{"id":1608058,"date":"2022-03-09T13:31:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T18:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1608058"},"modified":"2022-03-09T13:31:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T18:31:51","slug":"womeninspiringwomen-ania-wysocka-from-rootd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/womeninspiringwomen-ania-wysocka-from-rootd\/","title":{"rendered":"#WomenInspiringWomen: Ania Wysocka from Rootd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ania Wysocka is the woman behind <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/rootd-panic-attack-relief\/id1289018369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rootd<\/a>, an app that provides tools and resources for people to combat panic attacks and anxiety. Ania developed this app after struggling herself with panic attacks and anxiety, and Rootd is now used by individuals all across the world and helps so many people daily. The app is one of the most popular downloads on the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ca\/app\/rootd-panic-attack-relief\/id1289018369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App Store<\/a> and has incredible reviews from people saying how much it has helped them cope with their anxiety. We asked Ania about her inspiration behind this venture and what keeps her motivated everyday. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/womeninspiringwomen-dr-lillian-siu-world-leader-in-immunotherapy\/\">#WomenInspiringWomen<\/a> interview below!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1608124 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-800x345.png\" alt=\"Rootd App screenshot\" width=\"800\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-800x345.png 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-1160x500.png 1160w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-1536x663.png 1536w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-2048x883.png 2048w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-320x138.png 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-560x242.png 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM-1920x828.png 1920w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-07-at-12.39.06-PM.png 2054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"bcpr-container bcpr-nav-is-visible\">\n<div class=\"bp-notifications-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"bp-ControlsRoot\" data-testid=\"bp-controls\" data-resin-component=\"toolbar\" data-resin-fileid=\"924731042436\">\n<div class=\"bp-ControlsLayer bp-is-visible\">\n<div class=\"bp-ControlsBar\">\n<div class=\"bp-ControlsBarGroup\"><strong>What inspired you to start Rootd?<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside id=\"bcs_539\" class=\"be bcs bcs-is-open\" data-testid=\"preview-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"bcs-SidebarNav\" aria-label=\"Sidebar\">\n<div class=\"bcs-SidebarNav-tabs\">\n<div class=\"bcs-SidebarNav-main\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n<p>My inspiration to start Rootd came from personally finding there to be a lack of easily accessible and well designed resources for individuals experiencing anxiety and panic attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Like many people, I went through life thinking that anxiety and panic attacks wouldn\u2019t happen to me, and that those who did experience them were simply too \u201cstressed out\u201d. When I experienced the horrible sensations of a panic attack during my final year of university, I realized that the misconceptions I had about anxiety and panic attacks were wrong. Far away from home and with no family doctor around, my first instinct was to reach for my phone to find an app that could help me process what was happening. Unfortunately, there was no such solution out there at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The way you understand panic attacks when they first strike can have a huge impact on your healing process. Once I\u2019d conducted the research and discovered the techniques and strategies needed to manage panic attacks and anxiety, I knew I wanted to use this knowledge combined with my graphic design skills to create a resource for others in a format tailored towards people my age.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-differentiates-your-app-from-the-other-self-care-apps\"><strong>What differentiates your app from the other self-care apps?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rootd\u2019s focus on panic attack relief. We have an actual panic button called the \u201cRootr\u201d that helps stop a panic attack the moment it strikes, and thanks to the accessibility of iPhones and Apple Watch, users can trust that this support is available any time or place they may need immediate support.<\/p>\n<p>Over time I\u2019ve complimented this direct support for panic attacks with lessons, tools, and exercises to help understand, manage, and prevent general anxiety too. Users from around the world say Rootd helps them with their anxiety and panic attacks more than any other tool they\u2019ve found, which is inspiring feedback to say the least<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1608126 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-800x1067.jpg\" alt=\"Ania Wysocka\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IMG_7227-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-inspires-you-to-keep-working-on-this-business-every-day\"><strong>What inspires you to keep working on this business every day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Rootd\u2019s incredible user reviews! Reading these in the morning is enough to get me ready and motivated for the day \ud83d\ude42 Here\u2019s an example of one we received today:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is I think the first app I&#8217;ve ever left a review on. This app includes THE most effective grounding exercise I&#8217;ve ever attempted. Very quickly installed it in the midst of a fairly severe panic attack, nearly dissociating, and after opening the app experienced instant relief. Rootd just did, in my first use, more for my ability to handle anxiety than the combined effort of everyone else I&#8217;ve ever seen. Thank you, Rootd Team. From the bottom of my heart.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-you-have-a-life-motto\"><strong>Do you have a life motto?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThis too shall pass\u201d. I\u2019ve had plenty of difficult experiences through which this quote has been relevant to me, including experiencing anxiety and panic attacks myself.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tell-us-about-the-reality-of-women-in-the-tech-industry\"><strong>Tell us about the reality of women in the tech industry.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Though I still often find myself to be the only female around the table at certain events, things are constantly improving, and quickly.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of myths about women in the tech industry, and I think the myth that women who aren\u2019t technical can\u2019t work well in the tech sector is a big one. Though I\u2019m not overly technical myself, my work has contributed to numerous startups and technology companies over the years. Around the world and at the biggest and most impressive companies there are also countless examples, both past and current, of females in all types of roles succeeding across STEM and tech.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whats-the-one-product-thats-always-in-your-purse\"><strong>What&#8217;s the one product that&#8217;s always in your purse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Lip balm! I can\u2019t go more than a few hours without reapplying. I have a few on rotation, all that give off a natural shine and have a soft scent of coconut, orange, or vanilla.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-fact-about-you-that-would-surprise-others\"><strong>What is a fact about you that would surprise others?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I love learning languages and so far speak 5 \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1608132 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1-800x512.jpg\" alt=\"Ania Wysocka\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1-800x512.jpg 800w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1-1160x743.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1-320x205.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1-560x358.jpg 560w, https:\/\/divine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/272174-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-changes-concerning-women-would-you-like-to-see-in-2022\"><strong>What changes concerning women would you like to see in 2022?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022 I would love to see more women around leadership tables, and for there to be equal opportunities for those working from home and those choosing to head back into the office. Studies show that men and women may not return to their desks equally, which might impact advancement in the workplace. Employers can choose to keep this in mind when crafting \u201cback-to-office\u201d plans, and I really hope they do!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-advice-would-you-like-to-give-to-todays-women\"><strong>What advice would you like to give to today&#8217;s women?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A few of the lessons I\u2019ve picked up along the way that relate to leadership in a work setting include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Be as clear as possible in your management (especially in communicating your desired deliverables, associated timelines, and who should be responsible for each element). This reduces miscommunication and associated frustration.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid trying to mold yourself into the \u201cdefinition\u201d of a leader because this definition changes over time and is influenced by countless factors. It\u2019s much better to use your personal strengths to lead than worry about<em> looking or acting<\/em> like the traditional idea of a leader.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Have confidence in yourself and take a moment to reflect on where you are in life, because it\u2019s likely you\u2019ve already achieved many things along the way to get here.<\/p>\n<p><em>* In addition to their B2C plans, Rootd offers B2B plans for companies wanting to show care for employee mental health. More information can be found here <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rootd.io\/company-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bcs-SidebarNav-overflow\">\n<div class=\"bdl-AdditionalTabs\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Ania Wysocka is the woman behind Rootd, an app that provides tools and resources for people to combat panic attacks and anxiety. 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