Meet Mary "Madette" Mendoza — an award-winning Keynote Musician who brings mental health awareness to the stage through music and theatrical storytelling. She doesn’t just speak about resilience — she performs it. 

 

Drawing from her lived experiences with anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder, Madette's performance brings vivid, real-life moments to the stage in real time.

 

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind keynote concert where Madette reminds us that we are not alone. Audiences leave feeling seen and validated, while gaining practical coping strategies they can use at home and at work to support their mental well-being.

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In 2024, Madette won 2nd Place at North America's Largest Inspirational Speaking Competition, Speaker Slam, making her one of the Top 14 Speakers of the Year.  

 

From prestigious stages like Nathan Phillips Square, Brampton Rose Theatre, and St. Michael's School Centre for the Arts, to radio airplay on CBC, Jazz FM, and Jewel Radio, to 100,000+ views on YouTube, and her recent soundtrack feature in international motion picture Asian Persuasion directed by Grammy and Tony Award-Winning Jhett Tolentino, Madette's captivating performances leave an unforgettable mark on all fortunate enough to witness them.

 

Madette's impact doesn't end there. With a heart as vast as her talent, she founded the Resilient Musicians Academy, a nurturing haven where students find solace in creative self-expression and build emotional resilience through the enchanting world of music.

 

As a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Practitioner from the University of Toronto, with a certificate in Mental Health First Aid, she helps clients build their own resilience through mindfulness techniques and creative expression.

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Prepare to be captivated and inspired by Madette's unique keynote presentation and signature workshop — a true artist and passionate mental health advocate. Her words have the power to move hearts and minds, as she unveils her secrets of transforming adversity into triumph.  

 

Madette has made it her life's mission to spread hope to those suffering in silence and to encourage her audiences to create their own masterpieces in life.  With a steadfast commitment to encouragement, education, and entertainment, Madette's story is a prime example of RESILIENCE.

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Join her on this heartfelt journey of overcoming challenges and finding strength within yourself. Let Madette inspire you to turn your hardships into works of art. What masterpiece will you create? 

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Madette helps schools & organizations:

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✔ Raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma

✔ Help people feel seen, heard, and not alone

✔ Build resilience with practical coping strategies for everyday life

✔ Foster empathy, connection, and healthier communities — at school, work, and home

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Fun Facts:  

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In her spare time, you’ll find Madette playing badminton with her partner or trying to keep up her “cool aunt” status by learning TikTok dances from her nieces. After a stressful day, she unwinds with soulful R&B throwbacks or a healthy dose of laughter watching her favourite TV show Friends.