Schaper faced chronic gut issues and found relief using functional mushrooms, leading to the creation of SuperMush, which offers mushroom-infused wellness products. As the company grew, stress levels increased, challenging her mental health. Balancing creativity with operational demands became difficult. Suggestions included hiring someone skilled in operations to alleviate pressure. Schaper acknowledged the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, stating that hard work doesn't always lead to immediate results or recognition, highlighting the ongoing struggle many entrepreneurs face in balancing wellness and business growth.
"The irony is we're creating a mental health brand, and the attempt to maintain our own mental health through the process of building and scaling a CPG company is pretty wild."
"We've now had to shift completely into like operations spreadsheet mode. It's been dominating our time."
"That person will be a game changer in your business; it may mean giving something up, but it will allow you to do your best work."
"I could work 80 hours a week and get zero investment checks."
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