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Billionaire Selena Gomez’s mom took out a loan against her home to pay employees at singer’s mental health startup

May 11, 2025
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Billionaire Selena Gomez’s mom took out a loan against her home to pay employees at singer’s mental health startup
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Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey, reportedly took out a loan against her home to help pay workers employed at the billionaire’s mental health startup, Wondermind.

Teefey, the company’s CEO, found herself in a crisis when the business allegedly started running out of funds to pay its estimated 15 employees, not including vendors and freelancers, in March, Forbes reported Saturday.

According to the outlet, workers have been compensated for one out of two missed paychecks, and freelancers and vendors are still waiting to be paid “hundreds of thousands.”

Executive producer Mandy Teefey (L) and daughter actress/executive producer Selena Gomez attend the premiere of Netflix's
Selena Gomez’s mom, Mandy Teefey, reportedly took out a loan against her home to help pay workers employed at her and her daughter’s mental health company, Wondermind. Getty Images
Selena Gomez's mom Mandy Teefey.
According to Forbes, the company started running out of money in March. Mandy Teefey/Instagram

Around $60,000 is also owed to a PR firm, anonymous employees alleged.

Wondermind told Forbes that the company has “rectified” the issue, and the rest of the payments will be submitted on Monday.

In March, emails observed by Forbes revealed that Teefy notified Wondermind staff that their health care company was terminating employee health benefits.

“We apologize for the email on a wellness day,” the email read, per Forbes. “As you are aware, we have been working tirelessly to secure our next round of funding.”

Employees were also informed in the email that they would have to elect into COBRA coverage, which allows people who lost their jobs or had a reduction in hours to temporarily continue their health plans.

Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey at the Featured Session: Mindfulness Over Perfection: Getting Real On Mental Health as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at the Austin Convention Center on March 10, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
Workers are still missing one paycheck and freelancers are allegedly owed thousands. SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images
A selfie of Mandy Teefey.
The company told the outlet that the issue has been fixed. Mandy Teefey/Instagram

“Like many startups, Wondermind has been working through its own set of growing pains,” they said in a statement.

“In the coming days, we will be transitioning into a new chapter for Wondermind, and continuing our important work in mental fitness that helps hundreds of thousands of people.”

Sources told the outlet that the company’s issues allegedly started in January 2023 when Teefey, 49, was appointed as the sole CEO.

Despite Teefey having reportedly managed her famous daughter’s film and TV career for years, the employees claimed she didn’t have the insight to help the business succeed.

Teefey has also allegedly turned down multi-million dollar brand deals, including one with Airbnb, if the companies suggested that Gomez, 32, be involved.

Allegations about brand deals, however, were slammed by Wondermind’s chief of staff, Emma Wright, as “insanely, grossly misleading.” 

Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards
Workers are expected to receive their missed payments on Monday. WireImage
Selena Gomez showing off her engagement ring
Reps for Gomez weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment. @selenagomez/Instagram

Wright also praised Teefey’s leadership skills, saying she “[leads] with just pure grace.”

“She has been singularly focused on keeping everyone’s livelihoods intact and keeping the company growing,” the businesswoman said.

Reps for Wondermind and Gomez weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.

Wondermind was founded in 2021 and raised $5 million in funding the following year, per Forbes.

The “Only Murders in the Building” star, meanwhile, reached billionaire status in September 2024 with a reported net worth of $1.3 million.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pose for a photo.
The “Only Murders in the Building” star reached billionaire status last year. selenagomez/Instagram
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco pose together.
Bloomberg credited the bulk of the “Calm Down” singer’s financial success to her Rare Beauty makeup brand. selenagomez/Instagram

Bloomberg credited the bulk of Gomez’s financial success to her Rare Beauty makeup brand, which she established in February 2019 and launched the next year.

While 80 percent of Gomez’s wealth stems from her cosmetics company, the outlet also recognized that her singing and acting careers, real estate investments and paid partnerships contributed to her wealth.

The Disney alum’s Wondermind company investment was also credited.

The post Billionaire Selena Gomez’s mom took out a loan against her home to pay employees at singer’s mental health startup appeared first on Page Six.

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