Brandy Vega, Founder of Good Deed Revolution: Breaking the Silence: A Conversation on Mental Health, Suicide, and Promise2Live

In this Grit Daily Startup episode, host Phillip Lanos is joined by Brandy Vega, Founder of Good Deed Revolution and the Promise2Live campaign, for an in-depth conversation about mental health, suicide prevention, and the importance of making a Promise2Live. 

Brandy shares her personal journey of almost losing her daughter to suicide and how it led her to create the Promise2Live campaign, a movement that encourages people to make a promise to reach out for help when they find themselves in a dark place. She discusses the alarming statistics of suicide, the significance of the 988 hotline, and the impact of sharing one’s promise on social media to create a safe space, start conversations, stop stigma, and save lives.

Brandy and Phillip delve into the challenges faced by parents with children who have attempted suicide and the importance of having honest conversations about mental health. They discuss the societal judgments surrounding suicide and mental health, the various resources and treatments available, and the importance of addressing mortality and finding purpose. 

Brandy emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding towards those struggling with mental health issues and encourages listeners to reach out to loved ones, make the Promise2Live, and find purpose and meaning in life.

Brandy directs listeners to visit the Promise2Live website, and to tune into their upcoming live-streamed event featuring various artists and speakers. She calls for collaboration and support from executives, influencers, and companies to create a global psychological safety net, remove the stigma surrounding mental health, and provide support to one another.