(2/2) Bamp Media - Interview with Mario Delgado, Founder of 'He Calling Us'

Introduction

In this segment, Mario Delgado Aguirre, founder of the international clothing brand He Calling Us, discusses the deeper purpose behind his company and how it is intertwined with mental health and social impact. Delgado emphasizes that the mission of He Calling Us goes beyond fashion, aiming to create a positive influence on the community and the world.

1. Purpose of 'He Calling Us' and Its Connection to Mental Health
Spirituality and Community:

  • Mario stresses that He Calling Us is driven by a profound purpose that goes beyond fashion.
  • The company’s vision focuses on creating a positive impact, prioritizing social good over mere profit-making.

Importance of Leadership:

  • Drawing on John C. Maxwell’s ideas, Mario highlights that a company’s leadership, vision, and success are deeply rooted in the emotional and mental well-being of its leaders.
  • Mental health is crucial for creativity, character, and long-term success.

Positive Impact:

  • The emotional and mental health of the leader influences the entire organization, including suppliers, customers, and the media.
  • A clear purpose-driven leader fosters a positive business culture that extends to the broader community.

2. The Role of Mental Health in Business Success
Mental Health and Business Operations:

  • Companies led by individuals who prioritize mental and emotional health are more likely to have a healthy cash flow and treat their employees fairly.
  • Businesses should take responsibility not just for profits, but for the social impact they create.

3. The Importance of Mental Health in Society
Global Mental Health State:

  • Mario reflects on the global state of mental health, noting suicide rates and the increasing number of mental health institutions as important indicators.

Personal Growth:

  • He emphasizes the importance of living in the present and not being trapped by past trauma.
  • People who learn to overcome emotional struggles can thrive in both their personal and emotional lives.

4. The 'Fe Sobre Miedo' Project and Adoption
Project Overview:

  • Mario shares the concept behind Fe Sobre Miedo, a project focused on educating those interested in adoption.
  • The program aims to not only explain the adoption process but to assess if individuals are emotionally prepared for the responsibility of adoption.

Professional Criteria:

  • The process will be guided by psychologists and trained professionals rather than unqualified individuals.
  • Experts will help assess whether prospective adoptive parents are ready, or if they need to improve aspects of their emotional health and personal growth.

5. The Impact of Childhood on the Future
Early Childhood Development:

  • Mario highlights the importance of childhood in shaping an individual’s future.
  • Early support can prevent emotional challenges later in life.

Investing in Children:

  • He believes that investing in children’s well-being will lead to a healthier society, as the future of any community depends on its children’s development.

6. Leadership and Emotional Health in Business
Emotional Health for Business Success:

  • Mario underscores the need for leaders to be emotionally healthy to ensure the success of their business.
  • Unresolved emotional wounds in a leader can negatively impact the company, as the workplace environment and overall performance reflect the emotional state of its founder.

Change and Leadership:

  • Leaders must address their mental health to avoid creating a facade of normalcy that could eventually affect the company’s culture in the long term.

Interviewer: Reno Reez, Founder of BAMP Media International
Watch On Youtube (spanish): https://www.youtube.com/@HeCallingUs

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