As Told By Calynn M. Lawrence

    In a world increasingly desperate for authentic leadership, Dr. Calynn Lawrence stands out as a powerful catalyst for change. As a 30x award-winning Social Entrepreneur, Activist, and leading Mental and Spiritual Wellness Expert, she doesn’t just speak about overcoming obstacles—she provides the exact blueprint to do so. As the CEO of the Chicago-based agency Calynn Communications & Creative, Dr. Lawrence is a marketing and PR powerhouse whose expertise has landed her in over 80 major media outlets, including features in Medical research.com, New York Today, The Washington Mail, Featured American, Yahoo! Finance , The Los Angeles Tribune , London Magazine , Weekly Minds, Influential Women and more. Yet, beneath this massive media footprint lies a deeply personal mission. Navigating her high-stakes career with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), she brings an invaluable perspective to the intersections of invisible disability, entrepreneurial success, and holistic well-b...

Hey guys, Thanks for checking in! I know it's been FOREVER (almost a year), and I apologize for my absence. However, once you see what I've been up to, you'll understand why it's been hard for me to take a few hours to blog an update. As I write this, I am recovering from a painful oral surgery so my remarks are briefer than usual. I post as I go on social media @calynnmlawrence if you'd like to see me on the Living My Best Life Tour in real time. I hope you all are doing the same! The Vote Is In: I Ran for Office & Succeeded! I've Been Elected to the 2025 NAMI IL State Board of Directors    After an intensely passionate social media campaign that many of you so graciously supported, as well as a thorough application and interview process, I made it onto the 2025 ballot for the NAMI Illinois State Board of Directors. Eventually, I was elected to the board and designated as the Development & Fundraising Chair due to my extensive experience in marketing...