Let’s talk about mental health!

Hi, I’m Linea!

I’m here to make it easier to talk about mental health.

Whether educating leaders in the workplace, helping researchers ask better questions, or supporting you to prioritize your personal health as an entrepreneur, I’m here to help.

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Mental Health Talks and Keynotes

Build education and awareness around mental health and disability inclusion through keynotes, panels, and fireside chats.

Mental Health Awareness Campaigns

Develop a mental health awareness campaign for your company or organization.

Leadership Training

Develop emotional intelligence and communication skills to support leaders' confidence in discussing mental health in the workplace.

  • “Thank you, Linea, for modeling how to be courageously vulnerable in a way that serves others--by spotlighting the invisible inequities experienced by our neurodivergent colleagues.”

    Paul Minifee, PhD., ion Learning

  • "Linea was an incredible coach, participant and thought leader on what it means to address accessibility as part of DEIB. She spoke to the audiences with empathy and provided valuable frameworks and context to top leaders in the room on cultivating an inclusive mindset.”

    Hooriya Hussain, Global Marekting Leader

  • “[Linea’s] compassionate approach and ability to provide clear actions like the concept of universal design in organizational planning significantly impacted my experience as a listener.”

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    Heather Fogelstrom, Change Management Leader

  • “An empathetic , highly informed and effective storyteller--a rare combination."

    Keri McDonough, Patient Engagement and Advocacy Leader

  • “[Linea was] my biggest surprise at this event! [She is] brave and powerful. Thank you. I come away from the event filled with joy, and knowledge, and a clearer focus.”

    Daniel, Attendee

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  • “Linea is a tremendous contribution to the world of mental health advocacy and education.”

    Nanci Schiman, MSW, Private Practice

  • "A wonderfully vulnerable and knowledgeable speaker. Thank you! "

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Read the Book

Read the Book

Read Linea’s personal story of living with bipolar disorder in her memoir, Perfect Chaos: A Daughter’s Journey to Survive Bipolar, A Mother’s Journey to Save Her. Co-written with her mother, Cinda Johnson, learn how one family navigated mental illness in America, created stronger relationships, and fought stigma through vulnerability.

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Hi! I’m Linea. I thought a little introduction was in order. I’m a lived experience consultant, mental health advocate, speaker, author, writer, CEO, and Founder of The Thrive Shift. My goal in life is to help those struggling with ment