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SpotClub: Bringing Innovators Together
SpotClub brings innovative minds to light through its inclusive podcast. Whether you are a published teenager in Mexico, a researcher in Antarctica, a startup founder in Los Angeles, or the CEO of a public company, SpotClub does not discriminate against any background. The only requirement is pure innovation.
SpotClub: Bringing Innovators Together
Public Service: From the Military to the Boardroom
August 30, 2021
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SpotClub
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Season 1
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Episode 9
Brian Femminella founded SoundMind after witnessing friends in the military and other communities experience trauma, anxiety, and mental illnesses. SoundMind is an audio therapy application that utilizes psychologically proven soothing sounds, and a machine learning algorithm, to help calm and soothe individuals with these struggles. Brian is also serving in the military and pursuing a degree in cybersecurity at the University of Southern California. He previously worked at the United Nations and US House of Representatives. In this episode, we discuss Brian's journey, mental health and its intersection with software, therapy, and the future of SoundMind.