Austin Penrose & Mahlon Head have started a brand surrounding mental health initially called “Happy Dude” and through some entrepreneurial learnings have now had a name shift and called “Friends of Felix”. These two friends bonded in a time of need when going through some of their own personal experience with mental health challenges and through these adversities knew there must be others out there like them that could use the support. Starting with their t-shirt brand, their goal is to ignite conversations surrounding mental health, eventually expanding into speaking engagements and funding more support channels through this growth. This podcast is sure to inspire many through this great discussion.


Episode Quotes

“A big part of it is wanting to give men access to the health that they need” - Mahlon Head

“Really making an impact through conversation. We can sell as many t-shirts as we want and donate but it doesn’t solve the problem. We want to bridge the gap and help people” - Austin Penrose

“Anything to get my body moving has a positive impact on my mind” - Mahlon Head

“Being by yourself is one of the hardest challenges humans have. It starts with learning to love ourselves. When you truly love yourself you can sit with yourself and your mind doesn’t go to a negative place”- Mike Prince

“No one cares as much as you think. At the end of the day when we look back on things, no one cares. If you want to do something go for it, it shouldn’t be anyone else’s decision” - Austin Penrose

“Every experience presents itself with an opportunity to learn” - Mahlon Head


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Guest Contact Info

Website - www.friendsoffelix.com 
Instagram - @friendsoffelixbrand