by Juan LLerena | at Minnebar 19
Our audience are entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners (especially diverse entrepreneurs) who feel stuck or overwhelmed in their journey.
Entrepreneurship can be exciting—but for many, it’s also exhausting, isolating, and emotionally draining. You’ve got the background, the drive, the ideas… but still feel like you’re not moving forward. Why?
You're not alone. A 2024 global survey of entrepreneurs (Source: Founder Reports, 2024) found that:
87.7% struggle with at least one mental health issue 50.2% report ongoing anxiety 45.8% experience high stress 34.4% are dealing with burnout
And while many entrepreneurs are brilliant, educated, and full of potential, they’re stuck—caught in overthinking, overwhelm, or silence. From my work supporting many diverse founders, small business owners, and immigrant entrepreneurs, I’ve learned that what most people need isn’t more hustle—it’s clarity, strategy, and mindset shifts that move them forward with purpose.
In this interactive and practical session, we’ll explore:
The 3 most common ways entrepreneurs get stuck—and how to break through:
How to reduce burnout by simplifying your strategy and focusing your energy
Real-life stories of entrepreneurs who’ve turned things around (without working more)
A simple, repeatable framework to get unstuck and back in flow
This isn’t just a talk—it’s a space to reflect, reset, and reclaim your power as an entrepreneur. You’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately—and the reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your mental health.
Juan Llerena – Author, Founder, Business & Marketing Consultant, Social Entrepreneur
Juan Llerena is a Peruvian-born author, business and marketing consultant, and founder of JLLB Media and Vamos Entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, Juan blends strategic marketing know-how with a deep commitment to empowering diverse communities.
As a social entrepreneur, he’s passionate about creating pathways for immigrant and minority-owned businesses to succeed—offering training, branding, and visibility strategies that actually work. Juan is also the author of Elev@te: AI Beginners Guide for Marketers and Business Owners, a journal-style resource designed to help entrepreneurs balance personal growth with business success.
His work sits at the intersection of communication, community, and creativity—fueled by the belief that entrepreneurship is not just about making money, but making meaning.
Juan lives with his family in Waconia, MN and has called Minnesota home for the last 25 years.
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