WHE33: Engaging Wellness Solutions for an On-Demand World | with Lorna Borenstein, CEO of Grokker
Summary: Grokker is an on-demand wellness solution that engages employees with better health through video, experts, and community. Loved by users in 172 countries around the world and used by top employers like eBay, Aetna, and Pinterest, Grokker was named to the 2017 CNBC Upstart 25 list for successful startups.<br> With over 4,000 exercise, mindfulness, nutrition and sleep videos from 5 to 50 minutes, more than 130 master experts to choose from, and a supportive community to connect employees across locations, Grokker takes the work out of workplace wellness with an easy-to-implement, holistic, and cost-effective program. <br> As the founder and CEO of Grokker, Lorna Borenstein is on a mission to redefine global business culture and champion employee well-being.<br> Lorna is an internet veteran who began her career launching eBay Canada out of her guest room with a newborn in tow. After over 20 stressful years in high-profile roles at eBay, HP, Yahoo!, and Move, it was time for a change. With a holistic approach and a commitment to put herself first, Lorna transformed her own physical, spiritual, and emotional health. Then she founded Grokker to help others do the same. <br> A sought-after speaker, contributing author, and C-suite adviser on wellness, leadership, corporate culture, and women’s issues, Lorna is also a frequent contributor to business publications including Fortune, Huffington Post, and Entrepreneur. <br> Resources Mentioned in This Episode<br> <br> Website: <a href="https://grokker.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grokker.com</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Lborenstein" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@Lborenstein</a><br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/GrokkerInc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@GrokkerInc</a><br> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grokkerinc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">/grokkerinc</a><br> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grokkerinc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">/grokkerinc/</a><br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJzKJRBk0VKyGVocliOSJg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grokker</a><br> Articles:<br> <br> <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/40494143/how-working-for-ebay-inspired-these-women-to-become-entrepreneurs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Is It About Working At eBay That Makes Women Start Businesses?</a><br> <a href="https://www.benefitnews.com/news/how-ebay-makes-its-wellness-program-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How eBay makes its wellness program work</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Subscription Links<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workforce-health-engagement/id867162647"></a><br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48254&refid=stpr"></a><br> <a title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/WorkforceHealthEngagement"></a><br> <br> <br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workforce-health-engagement/id867162647">iTunes</a><br> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=48254&refid=stpr">Stitcher</a><br> <a title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/WorkforceHealthEngagement">RSS</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Your Feedback<br> If you like our show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workforce-health-engagement/id867162647" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rate us on iTunes</a>. That makes a huge difference in helping more people discover it. We love to know your thoughts about this episode. Please submit your comments below! You can also email comments to Jesse at<a href="mailto:jesse@engagingleader.com">jesse@engagingleader.com</a>, subscribe to him on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jesse.lahey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, or follow him on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jesselahey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>.<br>
