JOURNAL ARTICLE

A thrill-seeking CEO—who has jumped out of planes more than 200 times—says skydiving is the 'greatest mental health reset'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Payton, L'Oreal Thompson 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Isa Watson, a Brooklyn-based author and entrepreneur, who uses skydiving as a method for mental health rejuvenation. Watson, who founded the audio-only social app Squad in 2018, has struggled with depression and found that traditional self-care methods became ineffective during the COVID-19 pandemic. After discovering skydiving, she completed over 200 jumps and is training for the 2024 US Nationals for Skydiving, emphasizing the freedom and serenity it brings her amidst the pressures of being a Black woman entrepreneur. Watson advocates for other founders to explore activities that promote personal freedom and joy, which inspired her to establish the Day of Intentionality on September 20, aimed at encouraging offline connections and intentional living. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/11, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:173416900
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