ON LOCATION

Washington, DC

Wednesday, September 16

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco

700 F Street NW

A premiere event during Congressional Black Caucus Week where entertainment, culture, policy and leadership come together to advance mental health.

Register here

Hollywood & Mind On Location - D.C.
$65.00

1 ticket to attend Hollywood & Mind On Location - D.C. on September 16, 2026. Includes food, drink, and programming.

Preview speakers

SCHEDULE

1:15 p.m.

REGISTRATION OPENS

1:45 p.m.

WELCOME

Cathy Applefeld Olson – Founder, Hollywood & Mind

2:00 p.m.

SOCIOECONOMIC WELLBEING

Kelle Rozell - Founder, Black Dollar Initiative

Kory Bailey - Entrepreneur, angel investor, former professional athlete, national thought leader in ecosystem building and equitable economic growth

2:35 p.m.

MEDIA NARRATIVES & CULTURAL HEALING

Elliott Connie - Psychotherapist, media personality 

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels - Music artist, producer, innovator, author

3:20 p.m.

BREAK

3:40 p.m.

CARE, CONNECTION & COMMUNITY 

Holly Robinson Peete - Actress, author, activist, and philanthropist 

Shudu Musida - Mindful Mondays Podcast Host, Author, Advocate, UNFPA Global Champion for Women & Girls

Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble - Psychologist, scientist, author, media expert, founder of The AAKOMA Project and Melinda French Gates Global Leader

4:25 p.m.

LULULEMON MINDFULNESS SESSION

4:40 p.m.

REDEFINING RESILIENCE AMONG BLACK MEN & BOYS

Bub Carrington - The Washington Wizards

Vincent Harrington - Director of Young Men and Boys Partnerships & Engagement, Office of Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Roland Kennedy Jr. - Executive Director, Executives Alliance Fund 

5:25 p.m.

LIVING ROOM CONVERSATION

Kendrick Sampson – Actor and activist

Latoya Foster – Director, DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment

6:15 p.m.

RECEPTION

Hollywood & Mind is grateful to our partners for enabling us to bring conversations, community building and creative innovation to On Location – Washington, DC

Resource and advocacy partner

About Executives Alliance Fund

Executives Alliance Fund is a philanthropic fund that invests in strategic campaigns, communications, and convenings that focus on raising awareness to and making measurable gains in life expectancy and life outcomes for young men and boys of color.

About lululemon

lululemon is a technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company for yoga, running, training, and most other activities, creating transformational products and experiences that build meaningful connections, unlocking greater possibility and wellbeing for all. Setting the bar in innovation of fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities around the world for continuous research and product feedback.

Its global impact initiative, lululemon Gives, is committed to advancing mental health and wellbeing through movement and mindfulness. Through grants, partnerships, volunteering, and donations, lululemon Gives supports organizations that promote mental health, increase access to physical activity, and address loneliness. At a time when communities are seeking care and belonging, lululemon Gives is committed to showing up and making a meaningful impact—together.

About UTA Foundation

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent, and its integrated capabilities span film & television, music, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich. The UTA Foundation is the social impact division of United Talent Agency, providing strategic counsel to UTA clients and employees on community engagement and philanthropic initiatives.

About The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME)

The Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) produces and broadcasts programming for the District of Columbia's public, educational, and government (PEG) cable channels; regulates the District’s cable service providers; provides customer service for District of Columbia cable subscribers; and serves as the entertainment economic engine of the District Government, offering comprehensive strategic, programming, and logistics support to all segments of the District of Columbia’s creative economy.

About DAYlogue

DAYlogue is a system for self-understanding. Instead of a stack of separate entries, you get a short, plain-language story that updates over time, the patterns that keep showing up, the shifts you might otherwise miss. DAYlogue isn't a diagnosis tool and it doesn't offer advice. It's a private space on your phone for honest reflection, built to sit alongside the work people are already doing on themselves. It works only from what you choose to share, nothing inferred from your face, voice, or anything else. DAYlogue is independent and available on iOS and web at daylogue.com.

About Love You Three

Love You Three is a Washington, DC-based, women-owned botanical wellness brand crafting clean, luxe supplements and functional beverages that make self-care a daily ritual. The LYT line blends adaptogens, nootropics, and premium botanicals to support sleep, focus, gut health, and radiance — produced in FDA-registered facilities and third-party tested. Love You Three sells direct to consumers at loveyouthree.com and works with hotels, spas, wellness clubs, and retailers to build in-room amenities, retail programs, and custom or white-labeled products under their own brand.

About The National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.