Mental health isn't a weakness. It's a strength most people hide.
Mental Health Awareness Month Speaker
Your team is struggling in silence. May is your chance to change that. Andre Fluellen doesn't deliver lectures—he shares his own mental health journey as an NFL veteran who learned that asking for help is the ultimate strength.
Why Andre Fluellen
Andre is an 8-year NFL veteran who turned personal struggle into professional purpose. After retiring from the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears, he built a speaking career on one mission: helping people perform at their best without breaking down in the process. He has delivered over 1,000 keynotes to Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, schools, and nonprofits—and every single one is grounded in his own lived experience, not a script.
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We Understand Your Challenge
What Your Audience Faces
Stigma keeps people silent about their struggles
Organizations don't know how to address mental wellness
Employees feel unseen and unsupported
Burnout spreads silently through teams
What Changes After Andre Speaks
The Transformation
Your organization becomes a place where mental health is priority, not taboo. Teams reconnect to purpose and each other.
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Perfect For
HR leaders planning Mental Health Awareness Month events
Healthcare organizations addressing staff wellness
Corporate teams breaking stigma around mental health
Schools creating safe spaces for students
Nonprofits serving mental health communities
Takeaways
What Your Audience Will Walk Away With
Permission to talk openly about mental health
Practical strategies to manage stress and anxiety
Understanding that vulnerability is strength
Connection to others facing similar struggles
Motivation to seek help when needed
The Journey Behind the Keynote
Andre's Story
Andre Fluellen's path to becoming one of America's most sought-after speakers is rooted in hard-earned wins and difficult lessons. As an 8-year NFL veteran, he learned what it takes to compete at the highest level while managing the mental and physical demands of professional sports.
But his true transformation came after football. Struggling with the identity shift that many athletes face after retirement, Andre discovered his passion for helping others navigate change, build resilience, and unlock their peak potential. Today, he has delivered over 1,000 keynotes across Fortune 500 companies, healthcare systems, schools, and nonprofits—each one tailored to create real, lasting impact.
What sets Andre apart is his refusal to give generic motivational speeches. He shares his story—the victories and the struggles—so that audiences can see themselves in his journey and believe in their own transformation.
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Why Andre
Trusted by Leaders
1000+ talks on mental health and resilience
NFL veteran who openly shares his mental health journey
Trusted by healthcare systems and corporate leaders
What You Will Get
Mental health in the workplace
Breaking stigma around mental illness
Building resilience culture
Employee wellness programs
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Andre in Action
Mental Health Awareness Month is more than just recognition—it is an opportunity to create lasting change in your organization. Andre Fluellen's keynotes transform awareness into action, helping teams understand what matters and how to support each other. Whether you are addressing mental health, resilience, diversity, or wellness, Andre delivers with authenticity, data-backed insights, and a message that resonates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mental Health Awareness Month?
Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated in May. It's the perfect time to bring awareness and education to your organization.
Why should we book a speaker for Mental Health Awareness Month?
Observances like Mental Health Awareness Month create teachable moments for organizations. A keynote from Andre Fluellen drives engagement, builds awareness, and shows your organization values these important topics.
What topics does Andre cover?
Andre covers key topics including: Mental health in the workplace, Breaking stigma around mental illness, Building resilience culture, Employee wellness programs.
How long is the keynote?
Andre's keynotes range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on your event needs. We can also arrange extended workshops or breakout sessions.
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