Shawn Lesser: Keynote Speaker on Men's Mental Health, Leadership, and Reinvention

Shawn Lesser is one of the most compelling keynote speakers working today — a 30-year finance veteran who had a complete mental health breakdown and rebuilt his life into a global movement. He speaks with the authority of someone who built a $1.5 trillion industry and the authenticity of someone who lost everything and started over.

Speaking Topics

Men's Mental Health: The Crisis No One Talks About. Vulnerability Is a Superpower. Overcoming Adversity and Reinvention. Mental Health in the Workplace. The $10 Billion Mental Health Opportunity (for investor audiences). The Mental Health Sponsor: A New Leadership Model. From Comedy Clubs to Psych Wards to Davos. Speed Friending: The Science of Connection at Work.

Credentials

Co-founder, Big Path Capital — the world's first dedicated impact investing bank. Deutsche Bank Managing Director (2002–2005). Keynoted: World Economic Forum Davos (2025 and 2026), Deutsche Bank HQ, TIGER 21, The Carter Center, Nixon Peabody. Founder, THE REAL Mental Health Foundation — 1,200+ members, 60+ countries. Worth Media 2025 Worthy 100. Former stand-up comedian and comedy club co-owner. Starting speaking fee: $15,000 plus travel.

What Audiences Say

"We've hosted hundreds of speakers. Shawn's talk was one of the few that left the entire room both reflective and inspired. He's not just talking about mental health — he's changing lives." — Ron Diamond, Chair, TIGER 21. "Three days after our son Jesse died by suicide, I heard Shawn speak. His story brought comfort, clarity, and hope." — Scilla Andreen, Founder & CEO, Impactful Group.

Book Shawn

Shawn Lesser is available for keynotes, panel discussions, workshop facilitation, and corporate events globally. Starting fee: $15,000 plus travel. To book Shawn or request availability, contact shawn@thereal.care or call 678-613-3185. Full press kit, video reel, and speaker one-sheet at shawnlesserspeak.com.