​The Founder Exhale - Upper West Side

​A founder's life can look exciting from the outside, but inside, it can feel more complicated.

The Founder Exhale is a monthly walk for founders who want fresh air, easy conversation, and a reset that fits real life.

​Join us for a free 45-minute outdoor walk on the Upper West Side for startup founders who believe taking care of themselves is part of the job.

​No pitching, forced networking, or agenda.

​This walk is for startup founders who want space to breathe, move, and be around people who understand what building can take out of you.

​Come as you are, and feel free to bring a friend, your family, or your dog.

​This month's question: What needs a little more breathing room right now?

​You can think about the question, talk about it, ignore it, or come back to it later.

Why this exists

​Founders are asked about their startup, but are not always asked what the startup is asking of them.

​The Founder Exhale creates a simple place to pause.

​And if the walk reminds you that you need more support, the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund exists for exactly that reason.

Founders who register can apply for wellness support through the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund. Apply here.

​The Founder Exhale is hosted by Marie Roker-Jones and presented by the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to providing free mental wellness resources for startup founders.

​What to expect

​We'll meet on the Upper West Side and take a relaxed walk together.

​You can walk on your own, chat with someone new, stick with your group, or just enjoy being outside.

​About halfway through, we'll pause for a quick break and ask one simple question: What did you notice once you slowed down?

​You can share a word, talk with someone nearby, or just keep your thoughts to yourself.

​After the walk, you're welcome to leave, hang out, grab coffee, or keep chatting.

​Families, friends, partners, kids, strollers, and dogs are all welcome.

​Location

​Upper West Side, Manhattan

​Exact meeting details will be shared with registered guests before the walk.

​If it's lightly raining, we'll still walk.

​If there's heavy rain or unsafe weather, we'll reschedule.
I'll send a message an hour before the walk.

​Solo, social, with your dog, or with your family. Everyone is welcome. Please share this with a founder who needs it.

​P.S., If you'd like to be a donor to the Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund, you may do so here.

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​Disclaimer: This is not mental health therapy. Wellbassadors facilitate community gatherings and are not acting as fitness trainers, therapists, guides, or healthcare professionals.