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Continue Your Self-Care Journey After The Presentation

Free Resources from Mike Veny to Help You Practice Self-Care, Manage Stress, & Strengthen Your Emotional Wellness

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Thank you for being part of my presentation! I hope something you heard, experienced, or reflected on during our time together gave you a new perspective on self-care, stress management, or emotional wellness.

But the conversation doesn’t have to end when the presentation ends.

I created these free resources to help you continue taking what we discussed and turn it into simple, practical actions you can use in your everyday life.

Because emotional wellness isn’t built through one moment of inspiration.

It’s built through small, consistent practices.

And self-care isn’t selfish.

It’s one of the ways we continue showing up—for ourselves, our families, our teams, and the people who depend on us.

When you sign up below, I’ll send you free access to resources designed to help you keep moving forward.

Get Your Free Self-Care Resources

When you join, you’ll receive:

✓ Free access to my online course on self-care and stress management

Practical strategies to help you better understand stress, develop healthier habits, and create a stronger foundation for emotional wellness.

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SNAPSHOT

  • 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)

Meet Mike Veny

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, Johnson & Johnson, 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.

Black-and-white portrait of Mike Veny, mental health motivational speaker, standing confidently in a gritty, graffiti-covered urban hallway. He is wearing sunglasses, a dark denim jacket, dark shirt, jeans, and boots, with one arm resting against the wall and his legs casually crossed. Bright light falls across the floor near his feet, creating a dramatic contrast with the textured walls and industrial setting. The image presents Mike Veny as confident, approachable, creative, and dynamic, supporting his brand as a mental health motivational speaker who brings energy, authenticity, and real-world experience to workplace audiences.

Meet Mike Veny

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, Johnson & Johnson, 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.

SNAPSHOT

  • 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

 

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“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
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"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
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“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

Companies are Spending Millions on Wellness & Still Seeing Disengaged Workers Who Are Struggling Mentally!

Mike shares what most programs miss—truth, connection & rhythm! His immersive experiences help companies break through and get employees reengaged and energized to excel!

Mike Veny was named one of the
5 Best Speakers in Mental Health
along with Brené Brown.

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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.

If you are in crisis or if you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please seek help immediately. Dial 988 (in the USA) to contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline, where trained professionals are available to assist you. You can call, text, or chat to access the support you need. Your well-being is of utmost importance, and resources are available to provide the help and care you deserve.

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