Twin Cities woman, with Buddhist monk s help, creates tech to help people destress Unsatisfied with options on the market, an entrepreneur created her own virtual assistant to help with meditation. April 29, 2021 8:33am Text size Copy shortlink:
For years, Quyen Balter struggled with anxiety and insomnia.
It began in high school, brought on by the pressures of achieving academic success and the social dynamics of adolescence.
Her symptoms decreased during college and once she entered the labor force, but returned when she had her first child and her career became more demanding.
Balter turned to meditation, hoping it would soothe her. Over the course of several years, however, her pursuit of calmness was unsuccessful.