Mike Veny: Globally Recognized
Mental Health & Wellness Leader
“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
T-Mobile
“Mike's virtual presentation went AMAZING! We had all positive feedback from internal employees. We hope to bring Mike back in the future!”
Employee
Salesforce
“Mike it was an honor for us to be in your company, you had such an impact. Thank you so much for helping us raise awareness of the stigma associated with mental health & how to combat it, together.”
Cat Kennedy
Heineken
- Global Keynote Speaker
- Top 5 Mental Health Speakers
- Acquisition International Magazine’s Global Excellence Award (2025)
- Corporate LiveWire’s Innovation & Excellence Award
(2022–2024) - Leader of Mental Health Awareness Award – NAMI NY State (2023)
- PM360 Elite Award (2017)
- Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®
- Author of 9 Books
- Host of 3 Podcasts
- Professional Drummer
Engaging and results-driven presentations delivered across a wide array of industries, including:
Pharma · Financial Services · Technology · Real Estate · Healthcare · Media · Travel · Retail · Government and Military · Colleges and Universities · Education (K–12) · Faith-Based Organizations · Nonprofits · Agriculture
SCHEDULE MIKEMIKE VENY
Building Emotionally Healthy Cultures Worldwide
Mike Veny is a globally recognized mental health speaker and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® who has made it his mission to transform stigma into strength through rhythm and story. Known for his electrifying drumming keynotes and raw, real talk, Mike helps workers thrive and organizations create emotionally healthy cultures. His work bridges inclusive excellence, mental health, and professional development—and is known for producing measurable change. He has been booked by NAMI, Microsoft, Merck, and hundreds more.
Mike is also the CEO of Lovely Refinement, a women’s mental health and wellness brand, which owns the Training Refinery, a continuing education powerhouse. In all of his professional efforts, Mike is fiercely committed to empowering employees to discover the gift of emotional wellness and resilience so that they can accelerate personal and professional growth and avoid damaging burnout. He is also the host of a podcast called “Coffee With Mike: Mental Wellness & Belonging for Leaders” and the author of several books, including the best-selling book “Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero.” His expertise and life experience have been featured on ABC, NBC, and CBS News.
Mike has built a successful career as a mental health speaker by delivering emotionally resonant wellness programs rooted in lived experience. He bridges generational gaps with inclusive storytelling and rhythm, and his CEU-accredited programs deliver measurable change. Mike is also known for overcoming generational gaps with attention-grabbing storytelling and rhythm and for creating safe spaces to address complex topics with authenticity and humor.
His wellness solutions empower his audiences to take actionable steps to change their lives and work environments. He’s delivered presentations to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare providers, and educators, including Microsoft, CVS Health, T-Mobile, Heineken, Salesforce, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and The Wounded Warrior Project. He has also received Acquisition International Magazine’s Global Excellence Award in 2025 and Corporate LiveWire’s 2022, 2023, & 2024 Innovation & Excellence Awards for his work as a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist®. He also won NAMI New York State’s 2023 Leader of Mental Health Awareness Award. As a PM360 ELITE Award Winner, he was recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the healthcare industry for his work with patient advocacy.
Determined to overcome a lifetime of severe mental health challenges, Mike’s career began as a professional drummer and evolved into becoming a change maker in the workplace wellness industry. As a child, Mike was expelled from several schools, attempted suicide, and spent time in psychiatric hospitals for extended periods. Now he uses those experiences to power unforgettable wellness solutions that fuse lived experience with rhythm and artistry.
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MIKE LOVES a good steak
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MIKE PREFERS meditation more than socializing
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MIKE WAS BORN
in New York City
“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
Marsh McLennan
"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."
Carla H. Falkenstein
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
“Thank you so much for your inspirational presentation yesterday! You made a real impact on the lives of so many educators. Additionally, I would love to have you return next year to present for our summit.”
Karen Barnes
Texas Region 10 Educational Service Center
“Mike did a great job at presenting to our staff! In fact, our exit ticket indicated that he was the best speaker that we have brought to our district. We are definitely looking to bring him back if he is willing to speak to our students/parents. I would really like to continue our work together!”
Tiffany Owen
Horseheads Central School District
“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.”
Matt Shapiro
NAMI New York State
“We hosted a drum circle, which Mike led as part of team building event for our staff during Mental Health Awareness Week. The staff provided excellent positive feedback on Mike and his abilities to engage, motivate and facilitate a great and fun time for all participants.”
Marie Hoy
Canadian Mental Health Association - Halton Region Branch
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DISCLAIMER: Although Mike is not a mental health professional, he is committed to assisting you in finding the necessary care and support for your mental health needs.
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