From a Jail Cell to Raising $30 Million: Leveraging Tech to Support Recovery by Putting Herself First - Episode #27 - Daniela Tudor

On this episode you’ll meet Daniela Tudor, Co-Founder & CEO at WeConnect Health Management, a digital therapeutic company that supports people in long-term recovery, which to date, has raised over $30 million.

Her business idea started on the floor of a cold jail cell, and was fueled by the kindness of a stranger.

With 1 in 12 individuals experiencing substance use disorder and the opiate epidemic continuing to rise, her company WEconnect now serves hundreds of thousands of people using technology.

Despite her harrowing start, she’s an incredible example of how putting your self-care first, can have an epic impact.

You’ll want to grab a notebook for this one, on top of hearing her uncensored journey, we have some incredible conversations, such as:

• Being a workaholic & recovery from substance abuse disorder
• Healing from trauma
• Starting a business on the side of a career
• Helping the universe to bring her game-changing opportunities
• Choosing a co-founder & how to pitch for investment
• The importance of self-care and creative outlets
• The jaw dropping, but effective strategy pivot she made with her company
• Being a leader, creating company culture, and encouraging autonomy

So strap in, you are in for a spine-tingling, uplifting ride

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ABOUT DANIELA TUDOR

Daniela Luzi Tudor is the co-founder and CEO of WEconnect Health Management. A visionary entrepreneur, social justice advocate, and person in long-term recovery, Daniela is the creator of the WEconnect platform. She is passionate about serving people with substance use disorder; her mission is to build technological tools that empower individuals and communities to overcome adversity and achieve their goals. Outside of the WEconnect office, Daniela is a lover of the arts who enjoys DJing, producing, and screenwriting. While she DJs techno, her go-to jam on hard days is Hip Hop by Dead Prez. She also loves animals, especially brazen internet cats and the many pets of WEconnect employees.

Find Daniela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielaluzit/

Check Out WeConnect Health Management: https://www.weconnectrecovery.com/

Watch Daniela’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/daniela_luzi_tudor_intimacy_in_the_workplace