Virtual Chief Happiness Officer for Cardano Builders

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution.

Problem

Challenges faced by Cardano-funded and non-funded projects, including disappointments, demotivation, deadline pressures, network issues, speech anxiety, and procrastination.
Addressing widespread mental health concerns such as stigma in seeking care, isolation, limited awareness, toxic positivity, jargon misuse, self-diagnosis, and toxic vulnerability.
There is an urgent need for wellness support in the web3 space. Market volatility and technological advancements have contributed to mental health issues, productivity struggles, feelings of isolation, anxiety, FOMO, and burnout. Corporate wellness programs are not enough to address these issues, and they can be expensive.
Individuals in the modern world commonly face wellness challenges such as sedentary behavior, sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, lack of a support system, and the high cost of wellness services.

Solution

Chief Happiness Officer (CHO) role within the Cardano community focuses on behavioral coaching and support groups.

Format:

1:1 Calls: 30-minute individual behavioral coaching sessions with Cardano builders.
Virtual Spaces: 60-90 minute group sessions, functioning as support groups covering topics like mindfulness, procrastination, vulnerability, emotional regulation, self-forgiveness, self-sabotage, and attachment dynamics.

Duration:

For a duration of 4 months, we will conduct a minimum of 30 sessions (including both 1:1 and group formats) with Cardano builders. Group sessions are scheduled bi-weekly, while 1:1 sessions will be available upon request. If you require personalized support or wish to join a group session, please feel free to direct message us.

Execution:

Hosting Platforms:

Utilize platforms conducive to private and group sessions, ensuring confidentiality and ease of access. (Skype, Zoom, X Space (not recorded)).

Session Execution:

Encourage active participation and sharing of experiences in each session, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
Ground the initiative in personal experiences, like
weekly therapy session with the psychologist
behavioral coaching sessions with Overcome
regular check-ins between me and an internet friend Cris, demonstrating the benefits of feeling seen, heard, and understood
me coaching (me coaching others) experience
Bibi is a senior psychology student providing professional depth and insight to the discussions and advocacy efforts.

The CHO initiatives are complementary to traditional mental health services and are not intended as replacements. They aim to provide additional support and resources for the Cardano community.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community.

Space where Cardano members can discuss their challenges and receive support, contributing to their overall mental health and well-being.
A community and belonging, crucial for collaborative projects and personal growth within the Cardano ecosystem.
Increase awareness and understanding of various mental health issues pertinent to the blockchain environment.
Regular feedback gathering to adapt and evolve the CHO initiatives to better serve the community's needs.
Positive brand image.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?
Ada Raimova - Chief Happiness Officer

I'm a wellness coach, mental health advocate, and the founder of the Adawell: Wellbeing DAO. I received funding from Catalyst during Fund 9 and delivered the MVP, established a knowledge base, build a community and a team. I'm passionate about holistic wellness, health optimization, the web3 and blockchain technologies. I firmly believe that wellness should not be a luxury, but rather a fundamental necessity accessible to all individuals. I am dedicated to creating an inclusive space where wellness becomes attainable and achievable for everyone. My dream is to build the first web3 wellness DAO with a great community benefiting a large population. I possess extensive knowledge and a well-established network within the wellness ecosystem and Decentralized Science communities. My areas of expertise and interests encompass Science Communication, Blockchain, Wellness in web3, Creator Economy, and longevity. I was a panelist in different events including Women of Cardano event.

I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and have non-degree education in holistic wellbeing, glucose revolution, sleep deprivation, hormone health, and health optimization. Before founding Adawell DAO, I gained experience including contributing as a wellness researcher in a longevity startup, a researcher in a defense think tank, and working in a public research company. I've also gained valuable insights into the corporate world through roles in HR, finance, and marketing intern at a marina. I am multilingual and fluent in English, Turkish, and Russian. Feel free to connect with any questions you may have via:

Notion

Twitter

Bibinur Raimova - Behavioral Coach

Senior year psychology student. She has successfuly completed her internship at a psychology clinic, has been actively engagement in community projects, experience in diverse group collaboration. Committed to applying psychological knowledge to positively impact individuals and communities, continuously seeking growth opportunities in psychology.

Bibinur's Linkedin

Antoine Cathalau (“Garance”)-Meditation and mindfulness teacher

Co-founder of the multimedia studio Suki editions

Founder of Dyana, an imaginary network nation ( <https://www.dyana.org/> )

Transdisciplinary artist and creator on Cardano since 2021

Active member of Project Catalyst since 2021

Known community contributor in several Cardano Projects

LinkedIn :

<https://fr.linkedin.com/in/antoine-cathalau-b8860443>

Martina Glibo - Wellness Services Lead

Martina is our lead wellness service provider who will help deliver the project.

Martina's LinkedIn

Master of kinesiology and yoga teacher, founding member of Adawell DAO. As a passionate yoga instructor with 15+ years of experience, I share the knowledge and help people transform their lives on all levels physically, mentally and spiritually. Yoga has taught me discipline, appreciation, self awareness, patience it made me stronger, bolder, healthier and happier. I am joyful, positive person, I love my job, I love learning, traveling, meeting new people, new places. Education University Zagreb - Faculty of Kinesiology.

Facebook of Martina's Studio in Zagreb.

Jan Yeo is a Sleep Intervention Facilitator. PR & Communications

Community do-gooder amongst other things. She is also a is Preventive Health Network builder at Happily Ever After. Jan Yo - Core at Happily Ever After. Jan hosted guided meditation sessions at Adawell.

Oriana Gamrot - Wellness Research Lead

She will be helping deliver the wellness initiatives, engaging the community, promoting initiatives and community growth.

Twitter

Utilising my science background to conduct in-depth research and curate a holistic view of health ailments, while empowering individuals to an awareness of all possible approaches to tackle their concerns. I am passionate about Science Communication and collating information in a comprehensive way to ensure attainability for all. My most recent endeavour has been to master the breath work modality to guide others to return their body to a healing state of being and equip them with tools to hack their nervous system. Education: Integrated Master's Biomedical Science (Manchester Metropolitan University); Psychology, Biology, Sociology (Worcester Sixth Form College)

Cha Khan - Advisor

He will guide us in implementing DAO tools and establishing effective governance structures.

Cha's LinkedIn

Governance Geek. Tech monk, Advisor and Founder of littlefish Foundation. Electrical and Electronics Major. Researching, testing, and using Cardano DAO tools as part of funded Fund 9 project.

I love learning about History, Politics, and Economics. I think economists have betrayed the world with their focus on optimizing meaningless situations over optimizing the wellbeing of most people.

Praveen Kumar - Tech Intern

He helps with operations and integrating technologies into our wellness initiatives.

Praveen's LinkedIn

Tech Monk at Adawell || Software Developer Education: Electrical Engineering (Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)) I want to solve problems related to wellness industry in this era of Gen-Zs using the latest technologies available to us and am firm believer of the statement “Software is eating the World”. In the past, I have been part of a local organization and learnt the Vedic sciences of nutrition which fascinated me to delve deep into this space and would like to create a dent in this space as I personally feel most of the people have limited knowledge in this domain as there is no visible metrics to assess. On a journey to find the hidden metrics and create a platform to make people live happier and longer.

Healthspan Sage - Advisor

He works in the well-known DeSci and has a passion for practical implementations of longevity research. This includes regular cardio, mobility, balance and strength sessions. After exercise, he believes in implementing the healthiest possible diet that is also practical and tailored for the individual. Healthspan Sage has been working full-time in DeSci since Nov 2021 and prior to that he worked for startups and advised startups on growth and sales.

Adawell community

Newman S Lanier - Catalyst Challenge Team

Celeste Greene - Laughing Yoga Coach

Jose Cabrera - Web3 native artist||432hz. Jose performed live music at Adawell.

Vanessa Gil - Journalist and a singer. Interest in plant medicine, art and music therapy.

Cris Leash - Digital & graphic designer. Interested in fitness. Guild player and community builder at Meta Game.

Victor Kariuki - I am passionate about digital wellbeing, with my experience and knowledge on this topic I initiated DeSci Youths aimed at nurturing the next generation of citizen scientists around movements of change in the next iteration of the web.

Ada's network of coaches and therapists.

[Project Milestones] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Implementation

Detailed plan and schedule for 1:1 and group sessions.
Promote CHO program within Cardano. Twitter, discord communities, Cardano Marketing Team.
Begin the 1:1 coaching sessions with Cardano builders.
Collect feedback from initial sessions to refine and improve the program.

Output

10 (1:1 and group) sessions.
Survey results.

>Impact

Continue offering 1:1 and group sessions, integrating insights from feedback.

Output

10 (1:1 and group) sessions.
Survey results.
Assessment report on the program's impact on targeted issues.

>Review and Future Planning

Complete all 30 planned 1:1 and group sessions, ensuring coverage of all proposed topics.
Conduct a thorough evaluation of the program, using participant feedback and attendance metrics.
Develop a comprehensive report on the program's outcomes and formulate plans for potential expansion or next steps based on the success and feedback received.

Output

Completion of 10 sessions (1:1+group), total 30 sessions.
Survey results.
Comprehensive report outlining program outcomes and future expansion plans.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Ada Raimova - Project manager

Wellness coach, founder of Adawell: Wellness DAO.
Successfully received funding from Catalyst in Fund 9, delivered the MVP, built a knowledge base and community in wellness, hosted over 20 wellness sessions within the web3 space.
Extensive knowledge in the wellness world, strong network within the wellness ecosystem, dedicated to making wellness accessible to all.

Bibinur Raimova - Psychology and Mental Health Lead

Senior year psychology student.
Internship at a psychology clinic, active engagement in community projects, experience in diverse group collaboration.
Committed to applying psychological knowledge to positively impact individuals and communities, continuously seeking growth opportunities in psychology.
Ada Raimova - Chief Happiness Officer

Notion

Twitter

Bibinur Raimova - Behavioral Coach

Bibinur's Linkedin

Antoine Cathalau (“Garance”)-Meditation and mindfulness teacher

Co-founder of the multimedia studio Suki editions

Founder of Dyana, an imaginary network nation ( <https://www.dyana.org/> )

Transdisciplinary artist and creator on Cardano since 2021

Active member of Project Catalyst since 2021

Known community contributor in several Cardano Projects

LinkedIn :

<https://fr.linkedin.com/in/antoine-cathalau-b8860443>

Martina Glibo - Wellness Services Lead

Martina is our lead wellness service provider who will help deliver the project.

Martina's LinkedIn

Facebook of Martina's Studio in Zagreb.

Jan Yeo is a Sleep Intervention Facilitator. PR & Communications.

Oriana Gamrot - Wellness Research Lead

She will be helping deliver the wellness initiatives, engaging the community, promoting initiatives and community growth.

Twitter

Cha Khan - Advisor

He will guide us in implementing DAO tools and establishing effective governance structures.

Cha's LinkedIn

Governance Geek. Tech monk, Advisor and Founder of littlefish Foundation. Electrical and Electronics Major. Researching, testing, and using Cardano DAO tools as part of funded Fund 9 project.

I love learning about History, Politics, and Economics. I think economists have betrayed the world with their focus on optimizing meaningless situations over optimizing the wellbeing of most people.

Praveen Kumar - Tech Intern

He helps with operations and integrating technologies into our wellness initiatives.

Praveen's LinkedIn

Healthspan Sage - Advisor

Adawell community

Newman S Lanier - Catalyst Challenge Team

Celeste Greene - Laughing Yoga Coach

Jose Cabrera - Web3 native artist||432hz. Jose performed live music at Adawell.

Vanessa Gil - Journalist and a singer. Interest in plant medicine, art and music therapy.

Cris Leash - Digital & graphic designer. Interested in fitness. Guild player and community builder at Meta Game.

Ada's network of coaches and therapists.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources.

Project Management and Administration - $1,000

Coordination, scheduling, and communication tasks

2. Session Facilitation - $2,800

CHO's compensation for planning and conducting sessions
1:1 sessions (10 total): $25 per session = $255
Group sessions (10 total): $75 per session = $750
Compensation for additional staff or guest experts

3. Technology and Hosting Platforms - $800

Subscription fees for video conferencing tools (Zoom, Skype)
Other software for managing bookings and reminders
Tools for surveys and feedback collection

4. Marketing and Outreach - $700

5. Participant Engagement - $500

Small incentives or thank-yous for session participants

6. Contingency and Miscellaneous - $200

Unforeseen expenses or last-minute needs

Total Budget: $6,000 ($ADA price calculated as 0.40$) or 15,000 $ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

A secure and welcoming environment for every member of the Cardano community, ensuring they feel acknowledged, listened to, and recognized. Envision this as a feedback platform where builders can convey their insights and suggestions to the Catalyst project team. Positive brand image for Cardano.

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