The financial situation of Wondermindthe platform of Mental health co -founded by Selena Gómezhe has come to light after a report of Forbes that reveals the extreme effort of his mother, Mandy Teefeyto keep it operational. According to the media, the executive director of the company mortgaged her home to pay wages after the available funds were exhausted in March 2025.
With a template of approximately 15 employees, Wondermind faced salary delays and debts with contractors that, together, would exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars. “It has focused exclusively on keeping everyone’s livelihoods intact and maintaining the growth of the company”Said Emma Wright, head of staff, defending Teefey’s leadership.
Wondermind and the challenges of a startup in crisis
The crisis was exacerbated by the suspension of medical benefits, forcing the team to resort to the plan COBRA. Teefey apologized to the staff in an internal message, ensuring that new sources of financing were looking for. Some employees criticized their management, especially after the rejection of agreements with brands such as Airbnb for requiring the active presence of Selena Gómez.
Despite the scandal, from Wondermind It ensures that “The situation has been rectified”And that the payments will take place on May 12. Founded in 2021, the company received 5 million dollars in initial financing. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez, one of the founders, has not issued comments. According to BloombergHis fortune exceeded 1.3 billion dollars in 2024, driven by its Rare Beauty brand.
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