We were lucky to catch up with Haylie Goforth recently and have shared our conversation below.

Haylie, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

A defining moment for me in releasing my Mental Health Project was putting my self out there and promoting it on my personal social media accounts. In the beginning of releasing my project I was scared of judgement and other peoples opinion, but I pushed those thoughts aside and started promoting the project and bringing more awareness to Mental Health.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

After struggling with ADHD for 4 years and getting diagnosed with Emetophobia (extreme fear of vomit) and Anxiety I noticed how there wasn’t a lot of talk about Mental Health because of the stigma that is around this topic. With this becoming more evident to me I knew I wanted to bring more awareness to Mental Health and didn’t want anyone feeling alone. This is when I created The Crowded Mind Project! I promote my project on TikTok and Instagram where I post motivational quotes, self care activities/tips, advice on body image, and information about Mental Health as a whole.

I am most proud of not only how much my project has grown, but the person it has shaped me into today.

Have you ever had to pivot?

A moment when I had to pivot was stepping out of my comfort zone and creating something I never thought I could. It took a lot of time and stress before releasing my project, but with the support of my friends/family they made it possible. Although I may not have a large following just yet, I am getting closer each and everyday of accomplishing my goal (never letting someone suffer alone and in silence) and bringing more attention to Mental Health.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

One story that illustrates my resilience was not letting discourage win. At the very beginning of creating my project I got discouraged extremely easily and sometimes lost motivation to improve my project. However, I never gave up and tried even harder to promote and grow my platforms even when I didn’t think I could. If I never showed resilience I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crowdedmindproject?igsh=M3E0cHhpMHZjeG93&utm_source=qr
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crowdedmindproject?_t=8r5hYZDIvIA&_r=1 Business Email: [email protected]

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