges they faced in the early stages of starting Zerest Audio. Jeremy shares his insights on how he plans to stay innovative and differentiate his products in a competitive market.
What we talk about:
How Jeremy overcomes the unique challenges of running his company.
Tips and strategies for young, aspiring entrepreneurs who struggle with balancing school and a business.
The qualities and values necessary for building a strong company culture.
Jeremy talks about his experience with mental health and offers his advice to anyone struggling with mental health issues and shares coping mechanisms that have helped him in his own journey.
**Please be advised that this podcast episode contains discussions and references to sensitive topics, including depression, mental health struggles, and overcoming challenges. We recognize that these subjects may be triggering or distressing for some individuals, particularly those who have been directly or indirectly affected by suicide.
While we aim to provide support and share stories of resilience, it's important to prioritize your well-being and mental health above all else. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek immediate help from a mental health professional or contact a helpline specific to your country. Remember, there is always help available, and you are not alone.
We encourage you to approach this content with self-care in mind. Take breaks as needed, engage in activities that bring you joy and comfort, and reach out to supportive individuals in your life. The goal of this episode is to foster understanding, and empathy, and inspire, but your mental health and safety should always come first.
Remember, there is hope, and help is just a call or message away.
Links to the relevant call centres and support helplines in Singapore: Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): https://www.sos.org.sg/ Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) Hotline: 1-767 Gov.sg Helplines: https://www.gov.sg/article/call-these-helplines-if-you-need-emotional-or-psychological-support?ref=thespongeacademy.com
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On Episode 11 of The Sponge Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy Lim, the CEO and Co-founder of Zerest Audio. We discuss his personal journey and how he became a successful entrepreneur despite struggling with depression in the earlier stages of his life.
We learn how he and his co-founder Melissa turned their shared passion for audio into a business and the challenges they faced in the early stages of starting Zerest Audio. Jeremy shares his insights on how he plans to stay innovative and differentiate his products in a competitive market.
What we talk about:
**Please be advised that this podcast episode contains discussions and references to sensitive topics, including depression, mental health struggles, and overcoming challenges. We recognize that these subjects may be triggering or distressing for some individuals, particularly those who have been directly or indirectly affected by suicide.
While we aim to provide support and share stories of resilience, it's important to prioritize your well-being and mental health above all else. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek immediate help from a mental health professional or contact a helpline specific to your country. Remember, there is always help available, and you are not alone.
We encourage you to approach this content with self-care in mind. Take breaks as needed, engage in activities that bring you joy and comfort, and reach out to supportive individuals in your life. The goal of this episode is to foster understanding, and empathy, and inspire, but your mental health and safety should always come first.
Remember, there is hope, and help is just a call or message away.
Links to the relevant call centres and support helplines in Singapore:
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): https://www.sos.org.sg/
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) Hotline: 1-767
Gov.sg Helplines: https://www.gov.sg/article/call-these-helplines-if-you-need-emotional-or-psychological-support?ref=thespongeacademy.com
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