My Story
I'm Bonny Morlak, a serial entrepreneur, investor and startup coach. I've experienced the challenges and stresses of starting and growing a business firsthand, which led to my burnout in 2004. I tried to be the best CEO, father, husband, son, friend, and more, but I ended up putting myself last, and my startup failed as a result.
After hitting rock bottom, I embarked on a personal journey to explore tools and methods to maintain strong mental health, including meditation, therapy, and awareness.
This helped me to develop a less toxic work culture and concentrate on what's truly important, work less, and be more focused.
Others in the startup world took notice, and I found myself sharing my newfound knowledge and techniques with those around me.
Looking for my IKIGAI ultimately led me to become a full-time startup coach after selling my latest venture to Snapchat in 2019.
While I've always intellectually known that I help people and receive ample praise and amazing feedback from my clients, it wasn't until a moment during a trip to Tuscany that I finally stopped feeling like an impostor. During a Zoom call with a client, discussing her success, it hit me that I actually genuinely add real value to my client's lives. A transformational moment for me.
I still have days where I forget to pat myself on the shoulder, but I'm learning and improving every day, just like my clients.