Lauren O'Conner
Founder & Executive Director, Amplified Minds
Bio
Lauren O'Conner is a mental health advocate, speaker, and the founder of Amplified Minds, a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health in creative communities. Lauren's work focuses on providing accessible therapy resources, peer-support groups, and trauma-informed workshops for artists, musicians, and young creatives. Lauren brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation, having navigated the challenges of creative burnout, anxiety, and isolation firsthand. At DDAMF, Lauren offers practical strategies for protecting your mental health while building a demanding creative career.
Panels
1Find Your Tribe. Protect Your Mind. Elevate Your Name.
Your success isn't just about talent—it's about who's around you. This panel features Amplified Minds, The Love Mic Foundation, and Dallas Entertainment Awards breaking down how to stay mentally strong, build real community, and get recognized in the Dallas scene.