On the Up and Up Ep 77 From Breaking Point to Breakthrough: Mary Beth Storjohann on Balancing Mental Health and Leadership
Are you checking in with yourself and your mental health?
We know Mental Health Awareness Month has been all about how we, as leaders, can support our employees. But let’s flip the script for a moment: what about your own mental health?
What's at risk when you're always operating at full throttle without a break?
This week, we have a story you don't want to miss from Mary Beth Storjohann, Co-CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners.
It's powerful to hear a woman who's achieved so much career success talk openly about mental health struggles. It reminds us that no matter where you are in your career, mental health is crucial.
Mary Beth shares her journey of success in a male-dominated field, candidly discussing what led her to a mental health breaking point and how she bounced back with a fresh perspective on boundaries and protecting her peace.
She also dives into the unique pressures on women in leadership and the impact we, as female leaders, can have on the people we lead.
Tune in to hear Mary Beth's story and get inspired to prioritize your own mental health while leading with compassion and strength.
About Mary Beth Storjohann
Mary Beth Storjohann is Co-CEO of Abacus Wealth Partners. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, author, and speaker with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She joined Abacus in 2019 as Chief Marketing Officer after successfully launching and growing her own RIA firm and in 2022 was appointed as Co-CEO.
A believer that “actions speak louder than words,” Storjohann is known for sparking conversations and modeling change in the financial services industry by leaning into uncomfortable dialogue and decisions in order to leave the world and our industry in a better place. She is a fierce advocate for women, diversity, equity & inclusion, and making financial advice accessible to underserved populations and has been invited to speak at various industry and consumer-focused conferences about the work Abacus is doing in these areas.
Mary Beth has been featured in major media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NBC, Glamour, NPR, The New York Times, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, CNBC, Forbes, and more.
Her accolades include the “Top 40 Under 40” by Investment News, being listed as a 2023 MO 100 Top Impact CEO by Big Path Capital, and she was named a Top Ten Most Influential Advisor by Investopedia – a list celebrating financial advisors making significant contributions to critical conversations about financial literacy and wealth management.
Mary Beth lives in San Diego with her husband, a 5 & 7-year-old who are constantly demanding snacks, and two rescue dogs.
Links Mentioned
Find Mary Beth and Abacus Wealth online:
WEBSITE: https://abacuswealth.com/ <- make sure to check out their free course for business owners getting started with their finances!
PODCAST: “If Money Were Easy”: https://abacuswealth.com/podcast/if-money-were-easy/
On this podcast you’re going to learn from leading authors, business owners, professionals, and many of our very own in-house financial professionals from Abacus. Expect to hear about money and values, growing your wealth, creating an impact, leadership, financial wins and (some losses), and more. Our goal is that you walk away from each episode with at least one takeaway that you can implement on your financial journey.
Available on your favorite streaming platform.
INSTAGRAM: @Marybstorj on IG
BOOK: “Work Your Wealth: 9 Steps to Making Smarter Choice With Your Money on Amazon” https://www.amazon.com/Work-Your-Wealth-Smarter-Choices/dp/0692627332
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