The origins of my purpose - Capucine Codron

I’m Capucine, I’m an entrepreneur - and two years ago, I didn’t think I’d still be alive today.

That’s the truth. And it’s terrifying to write it here. But if this post can help even one entrepreneur avoid the path I went down - then it’s worth it.

For years, I had a silent companion I didn’t acknowledge: depression.
I was chasing the next achievement.
The next milestone.
The next piece of external validation that would finally make me “enough.”

I built a tech startup. Worked non-stop. Hit milestones that should have made me happy, but instead, the emptiness and anxiety only grew.

I told myself: it’s not enough. YOU are not enough.
So I pushed harder. Ignored my body. Shut down my emotions completely.

I became a machine.
Outwardly “successful.”
Internally falling apart.

When my startup failed (we couldn’t raise the next round) my entire identity crumbled.
I didn’t just lose a company.
I lost the only version of myself I thought was worth anything.
The guilt of losing investors' money.
The shame of “failing” in front of friends, family, and myself.
That’s when the depression that had been simmering exploded.

And then came suicidal thoughts.
I believed there was no point in staying.
No worth left in me.

What saved me was leaving everything behind.
I fled to Bali - not as a glamorous escape - but because I couldn’t face anyone.
There, by meeting the right people and starting deep healing work, I began to rebuild.
I discovered new ways of being an entrepreneur.
Not the Western hustle, burnout, stress machine - but a different path.

I dove into self-development.
Mindvalley changed my life.

RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy Ⓡ) transformed my mindset and self-worth.
I learned:
👉 You don’t have to sacrifice your health, happiness, or relationships to succeed.
👉 The hustle culture is toxic - and killing entrepreneurs. I was almost one of them.

That’s why I created Holorise.
Because entrepreneurs aren’t taught how to take care of themselves - mind, body, and soul - while building their dreams.
Holorise is here to help you succeed without losing yourself.
To rise above limiting beliefs.
To perform at your peak, holistically.

If my experience can stop even one entrepreneur from reaching that dark place, then every part of my journey was worth it.

If you’re an entrepreneur and you’ve been affected by mental health, anxiety, or struggling, I would love to hear your story.
Share below. Send me a message.

Let’s be the generation of vulnerable entrepreneurs who support each other - not hide behind “I’m fine.”
Because pretending will only build a ticking time bomb. I know. Mine exploded.

Let’s build a new way to succeed together. 💛