MICHAEL PHELPS | $80 MILLION | MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

Michael Phelps is one of the most refined Olympian athletes in the world. His career as a swimmer was phenomenal, and it catapulted him to celebrity status. During his career, Phelps won a total of 28 medals in the Olympics! Starting at a young age definitely helped his career. The former swimmer also gave his sisters credit for their influence and stated that swimming became his outlet. After several accomplishments, Phelps has decided to retire from the sport and focus on a new path in his life.

The former athlete cares about mental health a lot, and his career as a mental health worker is something he takes seriously and cherishes. In 2018, he helped launch a new platform providing help and services for teens. The online therapy app is called Talkspace, and Phelps loves the idea of helping children with their mental health. Even if it’s considered his second career, Phelps treats it as much more because of its importance to him. His swimming career helped his net worth become $80 million, but he considers mental health more essential now.