About this Event
PRESENTED WITH THE NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
Join Hang on Health and the NEC for a signature event for Mental Health Awareness Month.
** As of 3/31, this registration has moved to a different site. Please **
In-Person or Zoom
What does it mean to keep going when your mind says stop? In this powerful session, entrepreneurs John Anderson and Rusty Goodsell open up about battling inner chaos—imposter syndrome, trauma, anxiety, addiction, and facing the darkest extremes —all while building and leading companies. They explore the raw and often invisible toll entrepreneurship takes on mental health, from the loss of identity to the uphill climb of redefining self-worth and success. With brutal honesty, they share how financial collapse, family strain, and internal pressure nearly took them out—and what it took to come back. While this discussion focuses on how John and Rusty bounced back, it's also about showing up differently, with the confidence to define success on your terms, in every season of life.
Logistics:
Thurs, May 8
Doors at 11:30 - Lunch and networking
Programming: 12:00 - 1:15
To join virtually, please follow the same registration link and select the registration for virtual.
Thank you to the for partnering with Hang on Health and hosting the event!
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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
John Anderson |
John Anderson is an accomplished entrepreneur, advisor, and public speaker. As the former Co-Owner of Resource Communications Group (RCG), he helped transform the company’s business model, driving 3.5x revenue growth and a 4x increase in valuation before a successful exit in 2023.
John serves as Entrepreneur in Residence at the EC, on the Board of the NTC, and is the creator of The Impodsters™ - a show about Imposter Syndrome.
Rusty Goodsell |
Rusty Goodsell is a dynamic leader, entrepreneur, and strategist with over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. As the CEO of New Orchard, a SaaS company providing cutting-edge technology platforms to consulting firms, he brings deep expertise in operations, business development, marketing, and team building. With a background spanning multiple industries, Rusty excels at crafting strategies and predictable processes that drive growth while helping organizations differentiate themselves through a consultative approach. A passionate mentor, he values the lessons learned from diverse leaders and is committed to paying it forward by guiding the next generation. Whether steering a company to success or casting a line in challenging waters, Rusty thrives on uncovering opportunities where others see obstacles.
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Founded by 3x entrepreneur, growth executive and speaker, Tina Stoyka created Hang on Health, a Nashville, TN nonprofit, to empower entrepreneurs with mental resilience. By supporting entrepreneurs with mental wellness resources such as education, community and coaching, they are emboldened to achieve peak performance and propel their businesses to success.
About
NEC brings entrepreneurs together to learn, grow, and support each other through every stage of their journey. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the NEC is committed to making Nashville the ultimate destination for startups by nurturing a thriving ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs at every step.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
41 Peabody St, 41 Peabody Street, Nashville, United States
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