45. Bridget Levine | Managing Mental Health & Success as a Rockstar Entrepreneur

<p>I am honored to be great friends with Bridget Levine and share her amazing, courageous, and unique story with you.<br><br>Armed with a passion for fashion and a fiery love for dogs, Bridget Levine is the founder behind the renowned pet accessory brand, <a href="https://frenchiebulldog.com/">Frenchie</a>, and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 finalist.</p><p>With just a $5,000 loan and a dream to bring functional and fashionable apparel to the French Bulldog market, she invented the first reversible harness specifically designed for Frenchies and small-to-medium-sized dogs.</p><p>What started as one design, has since expanded into more than 75 unique fashions and accessories resulting in a multi-million dollar business. Leveraging social media, she has managed to grow her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frenchie_bulldog/?hl=en">@frenchie_bulldog</a> IG account to over 376K+ loyal followers with a strong community who eagerly follow and support her. You can also follow Bridget <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bridgetandleo/">on Instagram here</a>.</p><p><b>Show Notes:</b></p><ul><li>Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides background on Bridget, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode. [00:10]</li><li>How to authentically build a community in today’s age? [06:03]</li><li>Arman talks about the importance of integrity with the self and creating sustainable growth on social media. [10:15]</li><li>Following a self-directed life. [13:57]</li><li>The right to be sad and the judgment associated with that. [16:14]</li><li>Experiencing anxiety and dealing with negative emotions. [18:16]</li><li>Embracing your emotions even when they’re uncomfortable. [20:34]</li><li>Using movement to get in touch with yourself and learning to love all parts of you. [24:40]</li><li>Why did you start Frenchie? [31:20]</li><li>What are the main drivers that have contributed to helping to grow the brand? [38:48]</li><li>Burning your bridges. [43:47]</li><li>Shifting your mindset around failure and playing the long game. [45:06]</li><li>So