Jumaane D. Williams is the Public Advocate of the City of New York. Previously, he served on the NYC Council representing the 45th District. Jumaane is a first-generation Brooklynite of Grenadian heritage. He graduated from the public school system, overcoming the difficulties of Tourettes and ADHD to earn a Masters Degree from Brooklyn College.

He began his career as a community organizer at the Greater Flatbush Beacon School and later served as the Executive Director of NYS Tenants Neighbors. There, he fought for truly affordable, income-targeted housing across New York City and State.

In the NYC Council, Jumaane championed landmark legislation that fundamentally transformed policing in NYC. Jumaane sponsored the Community Safety Act, reforming the Citys Police Department to address the abuse of Stop, Question & Frisk in communities of color and creating the NYPDs Office of Inspector General to investigate unlawful & unethical behavior. As former Co-Chair of the Council’s Task Force to Combat Gun Violence, he helped create New York’s Crisis Management System, which
funds Cure Violence Groups that work to reduce shootings through a multi-pronged approach. The program fundamentally transformed the city’s approach to gun violence prevention, and as Public Advocate he continues to work for its expansion and improvement today.

Jumaane has led the fight for better policing and safer streets, affordable housing, and transparency and accountability in City government. As Public Advocate, Jumaane continues to be an activist-elected official who brings the voices of everyday New Yorkers to City government and makes New York a truly progressive beacon for all.

Jumanne joins us on The Vault to discuss how he was able to thrive and become an advocate in spite of many challenges. He also discusses the importance of decreasing mental health stigma and the importance of inclusive environments.

 How to thrive whilst living with Tourette Syndrome.
 How to become a mental health advocate.
 How to advocate for your mental health.
 The importance of inclusive environments.
 What are myths around Tourette Syndrome and Tic disorder.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Dan Wakeford is one of the world's leading experts in celebrity and entertainment media. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he has served as editor-in-chief of some of the industry's most influential brands, including People and Us Weekly, working with everyone from Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Aniston to Prince William, President Obama, and President Biden.

Today, Dan is the founder of Celebrity Intelligence, a newsletter and platform that uncovers meaningful insights from the worlds of celebrity, entertainment, and popular culture.

An award-winning editor and media executive, Dan has built and transformed iconic brands by growing audiences, expanding revenue, and creating culturally relevant content. As editor-in-chief of Us Weekly, he led a successful brand refresh that modernized the publication, expanded its reach, and strengthened its authority in celebrity reporting.

Previously, as editor-in-chief of People and Editorial Director of Entertainment Weekly, Dan oversaw editorial operations, strategy, and growth across both brands. Under his leadership, People reached more than 118 million consumers each month, generated billions of weekly impressions, expanded into television, podcasts, video, and Apple News+, and became one of the most successful media brands in the industry.

Alongside his commercial success, Dan has championed purpose-driven journalism, leading coverage on issues including public health, domestic violence, racism, climate change, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. He also prioritized diversity and representation both in content and newsroom leadership.

His work has earned numerous honors, including Folio, GLAAD, Didi Hirsch, and Adweek awards. Widely respected throughout the entertainment industry, Dan has secured unprecedented access to some of the world's most influential public figures and helped shape cultural conversations for decades.

Dan joins us on The Vault to discuss why celebrities, influencers, and public figures have such a profound impact on society. We explore parasocial relationships, the responsibilities that come with fame, and how public discussions around mental health can influence policy, awareness, and cultural attitudes. He also shares the vision behind Celebrity Intelligence and how he is bringing a smarter, more thoughtful lens to celebrity culture.

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Catherine Birndorf, MD, is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, the Co-Founder, CEO, and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York. Dr. Birndorf is the Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at Weill Cornell Medicine – New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

In addition, she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics & Gynecology. A graduate of Smith College, Dr. Birndorf attended Brown University Medical School and did her Psychiatry Residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. A past Postpartum Support International board member, Dr. Birndorf now serves on the President’s Advisory Council. For ten years, Dr. Birndorf was a regular mental health columnist for Self Magazine and has appeared on numerous television programs, including The Today
Show, Good Morning America, MSNBC, and CNN. Dr. Birndorf recently consulted on a special postpartum episode of Law & Order. Dr. Birndorf’s first book, The Nine Rooms of Happiness, was an NYTimes bestseller published in 2010. Her most recent book, published by Simon &
Schuster in 2019, is entitled What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancyto Motherhood.

Dr. Birndorf joins us on The Vault to dispel myths around antidepressant use during and after pregnancy, to discuss how hormones play a role in our mental health and wellbeing and to discuss the unique challenges and treatments for women’s mental health. She also discusses how men may struggle during the postpartum period and how those trying to become pregnant have their own unique challenges with regard to
mental health.

 How to diagnosis postpartum depression.
 How men struggle in the postpartum period
 Infertility and mental health.
 How treat postpartum depression.
 What causes postpartum depression?
 Can I take antidepressants during pregnancy?
 How to diagnosis OCD in pregnancy?
 How to cope with burnout as a Physician.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Mallory May and Blythe Harris are lifelong creativity advocates, design thinkers and mess makers who have spent their careers helping others connect with their innate creativity. Blythe was co-founder and chief creative officer of Stella & Dot, and has been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Vogue France, and Elle, and on the TODAY show. Mallory spent over a decade as a vice president at Sotheby’s before launching a career as an artist, designer, and creative director.

Her work has been featured in Vogue and exhibited at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. In 2020, they teamed up to launch DailyCreative.
DAILY CREATIVE: The 5-Minute Habit To Rewire Your Brain is an interactive book that helps readers turn creativity into a daily wellness practice. Designed for busy lives and short attention spans, this beautifully illustrated book helps anyone build a five-minute creative habit that sparks joy, strengthens mental agility, and rewires the brain for possibility. Featuring 60 accessible exercises and bonus content that boosts innovation, unlocks perspective, reduces stress, and quiets perfectionism.

No art skills needed. No talent required. Just curiosity, a pen, and five
minutes. Creativity is not a personality trait. It’s a trainable neural pathway. Even short bursts of playful creative activity can activate the brain’s reward system, increase dopamine, strengthen neuroplasticity, and lower cortisol. Five minutes a day can:

● Boost innovation, focus, and problem-solving
● Reduce stress and anxiety
● Improve mental health and emotional resilience
● Expand imagination and personal expression
WHY NOW?
● Rising burnout and overwhelm make simple, accessible wellness habits
essential.
● Creativity is a top future-of-work skill and a driver of mental well-being.
● Consumers are craving analog tools that offer digital relief and emotional
grounding.

Blythe and Mallory join us on The Vault to discuss ways that we can use creativity to bring us daily points of hope, joy and to support our mental health and wellbeing.

 How to harness creativity.
 How to become creative.
 What is creativity?
 Why is creativity important?
 What are the different ways to be creative?
 How to cope with burnout by using creativity.
 How to Cope with High-Functioning Depression.

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Dr. Alison Hermann, MD is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College-New York Presbyterian Hospital and a board member of the Marce& Society of North America (MONA). She specializes in Reproductive Psychiatry and is the Director of the Women's Mental Health Program at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Hermann is an internationally recognized expert in conditions such as postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and mental health struggles associated with menopause. She is known for her integrative, collaborative, and culturally competent approach to patient care.

Beyond caring for patients, Dr. Hermann has devoted much of her career to advocating for women who struggle with mental health conditions associated with a reproductive life transition, and for teaching other medical professionals how to provide top-notch care for these illnesses.

For her research, Dr. Hermann has focused on developing digital technologies to improve women's mental healthcare and articulating ethical frameworks for the safe and appropriate use of these technologies. Dr. Hermann lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and son. When not at work, she enjoys gardening and cheering on her son while he plays soccer. Dr. Hermann joins us on The Vault to dispel myths around antidepressant use during and after pregnancy, to discuss how hormones play a role in our mental health and well-being and to discuss the unique challenges and treatments for women’s mental health.

 How to diagnosis postpartum depression.
 How treat postpartum depression.
 What causes postpartum depression?
 Can I take antidepressants during pregnancy?
 How to diagnosis OCD in pregnancy?
 How to cope with burnout as a Physician.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Investor and philanthropist, Demond Martin, is Co-Founder and CEO of
WellWithAll, an innovative health and wellness company that pours 20% of its
profits into health equity. Prior to becoming CEO of WellWithAll, Demond was
a senior partner at Adage Capital Management, where he invested in the
consumer sector for 21 years. Demond joined Adage after graduating from
Harvard Business School, and received his undergraduate degree in
accounting from UNC Charlotte.

He subsequently worked as the assistant to President Clinton’s White House Chief of Staff, Erskine Bowles. Demond and his wife Kia through their family foundation focus on erasing gaps created by racial and social injustice in the areas of education and healthcare. Demond serves on a number of non-profit boards including as a trustee at the Berklee College of Music, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Grammy Global Venture Board, and the Obama Foundation. On this episode of The Vault, we discuss Demond’s new book, “Friends Of The Good” and how you can surround yourself with friendships and allies who help you to achieve mental wealth and material success.

 How to choose the right friends.
 How to choose the right fraternity.
 How to choose the right allies.
 How to become an advocate.
 How to support your longevity
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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Ali Franco is one of the top sought after divorce attorneys in NYC and has
worked with public figures and professional clients over the years. She is a
partner at Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP and has practiced matrimonial
law in Manhattan and the surrounding areas for 15 years. Ali joins us on the
vault to discuss how to prepare mentally and financially for a divorce, especially
divorce with narcissistic individuals.

Today, Ali’s practice focuses on all aspects of matrimonial and family law,
including negotiating, prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements. Ali
frequently works with clients who wish to mediate their matters outside of Court,
coaching them throughout the process. She advises that anyone who goes
through a divorce should also seek mental health support. She joins us on the
vault to discuss this often ignored topic.

 How to divorce a narcissist.
 How to prepare for a divorce.
 How to coparent with a narcissist.
 How to coparent.
 Support during a divorce.
 How to Cope with High Functioning Depression.

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