People to See
By Lisa Rhoden Garcia People to See Editor
Mikey Tableman Mikey Tableman oversees the largest VIP festival operations all over the world leading a staff of over 500 employees. He helped shape the world’s biggest music festivals (Coachella, HARD Summer Music Festival, EDC Las Vegas), and just launched the mental health foundation “A Mind’s Pursuit” to help musicians, celebrities, festival goers and anyone who doesn’t always live in the rosey world they project on Instagram. He was the perfect candidate to found this foundation as he also suffers from ADHD, stemming from manic bipolar depression spells and anxiety that he’s been dealing with since he was 14 years old. For so long, he was looking for a voice and eventually realized that he needed to become that voice and is working to heal others through art, ideas, and conversation while building a solid community. Drawing from his own experiences, Mikey specializes in addressing the issues surrounding today’s youth. Dubbed the “Millennial Mentor,” he inspires his generation to address their struggles, not be afraid to seek help, and talk openly about their troubles. He is frequently invited as a guest speaker on -20- | EXTENDEDWEEKENDGETAWAYS.COM ~ June, 2022
prominent podcasts and online forums about mental health, speaking as the voice of a generation plagued with mental health issues stemming from the onslaught of social media and increasing societal pressures. “We believe passionately that everyone deserves a chance at self-happiness. And we are dedicated to curating programs and events that promote mindfulness, authenticity, self-awareness, self-esteem and inner peace,” Tableman says on his website. From his ability to foster a safe space for people to speak freely & attacking the negative stigma associated with mental health, “A Mind’s Pursuit” continues to grow into a global community. He specializes in addressing the issues surrounding today’s youth. He speaks from experience as the voice of a generation plagued with mental health issues stemming from the onslaught of social media and increasing societal pressures. For more informaion, please visit https://www. amindspursuit.com/.
