In today's episode, Executive Director Sophia Hain chats with SUPERBANDS' Founder, Jessica Sikora, about the journey that brought the organization from the ground up. Learn about Jessica's mental health battles with depression and suicide attempts as a teen, and her struggles to  fit in due to bullying and the pressure to be perfect from a young age. Jessica shares where SUPERBANDS came from and the idea that sparked her into pursuing an unexpected path to entrepreneurship and philanthropy, and both discuss what they are excited about for the upcoming year and the SUPERBANDS initiatives that are up their sleeves for 2021. Jump into Jessica and Sophia's conversation filled with fangirling over their favorite artists and bands, and open discussion about the power of music on youth mental health. 

Disclaimer: Neither Jessica Sophia nor Sophia Hain are mental health professionals and do not claim to be. Their discussions are their own experiences and opinions and should not be taken as medical advice. If you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or ideations, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 at any time. Remember you are not alone. 

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