Mind Over Models: Mental Health Awareness, Sleep & Community
Practices, tools, and conversations for healthier futures.
Mind Over Models
Mental Health Awareness, Sleep & Community
Mental health, sleep, and wellness are at the core of human performance—and they deserve center stage.
Mind Over Models LA is a flagship LA Tech Week gathering dedicated to mental health awareness, education, and community. This evening session brings together wellness practitioners, founders, educators, and the public for a shared experience of learning, connection, and practice.
Hosted at the iconic Hollywood Palladium, Mind Over Models LA brings together mental health advocates, wellness innovators, and the wider community for a night that blends education, music, and connection.
This 4-hour event combines training workshops, spotlight talks, and lived-experience storytelling with a live music performance, underscoring the power of culture and creativity in building healthier communities.
Expect an unforgettable evening where mental health awareness meets real practice—and where attendees walk away with both resources and relationships that last beyond LA Tech Week.
Mental health is not a side conversation—it’s foundational. From training workshops to community dialogue to the debut of The Sleep Company, the night is designed to both educate and create space for authentic conversations about well-being.
It’s a reminder that no matter how quickly the world evolves, health and humanity must remain at the center.
📅 Date & Time:
Friday, October 17, 2025
Nighttime Mixer | 4 Hours
📍 Location:
Hollywood (large-capacity venue, TBA)
🧠 Who Should Attend:
Mental health and wellness professionals
Founders and leaders prioritizing well-being in their orgs
Educators and trainers focused on awareness + practice
Students, educators, and community members seeking tools for healthier living
Supporters and partners of The Sleep Company debut
🧭 What to Expect:
🎤 Spotlight Talks: Mental health leaders & community voices
🧩 Training Workshops: Awareness practices for daily life
🌙 Debut of The Sleep Company — new approaches to rest & recovery
🍺 Fast Friends Microbrewery Model — every pour funds wellness sessions
📲 Text-to-Pledge Activation — real-time giving with gamified leaderboards
🎶 Music Artist Performance — live set to bring the community together
🎯 Outputs & Takeaways:
Wellness Toolkit: Daily-use mental health & sleep resources
Community Commitments: Visible pledges from individuals & orgs
Donation Pathways: Hear Me sessions unlocked by ticket tiers & pledges
🧩 Hosts & Partners:
Hear Me and The Sleep Company (Joe Magness & Jon Ohrn)
FreeFuse
Artist Cultura (Cary Miller)
Center on Rural Innovation (Julian Waddell)
Michael Best (Law Firm)