Cathy Applefeld Olson

Cathy Applefeld Olson is a veteran entertainment journalist, event producer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Hollywood & Mind, a first-of-its kind venture positioned at the intersection of the entertainment industry and the mental health sector that both leverages the power of talent and executives across music, film, TV, digital, tech, sports and brand to destigmatize mental health, and works to elevate the mental wellness of those in the industry.

The inaugural Hollywood & Mind Summit, held at United Talent Agency, featured Demi Lovato, Charlamagne Tha God and the heads of NAMI and Mental Health America. Hollywood & Mind recently partnered with Bumble for a Spotlight event on our crisis of loneliness. Cathy is also the author of Forbes.com column Mind Reading, where she interviews culture influencers who are elevating the conversation around mental health. She’s a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.