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2. From $15/hour at Planet Fitness to Building a Therapy Empire No One Believed In | Ep 226 with Nina Ythier Founder of MindSpeak
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Nina Ythier, after 20 years working inside broken systems, turned rejection into redirection—founding MindSpeak Inc., a therapy practice redefining mental health care through real-world, person-first solutions. In this episode, she shares the power of creative healing, why ego-free hustle matters, and how nontraditional care is changing lives.
Key Discussion Points:
Why “graduating” from toxic workplaces led to building something better
Starting with just a few clients—and a side job at Planet Fitness
Building a therapy brand rooted in creativity, not conformity
How Nina uses yoga, art, and community as tools for healing
Industry backlash: what happened when she challenged the system
What Gen Z’s loneliness says about our cultural crisis
The future of therapy: tech, touch, and psilocybin
Redefining success in mental health care—one Dunkin’ chat at a time
Takeaways:
Your style is your brand—especially in human-first work
Building a mission-driven business starts with betting on yourself
Therapy doesn’t belong in beige boxes—meet people where they are
True change comes from trust, presence, and showing up without ego
Closing Thoughts:
Nina Ythier is proving that therapy doesn't have to follow the rules to work. By stepping outside the office and into real life, she's helping clients heal through connection, creativity, and courage—reminding us that the most powerful breakthroughs often happen far beyond the couch.
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