3rd Annual Mental Health Matters Symposium & Brunch

3rd Annual Mental Health Matters Symposium 2026

Healing Happens in Community

Join us for the 3rd Annual Mental Health Matters Symposium — a transformational experience bringing together powerful voices in mental health, entrepreneurship, leadership, wellness, faith, media, and personal development for one unforgettable day of healing, education, connection, and empowerment.

In a world where so many people are silently battling stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, depression, pressure, and uncertainty, Mental Health Matters was created to remind people that they are not alone and that healing is possible through conversation, community, faith, wellness, and support.

This experience is designed to bridge the gap between mental health, personal growth, leadership, business, family, wellness, and purpose-driven living through authentic conversations and actionable tools people can apply in their everyday lives.

Hosted by Pamela Pacheco — Business Coach, Brand Strategist, Podcaster, & Community Builder, this event continues to impact lives by creating safe spaces where people can heal, grow, connect, and flourish together.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Powerful keynote conversations

• Expert-led panel discussions

• Mental health education & practical tools

• Networking with entrepreneurs, leaders & professionals

• Wellness & healing conversations

• Faith, business & leadership integration

• Community resources & vendor experiences

• Real stories of resilience, breakthrough & overcoming adversity

• Professional media & photo opportunities

• An atmosphere focused on growth, empowerment & transformation

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

The Pressure to Perform: Success, Leadership & Mental Health

A powerful conversation around entrepreneurship, leadership, burnout, pressure, purpose, identity, and the mental toll that comes with success, visibility, and high performance.

The Mind-Body Connection: Wellness, Food & Emotional Health

Conversations focused on the connection between physical health, emotional wellness, mindset, nutrition, movement, discipline, and sustainable transformation.

Healing Through Adversity: Grief, Faith & Reinvention

An honest discussion surrounding grief, trauma, healing, faith, resilience, overcoming adversity, and turning pain into purpose.

Using Your Voice for Impact

How media, storytelling, leadership, authenticity, and visibility can create healing, influence communities, and inspire transformation.

FEATURED SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

• Pamela Pacheco — Host, Brand Strategist, Speaker, Media Personality & Community Builder

• Gayle Guyardo — TV Host, Media Personality & Community Advocate

• Dr. Carlos Garcia — Psychologist, Mental Health & Leadership Expert

• Alma Ross — Media Personality, Speaker & Community Leader

• Zeke Samples — WBFF Pro Athlete, Author & Wellness Coach

• Fabricio Zambrano — Entrepreneur, Speaker & Leadership Advocate

• Jesse Lima — Men’s Mental Health Advocate, Entrepreneur & Speaker

• Mariela Ayala — Wellness Advocate, Health Coach & Speaker

• Carol Ruiz — Community Leader, Speaker & Empowerment Advocate

• Scott Tavlin — National Motivational Speaker & Radio Personality

• Ryan Bogden — Real Estate Leader, Speaker & Entrepreneur

• Pastor Natasha Tate — Faith Leader, Speaker & Healing Advocate

• Natasha Pierre — Speaker, Advocate & Community Leader

• Donald Lewis — Entrepreneur, Speaker & Leadership Advocate

Networking, Vendor Experience & Brunch Begins: 10 AM

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Entrepreneurs & business professionals

• Leaders & executives

• Students & young adults

• Mental health professionals

• Content creators & influencers

• Families & community members

• Anyone navigating stress, burnout, grief, anxiety, pressure, or life transitions

• Anyone looking for healing, clarity, support, growth, and community

OUR MISSION

Mental Health Matters exists to create conversations that help people heal, grow, and feel seen. Through education, leadership, storytelling, wellness, faith, and community collaboration, our mission is to remind people that healing does not have to happen alone.

Your breakthrough could begin with one conversation.

Healing happens in community.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Ms Pamela Pacheco