I ran a busy finance firm in NYC, but my stress got worse when I had surgery. Now I help high-achievers manage illness.

Sydney Sajadi needed emergency surgery, but found the aftermath worse. Courtesy of Sydney Sajadi Sydney Sajadi had an emergency hysterectomy, but said she felt unsupported and alone afterward. She researched her own recovery, realizing that she'd neglected her health for decades. The ex-financier wanted to help others like her, ditched her career, and founded a wellness brand. This interview is based on a conversation with Sydney Sajadi, 46, the founder and CEO of a wellness brand from Toro...