Laura Catevenis

Guest Bio: Laura E. Catevenis
Mental Health Advocate & Entrepreneur
Laura is a 34-year-old storyteller who shares her lived experience with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and psychosis. She’s passionate about helping others understand the reality of mental illness without shame or sugarcoating.
From Welfare to CEO to Rock Bottom and Back
Laura built a million-dollar mental health agency in Maine after being on welfare—and lost it all during a manic episode. Her story is one of resilience, rebuilding, and finding purpose through it all.
Author & Creator
Laura recently released an eBook on the stages of bipolar disorder, created a weekly audiobook series telling her personal story, and produces guided meditation videos. She is also launching her own podcast focused on mental health and healing.
Business & Real Estate Background
With a strong background in healthcare services and real estate, Laura brings a practical lens to business, mental health funding, and navigating big life transitions.
Down-to-Earth, Real Talk
Laura keeps it honest and easy to relate to. She avoids fluff and sacred language—just real conversations about what it’s like to live with mental illness while trying to stay grounded and build a meaningful life.
Nature-Lover at Heart
Raised in the city but drawn to nature, Laura feels most herself when hiking, stargazing, or exploring by the water. She prefers quiet country roads to city streets and always finds peace under the open sky.

Available Topics:
– Bipolar disorder and psychosis
– Living with mental illness while running a business
– Losing everything and starting over
– Mental health and entrepreneurship
– Real estate as a form of freedom and stability
– Creating content while staying anonymous
– Healing without talking about childhood or motherhood