Summary: <p><em>In this episode, we're delighted to have the extraordinary </em><a href="https://www.beaarthurtherapy.com/">Bea Arthur,</a><em> a Columbia University-trained psychotherapist, award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and pioneer in the e-therapy space. As the first African-American female founder accepted by Y Combinator, Bea was named an Entrepreneur to Bet On by Newsweek Magazine and one of the 100 Most Inspirational New Yorkers by Bumble. She is the founder and CEO of </em><a href="https://thedifference.co" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Difference</em></a><em>, the first on-demand therapy service for in the moment issues. Bea takes us on a fascinating journey of resilience and transformation, from being a rebellious young person who got kicked out of school, to becoming an influential therapist and founder of a tech company.</em></p> <p><em>She shares candid narratives about her personal struggles, including clashes with authority and her journey towards embracing her blackness. Bea talks about navigating the tech industry as a black woman founder, dealing with VC funding challenges, and her innovative company - The Difference - that offers a unique form of therapy. We'll touch on topics of mental health stigma, the power of human connection, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of laughter as a form of relief. We hope you enjoy the show!</em><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consciously-unbiased/message
