We welcome Heather Grunkemeier, a dedicated advocate for trust, safety, and mental health. Heather’s journey began in 2017 when she found her passion for making technology products safer, leading her to work with major brands like Expedia and Rover. In this episode, she shares her story of resilience and career challenges and how she now advocates for mindfulness to manage stress and improve well-being.

Meet Our Guest – Heather Grunkemeier

Heather has spent years developing strategies to enhance trust and safety while meeting business goals. As the former Head of Trust and Safety Strategy at Rover, Heather worked with teams to prioritize risks and develop policies that build customer trust. Her experience handling sensitive situations, like preventing harm on digital platforms, highlights her unwavering commitment to making the world safer.

Today, Heather emphasizes the importance of mental health, especially for professionals in high-stress roles like trust and safety. Drawing from her experiences, she advocates for mindfulness to manage stress, find inner peace, and build resilience. Heather’s passion for spreading mental health awareness is rooted in her belief that it’s a crucial conversation in today’s world.

Key Topics Covered:

• Heather’s career journey in the tech industry transitioned into trust and safety.
• The mental health challenges she faced in high-pressure roles.
• The personal tragedy that led her to reassess her life priorities.
• How mindfulness transformed her approach to life and work.
• Practical tips for building resilience in both personal and professional life.

Heather’s Contact Information:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn

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🌟 Help California Wildfire Victims 🌟

The devastating California wildfires have left countless families in need. If you’re looking for ways to make a difference, we’ve compiled some resources below. Whether you can give money and supplies or share this information, every action counts.

If You Know of a Resource That Is Not Listed

• LA Fires Community Resource Hub: Find or share additional resources to help those impacted.
  https://lafires.iolovesyou.com/

Ways to Buy a Community Meal

• LA Community Meals: Purchase a meal to support individuals and families affected by the fires.
  https://linktr.ee/lacommunitymeals?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f1830e33-1f9c-4b25-987a-2658788d1936

Monetary Donations

• Los Angeles Fire Department: https://supportlafd.kindful.com/?campaign=1040812
• Wildfire Recovery Fund: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
• Displaced Latino Families: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1km3lEvdVY70P3875guzujp5xtoIFMr6jVZVxfpN3MeA/htmlview?usp=gmail
• Displaced Black Families: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pK5omSsD4KGhjEHCVgcVw-rd4FZP9haoijEx1mSAm5c/htmlview?usp=gmail
• Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/?srsltid=AfmBOopnrth00baUEdhjyo1dSmxJUqBmxFemg-gTaCTUdmcKxG7d-VCH

Supplies Donations

• Teenage Girls’ Products:
  Small Green Door Studio, 3530 E 15th St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
• Skincare/Hygiene Products:
  Giving Generously, 914 Montana Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90402
• Clothes/Hygiene Products:
  GirlTalk Inc., 1119 Standard St, El Segundo, CA 90245

Verified GoFundMe Campaigns

Explore the full list of verified wildfire relief campaigns here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10gvOxituYvxxknoY9IQa-YEqfK8WvCjcLBcg4hsmME4/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Your support, big or small, can help relieve those in need. Thank you for making a difference! 💛

 

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If You Need Support, Reach Out

If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Remember, it’s OK not to be OK—talking to someone can make all the difference.

• United States: Call or Text 988 — 988lifeline.org
• Canada: Call or Text 988 — 988.ca
• Worldwide: Find a Helpline
• Mental Health Resources and Tools: The Help Hub

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