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September 30, 2025 • 42 mins

Meet Jeannette Richards, an award-winning IT professional, mental health advocate, and founder of Be Mentally Motivated. Jeannette’s story begins with her first VIC-20 computer, sparking a lifelong passion for technology that led to a successful career in the financial sector’s IT support and multiple Spotlight Awards for excellence.Jeannette opens up about navigating the realities of living with a mental health diagnosis, breaking down mental health stigma in the Black community, and how her late psychotherapist’s compassion inspired her to pursue an Honours BA in Psychology. She also shares her mission to combine her expertise in technology with mental health advocacy to create inclusive workplaces, safe spaces, and meaningful conversations.

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