Recently, information about Wondermindthe company of Mental health founded by Selena Gomez and directed by his mother, Mandy Teefey. Sources close to the company have revealed financial difficulties that led to a delicate situation with the payment of payrolls.
According to reports Forbes, Wondermind, which employs approximately 15 people, in addition to freelancers and suppliers, faced a shortage of funds in March. This resulted in delays in employee payments, with some receiving only one of two checks corresponding to their salaries. It is estimated that the debt with freelancers And suppliers amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars, in addition to approximately $ 60,000 to a public relations firm, according to anonymous allegations.
Before this financial crisis, Mandy TeefeyCEO of the company, made a significant decision: he resorted to a mortgage loan on his house to cover part of the pending debts. The news has generated surprise, given that Selena Gomez, partner and key public figure of the brand, has a fortune estimated at 1.3 billion dollars, mainly thanks to the success of its makeup brand, Rare Beauty.
In an email to employees in March, they were informed about the temporary suspension of health benefits and the need to opt for coverage. “We apologize for email on a day of well -being,” said the message, “As you know, we have been working tirelessly to ensure our next financing round.”
Wondermind issued a statement to Forbes ensuring that the situation has “rectified” and that the remaining payments would be made. However, the incident has unleashed speculation about the management of the company since the appointment of Teefey as a single CEO in January 2023. Some employees have questioned their experience in the sector, claiming that it rejected millionaire agreements with brands such as Airbnb if they involved Gomez’s participation.
On the other hand, Emma Wright, head of personnel from Wondermind, He defended the work of Teefey, highlighting his commitment to the well -being of employees and the growth of the company. Representatives of Wondermind and Gomez did not issue additional statements to the press. The story of Wondermind It highlights the complexities of the business ecosystem, even for public figures with great purchasing power.
