From Bossy to Boss with Jennifer Silvershein Teplin, LCSW of Manhattan Wellness

While confidence is a key element in personal and professional growth, it can sometimes be mischaracterized. Jennifer Teplin, founder and clinical director of Manhattan Wellness, joins podcast host Jaclyn Beck to discuss how she leveraged being “bossy” into becoming a “boss”. She joins for a compelling conversation from navigating the intersection of therapy and entrepreneurship to challenging societal expectations placed on women. Dive into the journey of breaking free from societal boxes, embracing the spectrum of identity, and harnessing the passion that propels you to become the boss of your own story. Jennifer discusses the motivation behind her boutique psychotherapy practice and how she discovered a gap in the market, emphasizing the importance of blending clinical expertise with a business mindset.

Topics Discussed: 

-Building Manhattan Wellness: Jenny discusses the motivation behind founding Manhattan Wellness, emphasizing the blend of clinical expertise and a business mindset. 

-Therapy Misconceptions: Addressing the misconception that therapy is only for moments of crisis, emphasizing the importance of seeking support for personal growth. 

-Challenges for Women: Discussing the challenges faced by women in asking for help, societal expectations, and breaking the stigma associated with imperfection. 

-Perfectionism: Jenny shares her personal experience with perfectionism, defining it as striving for the impossible and the journey to overcome it. 

-Embracing Imperfections: The concept of embracing imperfections is introduced, challenging societal norms that hinder women from seeking help. 

-Unconventional Entrepreneurship: Jenny discusses her approach to building Manhattan Wellness, challenging the rules of traditional therapy practice. 

-Confidence in Leadership: Exploring the role of confidence in personal and professional growth, with personal anecdotes and insights. Multi-Faceted Identities: Reflecting on the discomfort of navigating a spectrum of identities and the importance of embracing complexity.

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