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Sought-after mental health speaker Mike Veny asserts that mental illnesses are not liabilities—rather, when you “choose to see mental illness as an asset, you open up a great opportunity to find happiness, more success, and serve the people in your life more effectively.”

In commemoration of the 1970 Kent State shootings that shook the American conscience and changed the course of the Vietnam War, APB Speakers is partnering with KSU to market an exclusive 50th anniversary program. “Kent State: The Lessons. The Legacy” features the firsthand accounts of survivors of the sixty-seven rounds fired at student Vietnam War protesters by Ohio National Guardsmen, killing four and wounding nine. The program merges the history of turbulent times with its lasting impact on the evolution of activism, especially student activism. 

Leading mental health expert Mike Veny recently discussed how mental health is a critical component to the diversity and inclusion conversation: “When you look at mental health through the perspective of diversity and inclusion, you gain better insight on how to transform the stigma surrounding mental health.” 

Dedicated to fighting stigma, educating the public and offering support to those struggling, our sought-after speakers engage audiences with discussions on recovery, mental health, and substance use disorders.

With an extensive background in mental health, Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished specialists in compassionate leadership and communications. He offers audiences the tools they need to understand emotional management both personally and professionally.  

A reluctant grief expert and “notable widow” (her words), APB speaker Nora McInerny miscarried her second baby, lost her father to cancer and lost her husband, Aaron, to a brain tumor all within six weeks in 2014. In a recent TED Talk entitled “We Don’t 'Move On’ from Grief. We Move Forward with It,” she blends candor and humor as she shares valuable lessons she has learned about life and death.

Leading mental health speaker Mike Veny delivers inspirational keynotes with raw energy and a fresh perspective on wellness. Veny strives to teach others why he is so passionate about mental health awareness and increasing public awareness in order to transform the stigma. 

From being locked in a closet for days at a time by her mother to sexual abuse by an uncle—to overcoming tremendous odds to achieve her biggest dream—Christina’s Meredith’s story uplifts, inspires and provides unforgettable life lessons.  

An author and child advocate, Regina Louise shares her poignant, heart-wrenching journey through foster care. Now, her powerful story has been turned into a new movie on Lifetime: I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story. Based on Louise’s personal experience navigating the broken system, the movie will premier Easter Weekend, on Saturday, April 20th at 8pm ET/PT. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin and newcomer Angela Fairley, a foster child herself.

Here's your chance to see exactly why Eric Liu is one of our most sought-after speakers: next week, he will appear on the TED main stage at the Bigger Than Us conference in Vancouver. Whether you plan on attending in person or connecting via live stream, don't miss out: Friday, April 19, 9:00AM - 11:30AM PDT.