Join creatives, executives, experts, educators and advocates united by our passion for mental health on May 1 at UTA. Immerse in an impactful day of conversations, activations and creative innovation where entertainment and wellbeing meet, and engage with our community during lunch and our closing reception.
Friday, May 1, 2026
UTA, Beverly Hills
4th Annual Summit
SCHEDULE
8:15 Check-In
8:45 lululemon Pop-Up
Fitness pioneer Shannon Nadj leads light morning movement and breathwork
9:15 Welcome
Rene Jones, Partner & Chief of Social Impact, UTA
9:20 Movement and Mental Health
Anne Wintroub, Head of Social Impact and Engagement, lululemon; Raven-Symone, Actress, singer & producer; Alyson Stoner, Entertainer, author & media mental health coordinator; Dr. Scott Lyons, Clinical Psychologist & Serial Entrepreneur
10:05 Speed Share: The Belmont Center For Mental Health In Entertainment
10:10 Evolving Storytelling Impact
Anna Konkle, Actress, Writer, Director, Showrunner & Author; Shudufhadzo Musida, Mindful Mondays Podcast Host, Author, UNFPA Global Champion for Women & Girls; Dara Resnik, Writer & Showrunner; Ashley Kolaya, Executive Director, Mental Health Storytelling Initiative
10:50 Joshua Bassett Fireside
Emmy-winning Actor, Singer-Songwriter & Author
Cathy Applefeld Olson, Founder/CEO, Hollywood & Mind
11:30 Moving Through Challenge
Dillan Micus , Co-Founder, The FRESH Program
11:50 Lunch
12:10 Financial Wellbeing Breakout
Kyla Scanlon, Economic Commentator & Creator ; Steven M Hughes, Financial Therapist; Meyoung Spektor, Sr Director/Growth & Partnerships, First Entertainment Credit Union; John Romero, Career Readiness Expert
12:50 Speed Share: “Sad Song Queens” Podcast
12:55 Rewriting The Script on Resource-Sharing:
J.R. Ramirez, Actor; Kristin Robinson, Executive Producer, Creator, Showrunner & Writer; Ian Deitchman, Executive Producer, Creator, Showrunner & Writer; Dr. Ariana Hoet, Executive Clinical Director, The Kids Mental Health Foundation
1:15 David Archuleta Fireside
Singer, Songwriter & NYT Best-Selling Author
Elliott Connie, Psychotherapist, Author & Podcast Host
1:45 Documentary Storytelling Spotlight
Kevin Hines, Brain Health Champion, Filmmaker & Policy Advocate; Zak Williams, Media, Entertainment & AI Operator; Alex Banayan, Author & Filmmaker
2:10 Social Media Forum
Shira Lazar, Founder, Creators 4 Mental Health; JORDY, Music Artist; James Petrossi, Co-Founder, Leave the Feed & President, PTNL
2:45 Karamo Brown Fireside
Emmy-Winning Host, Producer, Author & Wellness Advocate
Cathy Applefeld Olson, Founder/CEO, Hollywood & Mind
3:20 Reception
speakers
Karamo Brown
David Archuleta
JR Ramirez
Shira Lazar
Kyla Scanlon
Anna Konkle
Joshua Bassett
Shudufhadzo Musida
Alex Banayan
JORDY
Hollywood & Mind is grateful to our partners for enabling us to bring conversations, community building and creative innovation to our 4th Annual LA Summit.
National Resource and Advocacy Partner
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.
About First Entertainment Credit Union
First Entertainment Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution based in Hollywood, CA, dedicated to serving entertainment industry professionals. Profits are returned to members through competitive rates, lower fees, and flexible financial solutions for salaried, self-employed, and gig workers.
With over 50 years of experience, it serves nearly 90,000 members and partners with more than 400 businesses and entertainment organizations. Membership is open to local businesses and those who live, work, study, or worship in Los Angeles County, with lifetime membership benefits once joined.
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 ENOUGH
ENOUGH is a mental health brand dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their inherent worth. Founded by Blake Mycoskie, ENOUGH creates experiences, content, and community that foster honest conversation and emotional well-being. Through storytelling and immersive activations, ENOUGH is shifting culture toward self-acceptance and connection, with 100% of profits supporting mental health nonprofit partners.
About Belmont University's Center for Mental Health in Entertainment
A first-of-its-kind initiative designed to support the mental well-being of professionals and students in the entertainment industry. It will focus on three core pillars: community, by offering workshops, support groups, and crisis coordination; education, through integrated mental health curriculum and specialized training for future professionals and counselors; and research, by generating original insights to inform industry-wide strategies and cultural change.
About The FRESH Program
FRESH is designed to protect and optimize the most critical asset in the music industry: the artist and their team. It is the first program built to transform every area of life by changing habits at the root, targeting the areas that drive health, happiness, and performance.
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.
