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Selena Gomez

Founder at Rare Beauty CoFounder and Chief Impact Officer at Wondermind

Selena Gomez is a prominent singer, actress, and mental health advocate, currently serving as the Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer at Wondermind, a media company focused on mental fitness. She co-founded Wondermind in 2022 alongside her mother, Mandy Teefey, and entrepreneur Daniella Pierson. The initiative aims to democratize and destigmatize mental health care, emphasizing that mental wellness requires daily effort similar to physical fitness.12

Background and Career

Gomez has been open about her personal struggles with mental health, including her diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2018. This experience has fueled her passion for mental health advocacy and shaped the mission of Wondermind.12 The platform initially launched as a newsletter offering mental health tips and expert advice, but it has since expanded into various media formats, including podcasts and docuseries focusing on athlete mental health.23

Wondermind's Mission

Wondermind seeks to create an accessible space for discussions around mental health. Its content is designed to be relatable and free from jargon, making it approachable for a broad audience. The company has raised significant funding, including $5 million from Serena Ventures, valuing it at $100 million shortly after its launch.13

Future Aspirations

Looking ahead, Wondermind plans to develop products aimed at promoting "mental fitness," which includes tools for everyday mental wellness practices. This vision includes creating a "mental fitness aisle" in drugstores to normalize the conversation around mental health tools and resources.34 Gomez's involvement in Wondermind reflects her commitment to making a positive impact in the mental health space, leveraging her platform to reach millions of followers and encourage open discussions about mental wellness.

Highlights

Apr 19 · linkedin

When I launched Rare Beauty, I wanted it to be so much more than a beauty brand. I wanted it to be a safe space for our community and our own team. The brand’s mission has always been to address mental health and self-acceptance, which has had a profound impact on my life, and so many others. And the stats are there – suicide is the second leading cause of death for the Gen Z population, 76% of U.S. workers report at least one symptom of a mental health condition, 84% said their workplace conditions had contributed to at least one mental health challenge, and 81% of workers report that they look for workplaces that support mental health. It’s the obvious choice for companies to care. And when I think about the resources I wish I had when I was younger, I want to make sure I’m doing everything possible to support my own team and the communities we reach.   That’s why we’ve done things like partner with NAMI to be a Stigma Free brand, train our employees in Mental Health First Aid Training from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, donate 1% of our sales to youth mental health organizations around the world (through my Rare Impact Fund), and share mental health educational resources with our community of more than 6 million. And we know we’ll make mistakes, but we’re committed to putting in the work.

Nov 29 · linkedin

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can. Please join me in making a difference. Donate $10 to the Rare Impact Fund and enjoy 15% off sitewide today only at RareBeauty.com

I created the Rare Impact Fund to address mental health and self-acceptance. Supporting the Rare Impact Fund helps give young people access to the resources they need to support their mental health. Together we can make a difference.

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Los Angeles, California, United States