Building Bezyl: Overcoming Fear, Breaking Barriers, and Redefining Mental Health (S1 E6)

In this episode of Femmegineering: Podcast, our Host, Hanna Abdel Hamid, speak with Esther Howard — founder of Bezyl, a company transforming mental health support through technology and research. Esther shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood in northern Canada to becoming a tech entrepreneur, a CEO, and a global advocate for mental health innovation. We discuss overcoming fear, building resilience, navigating education against the odds, and the real sacrifices involved in starting a company. Esther also offers practical advice on intentional networking, mentorship, and finding internal motivation when facing life’s biggest hurdles. An honest and inspiring conversation for anyone looking to forge their own path.