BEHIND THE SMILE

Not all pain is visible, and people who seem “fine” are often fighting significant internal battles. In a hustle culture world where we constantly have to meet expectations or provide for our loved ones, we often feel forced to hide behind fake smiles to get through the day.

In this compassionate keynote, De-Mario shares his journey of navigating emotional hardship and mental health issues, particularly with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and ADHD. With honesty, empathy, and hope, this keynote opens the door for raw authentic conversations and helps audiences realize that a rough start doesn’t mean that you can’t have a smooth finish.

This program is best fit for mental health awareness events, crowds looking for encouragement, and adult and adolescent audiences.