
Nita Akoh, The Alchemist
01/14/25 • 27 min
In this episode of Heart to Hustle, we sit down with Nita Akoh, the founder and CEO of MyAtlas, a groundbreaking startup transforming how individuals approach their mental health journeys. Nita shares the personal backstory behind MyAtlas, revealing how her own experiences inspired her to create a platform that blends resources, community, and care. She offers candid insights on the grit and discipline it takes to build a startup while prioritizing self-care for balance and sustainability.
Nita’s Nigerian upbringing, shaped by two entrepreneurial parents, instilled in her the values of hard work and resilience that fuel her mission to create meaningful change. Her story is a powerful testament to determination, balance, and purpose, leaving listeners inspired to tackle their own challenges with heart and hustle.
Join the MyAtlas Waitlist https://www.myatlas-health.com/
At MyAtlas, we’re revolutionizing mental health by delivering personalized, data-driven wellness solutions. Using cutting-edge digital phenotyping, our platform provides real-time support, tailored to each user’s unique needs. We’re here to make mental health care precise, accessible, and effective — empowering individuals to thrive every day.
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Inspired by her journey? Nita recommends The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a book that gave her faith in the journey and direction as an entrepreneur. Grab a copy and see how it might guide your own path! https://amzn.to/4gfTT5y
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In this episode of Heart to Hustle, we sit down with Nita Akoh, the founder and CEO of MyAtlas, a groundbreaking startup transforming how individuals approach their mental health journeys. Nita shares the personal backstory behind MyAtlas, revealing how her own experiences inspired her to create a platform that blends resources, community, and care. She offers candid insights on the grit and discipline it takes to build a startup while prioritizing self-care for balance and sustainability.
Nita’s Nigerian upbringing, shaped by two entrepreneurial parents, instilled in her the values of hard work and resilience that fuel her mission to create meaningful change. Her story is a powerful testament to determination, balance, and purpose, leaving listeners inspired to tackle their own challenges with heart and hustle.
Join the MyAtlas Waitlist https://www.myatlas-health.com/
At MyAtlas, we’re revolutionizing mental health by delivering personalized, data-driven wellness solutions. Using cutting-edge digital phenotyping, our platform provides real-time support, tailored to each user’s unique needs. We’re here to make mental health care precise, accessible, and effective — empowering individuals to thrive every day.
Follow Nita on Social Media: Instagram LinkedIn
Inspired by her journey? Nita recommends The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a book that gave her faith in the journey and direction as an entrepreneur. Grab a copy and see how it might guide your own path! https://amzn.to/4gfTT5y
Subscribe to Heart to Hustle:
Follow us on social media for updates, inspiration, and even more hustle!
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Have a question or guest suggestion? Reach out at [email protected].
If you loved this episode, we’d be so grateful if you’d:
- Subscribe to Heart to Hustle on your favorite platform.
- Leave us a review, it helps others find the show!
- Share this episode with a friend who needs a little extra inspo today.
Thanks for listening!
Heart to Hustle is for those who believe their passion can become their purpose. Every Tuesday, we share stories from people who’ve turned their hustle into thriving careers. From creative sparks to business breakthroughs, we are diving into what drives them, how they made it happen, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way. It’s not just about what they do—it’s about why they do it and how they’ve shaped their lives around their passions. Tune in for inspiring stories, unexpected lessons, and a whole lot of hustle. Because when passion meets purpose, incredible things happen!!
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Heart to Hustle is for those who believe their passion can become their purpose. Every Tuesday, we share stories from people who’ve turned their hustle into thriving careers. From creative sparks to business breakthroughs, we are diving into what drives them, how they made it happen, and the challenges they’ve overcome along the way. It’s not just about what they do—it’s about why they do it and how they’ve shaped their lives around their passions. Tune in for inspiring stories, unexpected lessons, and a whole lot of hustle. Because when passion meets purpose, incredible things happen!!
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