Transform Stigma into Strength
GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED WELLNESS LEADER, SPEAKER, & ARTIST MIKE VENY LEVERAGES LIVED EXPERIENCE, RHYTHM, & ARTISTRY TO CREATE UNFORGETTABLE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SOLUTIONS
Why Mental Health Matters
We live in a world where 76% of workers recently reported experiencing at least one mental health symptom. That’s why one of the best things you can do for your business or organization is hold a mental health event. But with today’s short-attention spans, burnout, disengagement, generation gaps, and more, not just any speaker will do, you need:
MIKE VENY
Global Wellness Icon, Artist, & Visionary Leader
Mike’s freshly upgraded keynote address covers mental health, resilience, and emotional wellness in a way that is both informative and very, very entertaining. Your audience gets a story-driven, high-energy presentation that mixes vulnerability and humor with real-world strategies and actionable takeaways.
Features interactive elements
Like drumming, audience reflection, & live polls.
Delivers practical tools and guidance
Designed to both inform and energize
It’s Time to Ensure Your Employees/Members Feel Emotionally Empowered AND Seen & Heard!
Mike once faced mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges, but was able to turn those challenges into strengths, and now he specializes in helping others do the same. Mike isn't just a speaker—he's a lived-experience leader who creates unforgettable emotional wellness experiences with drumming, movement, and truth! Those who attend a powerful mental health event like this:
Increase Productivity
They become more focused, motivated, and productive.
Reduce Absenteeism
Leads to fewer sick days taken because of mental health concerns.
Improve Morale
A supportive mental health environment fosters a positive atmosphere, boosting overall morale and job satisfaction.
Enhance Job Satisfaction
Employees are more likely to feel satisfied with their jobs when their mental health is supported.
Better Attract and Retain Talent
Providing mental health support is a key factor for attracting and retaining employees, especially among younger generations.
Save Money
Investing in mental health programs can lead to significant cost savings by reducing absenteeism, presenteeism, and turnover.
Mike offers emotionally resonant wellness programs rooted in lived experience. He bridges generational gaps with inclusive storytelling and rhythm … and he delivers measurable change! Mike will create a safe space to address race, trauma, and masculinity with authenticity so that your workers and your organization both benefit.
Ready to Make a Positive Impact on Your Staff … & Your Business’s Bottom Line?
Mike’s Keynotes are Immersive & Rhythmic, NOT Passive Lectures
- Learn practical tools for mental health and workplace well-being
- Experience an energizing session that combines rhythm and resilience-building training
- Retain and apply strategies through follow-up materials and toolkits
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Mike customize his presentation to fit our theme or audience?
Yes. Mike takes pride in crafting presentations that are uniquely aligned with each event. He has extensive experience across industries, including healthcare, finance, education (K–12 and higher ed), nonprofits, associations, and medical conferences. Before every engagement, he conducts research to understand the audience’s pain points, language, and current industry trends — and when needed, he even collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy. As the owner of a training company with a robust content library, Mike can tailor deeply without sacrificing impact.
Does Mike speak to leadership, frontline employees — or both?
Mike effectively speaks to all levels — from frontline teams to C-suite executives. Each program is customized to the group in the room, ensuring the message resonates based on roles, responsibilities, and desired outcomes.
What makes Mike different from other mental health speakers?
Mike blends raw vulnerability with humor, energy, and practical tools. He openly shares his journey of living with depression, anxiety, and OCD since childhood — as well as his experience as a high-performing CEO. Unlike many mental health presentations that can leave audiences feeling heavy, Mike believes people should walk away feeling empowered. His delivery avoids psychobabble and resonates with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Is his message inspirational only — or will people actually walk away with tools?
Mike delivers both. As a continuing education provider, he ensures every presentation includes clear, measurable takeaways. He guarantees that attendees will walk away with at least one strategy they can apply within 24 hours.
Does Mike bring energy and engagement, or is this going to feel heavy?
Expect a full emotional journey — but with high engagement, laughter, and connection. While sensitive stories may surface, the overall tone of Mike’s presentations is uplifting, interactive, and energizing. His sessions feel more like experiences than lectures.
Has Mike worked with organizations like ours before?
Highly likely. Mike has presented for Fortune 500 companies, associations, school districts, colleges, nonprofits, fundraising events, corporate retreats, faith-based groups, and human service organizations. He is known for adapting seamlessly to any audience.
Can Mike stay for networking, photos, or follow-up breakout sessions?
Whenever scheduling allows, Mike loves staying after his keynote to connect with attendees one-on-one — for questions, conversations, photos, or even hugs. If travel requires a quick exit, he offers alternative ways for attendees to follow up. He also offers a range of breakout sessions, including his highly popular drumming experiences.
What are Mike’s most popular keynote topics?
His most requested presentations are Transforming Stigma® into Strength and Unleash Your Groove® (Drumming Workshop). Both can be customized to emphasize leadership, resilience, belonging, wellness strategy, or any core theme.
What’s required to book Mike — fees, travel, tech setup?
Simply share your event details and potential dates. Mike’s team will provide a clear proposal with fee and travel packaged into one simple number, along with his easy tech rider.
What do past audiences and meeting planners say about working with Mike?
Mike consistently earns top-tier ratings from both audiences and event organizers around the world. His testimonials speak for themselves — and they’re proudly featured below.
Testimonials
“Had the privilege & honor to listen to Mike Veny sharing his wisdom and experience concerning mental health. Mike, you are such a beacon of light for so many suffering in silence. Keep shining your amazing powerful light. Such talent!”
Melanie Kiely
Cat Kennedy
“Mike's virtual presentation went AMAZING! We had all positive feedback from internal employees. Feedback from the audience included 'This is such a great talk and the answers are really honest and helpful. Thank you.' and 'Excellent session! Feeling grateful and inspired!' Shortly after Mike's session, employees had an open discussion about their own mental health experiences. It was great. We hope to bring Mike back in the future!”
Employee
“Mike was absolutely amazing at our event! There are not words enough to describe how energized and engaged my crew was and I am so grateful to him for sharing his wonderful outlook with our team.”
Amanda Graff
"Thank you for coming to speak with us! Within the Military ERG we have spoken about mental well-being, but have approached it in almost a reversed, slightly clinical way. During and after your talk people have reached out to help get involved and drive mental well-being not only in the US, but in our international chapters. We knew having you speak would be meaningful to those that participated, we just had no idea that the impact would be this large."
Employee
“Mike's virtual presentation went AMAZING! We had all positive feedback from internal employees. Feedback from the audience included 'This is such a great talk and the answers are really honest and helpful. Thank you.' and 'Excellent session! Feeling grateful and inspired!' Shortly after Mike's session, employees had an open discussion about their own mental health experiences. It was great. We hope to bring Mike back in the future!”
Employee
“Mike served as a kickoff keynoter for the entire conference and, as such, did a great job of getting our group of more than 500 participants energized, focused and inspired! After more than 10 years of coordinating conference speakers and keynoters, Mike was refreshingly easy to work with and flexible enough to structure his program to deliver exactly what we needed. I would recommend Mike as a keynoter to a wide variety of groups and situations. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!”
Carla H. Falkenstein
Tiffany Owen
“Mike’s presentations are truly high-energy, inspiring and dynamic, which combine for a one of a kind experience. Conference attendees were totally enamored. Mike received the highest marks of all the panelists in conference surveys. I highly encourage you to incorporate Mike at your upcoming event. I have no doubt that he will deliver a memorable presentation that your attendees will be raving about.”
Matt Shapiro
“This was such a great presentation. Your presentation style is so engaging and accepting, and your story is one that inspires hope with those struggling with mental health challenges.”