Unsinkable Media

Voices of Resilience: Unsinkable Talks & Events

  • Solving Healthcare with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng

    The Power of Storytelling in Mental Health with Hailey Hechtman

  • King Charles III Coronation Medal

    Hailey Hechtman, from Ottawa, Ontario, was awarded this medal for supporting individuals on their mental health journeys, and for cultivating collaborative relationships that have greater social impact.

  • Hailey Hechtman for eMHIC

    Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Cultivating Community, Encouraging Support & Shifting Our Mental Health Systems

  • The Sober Curator

    Mental wellness is something we all need to build self-awareness around.  While we are dealing with social media, information overload, and a neverending to-do list, there are so many people and organizations doing incredible things to support adults and youth with their mental well-being.

    Check out this highlight of Unsinkable. and several of its champions!

  • MINDyourMIND

    mindyourmind exists in a space where mental health, wellness, engagement and technology meet. In this interview, Unsinkable Program Manager, Maria, shares details about the Unsinkable Youth program and how to get involved!

  • Hailey Hechtman for Bold Journey

    Bold Journey Magazine sits down with the remarkable and insightful Hailey Hechtman. As an advocate for mental health and social impact, Hailey shares her journey of finding purpose, overcoming personal challenges, and leading transformative initiatives.

  • Future of Good Newsletter: Courage, You Couldn't Come at a Worse Time

    Check out Unsinkable’s Quebec Project feature in Future of Good’s latest newsletter.

  • Body Peace Canada Newsletter

    This mental health week, Unsinkable was featured in Body Peace Canada’s newsletter. Hailey Hechtman shares her journey from food fixation to self-compassion and acceptance.

  • Building Self-Compassion and Overcoming Setbacks with Hailey Hechtman

    Hailey talks mental health and self-compassion on Finding Freedom with Inspire Wellness

  • Step Above Stigma

    Asante Haughton joins the Step Above Stigma panel - not just a conversation but a call to action for everyone to come together and play an active role in reshaping Canada's mental health landscape.

  • Meet Hailey Hechtman

    Catch up with Hailey Hechtman and read a shared conversation on Unsinkable and being a Social Impact Leader.

  • The Honest talk - Silken laumann

    Unsinkable founder Silken Laumann was featured on The Honest Talk. She's so serious about mental health that she founded an organization called Unsinkable, which helps people take steps toward mental well-being. She's also been very open about her own mental health journey and struggles.

  • Start Up Canada Instagram Live

    Hailey Hechtman of @unsinkablestories & Darren Anderson of @lovemymindyxe talk about mental health and building healthy habits for entrepreneurs ❤️

  • #BuildUp Series: Mental Health for Youth

    Sowmya Rajasekaran’s interview with Hailey Hechtman as part of the Build Up Women series.

  • Healing With Cheese

    🧀✨🧘‍♀️🍇 We came together to honour Mental Health Awareness Month alongside Bonanza Bites & Boards.The event, hosted with warmth and sincerity, provided a sanctuary for those seeking solace and rejuvenation.

    A highlight of the day was a captivating keynote by our esteemed Unsinkable speaker, Asante Haughton, who shared profound insights on mental well-being. Guests left with a renewed sense of purpose and resilience, inspired by his words.

    As we reflect on this experience, let’s remember to start each day with mindfulness. Consider asking yourself these three questions every morning:

    •⁠ ⁠What do I appreciate most in my life?

    •⁠ ⁠What is the most important thing that I get to do today?

    •⁠ ⁠What quality do I want to embody out in the world?

PSA with Sara Waisglass

Canadian celebrity Sara Waisglass (Netflix's hit show Ginny & Georgia, Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: The Next Class) speaks openly about the perils of social media-driven perfectionism in a new public service announcement (PSA) aimed at youth.

The spot, an initiative of Unsinkable, a charity founded by Canadian Olympian Silken Laumann, will hit social media feeds supported by youth influencers in time for Blue Monday (January 15): the saddest day of the year. Waisglass lends her talent, celebrity, and personal experience to confront the mental health challenges facing young people today.