Who We Are:

Hollywood & Mind bridges the entertainment industry and mental health sector, connecting artists, executives, changemakers, advocates, allies and mental health professionals through events, initiatives and media. We are unique in our two-fold focus on scaling the role of people and industries of influence in diminishing our global mental health crisis, and equally on supporting the wellbeing of talent and others who work across this realm. While other initiatives are largely isolated and disparate, we invite shared intersectional learning and collaboration.

What We Do:

Hollywood & Mind supports individuals and communities through three primary pillars: Connection, Collaboration and Creation. We host events that bring together stakeholders from across the music, entertainment, sports and mental health sectors including our annual Summit in LA in May, Spotlight events, and our On Location experiences in cities around the country beginning in Nashville in October 2025. We are also identifying areas to better support the wellness of people in these industries, and building solutions to fill them. And we collaborate across a broad swath of companies and organizations to get the job done.

Our Story

Born of our global mental health crisis and steeped in the unrivaled influence of the entertainment industry, Hollywood & Mind is a first-of-its kind venture focused on leveraging the power of talent and executives across music, film, TV, digital, tech, sports & brand—together with brain health experts—to destigmatize mental health, elevate wellness and save lives.

The entertainment industry is in a unique position to effect measurable change. Hollywood & Mind creates impactful opportunities for relevant stakeholders to come together and bring that change forward. Demi Lovato, Marlon Wayans, Mike Posner, Tiffany Haddish, Master P, Shinedown’s Brent Smith, Rachel Platten, Alyson Stoner, Lisa Ling, Angel Carter Conrad, Colton Underwood, Soleil Moon Frye, Dr. Orna Guralnik, Valerie June, Em Beihold, Charlamagne Tha God, Hayley Hasselhoff, Chyler Leigh, and Indianapolis Colts co-owner Kalen Irsay Jackson are among those who’ve spoken at our events.

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“I was blown away at the level of people you brought together on stage who were at the top of their careers, sharing vulnerably, authentically, fully open-heartedly - and I got new information, new ideas that we can bring into the comedy world. It was such an important and impactful day. "

- Amber J Lawson
Co-Founder, Comedy Gives Back
“I was really moved by how substantive the panel felt and I’ve been in touch now with several people who I met at the event. It’s an uncommon experience for me to feel that deeply connected and excited about what so many people are doing.”

- Alyson Stoner
Actor and mental health professional (2025 Summit speaker)
"What I experienced on the ground at H&M exceeded my highest hopes and set a new standard for IRL community-building...come prepared to join the conversation with a childlike willingness to interact with a collection of remarkable people and an openness to consider new ideas, partnerships and business models. You will not be disappointed."

- Chris Gannett
Founder and President, Gannett Partners
"For the first time, it feels as if the mental health community has a powerful voice to positively influence how Hollywood captures and portrays mental health issues...it's an incredibly unique opportunity to reach people who have the power to influence millions of lives."

- Noah Robinson
Co-founder with Jewel, Innerworld
"What exceeded my expectations was the emotional richness of the presentations...Prepare to network as there is so much talent and passion distilled into one place that you’re bound to connect with potential partners."

- Brandon Staglin, M.S
President, One Mind
"There's nothing like this in the music business, Congrats to you for doing it and continuing to build it."

-Lucas Keller
Founder/CEO, Milk & Honey Music & Sports
(Longtime Hollywood & Mind partner)
“An amazing event -- thank you for being such a positive change agent.”

-David Andreone
Founder, ArtistServices Therapy
"You've built something that decenters celebrity for the sake of celebrity/clout and instead focuses on leveraging platforms to create real relationships and to improve the industry's well-being ecosystem. I left with both valuable insights and several new meaningful connections. "

- Myles Markham
Development Manager, TransLifeline.org
"I am so filled with gratitude to have been part of the 2nd Hollywood & Mind Summit. Cathy and the whole team are beautiful inside and out. The event ran smoothly and seemingly effortlessly. The conversations had were all needed, but too rarely had. I enjoyed not only speaking and sharing parts of my story, but also especially meeting so many kind and inspiring individuals. The event was joyous and felt welcoming to all."

-Rose Montoya
Advocate, Creator, Model, Actor
"Thank you for throwing an awe-inspiring event. The panels were groundbreaking and gave me faith we are moving in the right direction. I also learned so much. There are good people out there!"

- Dana Kippel
Filmmaker & Author
"I loved the sessions being succinct and the speakers being from diverse backgrounds. It felt intimate and not too big where I found myself meeting people easily."

- Anda Halilaj
JPMorgan Chase
"Your belief Cathy has quickly blossomed into a sacred space where healers and creatives don’t just talk “collab” but intentionally co-labor for health and wholeness. I’m struck by the candor of the conversations shared which only occurs because there is a shared commitment to safety."

- Kelly Campana
Leadership Coach
"This year was INCREDIBLE. What a powerful group of speakers. Really blew me away. So wonderful to see even more attendees this year, and I can't wait to see how Hollywood & Mind continues to evolve. You are amazing! "

- Rena Semertzidis
Licensed Social Work Therapist
"You left me in awe after I left the summit with my notebook in hand, overflowing with notes from each session. I'm so grateful that Kevin invited me and that I was able to be there to support him and meet you and so many other talented changemakers. I can only imagine how proud you must feel after working so hard to bring it all to life. It truly was the highlight of my month with the topics covered being the cornerstone of my lived experience."

- Paris Scobie
Podcaster, Author, Mental Health Advocate
"As a producer on social impact films and documentaries, Hollywood & Mind has been an immensely valuable space to connect with others at the intersection of entertainment and mental health. The networking environment is inviting and inclusive, the panels are insightful, and the atmosphere is kind, thoughtful and energetic. To be surrounded by so many others leveraging the power of storytelling for a positive impact and championing causes in mental health with their platforms is an inspiration and proof that together we can make a difference."

- Benjamin Stephen
Filmmaker

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“I was blown away at the level of people you brought together on stage who were at the top of their careers, sharing vulnerably, authentically, fully open-heartedly - and I got new information, new ideas that we can bring into the comedy world. It was such an important and impactful day. "

“I was really moved by how substantive the panel felt and I’ve been in touch now with several people who I met at the event. It’s an uncommon experience for me to feel that deeply connected and excited about what so many people are doing.”

"For the first time, it feels as if the mental health community has a powerful voice to positively influence how Hollywood captures and portrays mental health issues...it's an incredibly unique opportunity to reach people who have the power to influence millions of lives."

"What exceeded my expectations was the emotional richness of the presentations...Prepare to network as there is so much talent and passion distilled into one place that you’re bound to connect with potential partners."

"There's nothing like this in the music business, Congrats to you for doing it and continuing to build it."

“An amazing event -- thank you for being such a positive change agent.”

"You've built something that decenters celebrity for the sake of celebrity/clout and instead focuses on leveraging platforms to create real relationships and to improve the industry's well-being ecosystem. I left with both valuable insights and several new meaningful connections. "

"Thank you for throwing an awe-inspiring event. The panels were groundbreaking and gave me faith we are moving in the right direction. I also learned so much. There are good people out there!"

"I loved the sessions being succinct and the speakers being from diverse backgrounds. It felt intimate and not too big where I found myself meeting people easily."

"Your belief Cathy has quickly blossomed into a sacred space where healers and creatives don’t just talk “collab” but intentionally co-labor for health and wholeness. I’m struck by the candor of the conversations shared which only occurs because there is a shared commitment to safety."

"This year was INCREDIBLE. What a powerful group of speakers. Really blew me away. So wonderful to see even more attendees this year, and I can't wait to see how Hollywood & Mind continues to evolve. You are amazing! "