Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/20/2026
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Category(ies)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5pm PT / 8pm ET
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The music industry is fast-paced, high-pressure, and often unpredictable, making mental health and resilience more important than ever. She Rocks: Navigating Stress & Resilience in the Industry brings together leading mental health professionals for a candid and empowering conversation focused on helping musicians and industry professionals build sustainable, healthy careers.
From the demands of touring and creative pressure to the realities of burnout and uncertainty, this panel will explore practical strategies for maintaining emotional balance and developing resilience in a constantly evolving landscape. Attendees will gain real-world tools to support their wellbeing while continuing to grow creatively and professionally.
This is not just a conversation about coping. It is about creating a stronger foundation for long-term success, both personally and professionally.
Moderator
Laura B. Whitmore, Founder of the Women’s International Music Network and producer of the She Rocks Awards
Panelists
Amanda Wheeler, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Founder of In Tune Wellness, and Director of Marketing & Communications for the Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC). Amanda brings a unique dual perspective, having previously worked in artist management and live music venues. Her work focuses on helping music professionals navigate stress, burnout, and the emotional demands of the industry with clarity and balance.
Leily Labuda
Therapist with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, specializing in supporting artists and industry professionals through the unique mental health challenges of creative careers.
Lucy Kozak Cesnik
Therapist with the Music Industry Therapist Collective, focused on helping clients build resilience, manage stress, and maintain wellbeing in high-pressure environments.
Watch it on our Facebook and Youtube channels.
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