An exciting year, as we joined Inspiring Children Foundation, Jewel, Steven and Alexandra Cohen Foundation, and Villa Bibbiani for the inaugural Not Alone Summit and Awards Show, kicking off our 4th year as a part of the #NotAloneChallenge.

The Not Alone Summit brought together experts, thought leaders, business leaders, celebrities and more for a multi-day education & wellness experience. 

Introducing the Mindful Reset: A 7-Day Challenge ✨ In recognition of World Mental Health Day, our 7-Day Mindful Reset reached more than 100,000 people, providing accessible tools for reflection, grounding, and emotional well-being.

The Mindful Reset is a 7-day wellness challenge designed to help you strengthen your mental well-being through simple, daily practices. Together, we’ll explore how hydration, gratitude, movement, and mindfulness can create more clarity, balance, and resilience in your life.

This simple yet powerful week-long challenge is designed to help you care for your mind, body, and spirit through small, daily practices that create big shifts in your mental well-being.

The World's Largest Festival for Women in Business

Join thousands of ambitious women for the first of its kind two-day festival. Where the worlds of business, innovation,  sports and entertainment, wellness and culture collide. 

The Big Silence founder, Karena Dawn, will be hosting all weekend long at Center Court, the health and wellness stage. She'll be talking to your favorite athletic fitness and wellness brands as well as moderating "Leading with Strength: Fitness Founders Defining the New Wellness Era" and other influential discussions.

July 19-20 at Rolling Greens DTLA

Join us for a round of golf filled with fun and purpose as we come together to raise funds supporting men's mental health through The Big Silence initiative. Your participation not only promises an enjoyable day on the greens but also contributes to a vital cause, fostering awareness and support for mental well-being among men.

It's our goal to raise $30,000 to help increase access to mental health resources and support, including therapy, and especially for those in mental health deserts.

This isn’t just another charity tournament—it’s a full day of community, conversation, and purpose. With guest speakers like wellness experts and mental health advocates Karena Dawn and Jimmy Queen we are opening up the conversation about mental health in a fun and supportive environment. Live auction and raffle will help add to the fun and the cause.

Through last year’s event we funded over 150 therapy sessions and reached more than 28,000+ people with our free mental health resources. 

Let's swing into action for a great day of golf and meaningful impact!

Shadow Lakes Country Club
Brentwood, CA 94513

June 2, 2025 8 am Tee Off

The Big Silence Foundation, Inc, EIN: 87-2392465, is a U.S. tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Consistent with IRS guidelines, all gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Join the Center for Student Engagement, in collaboration with the Center for Health Education and Wellness, with assistance from the Campus Events Board and Rocky Top Recovery for Collegiate Recovery Day 2025! This year, we are excited to welcome special guest Karena Dawn from the Big Silence! Hear her inspiring story of resilience, mental wellness, and recovery while connecting with a supportive community. The event will also feature free food, activities, giveaways, including a FitBit and Hatch Alarm Clock, and resources from community & campus partners, while supplies last! Don’t miss out on this empowering event!

Tuesday, April 15
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Student Union , 21st Mortgage Plaza 
1502 Cumberland Ave. Knoxville, TN 37996

• fitness classes + IRL workouts
• wellness + mental health panels
• sports tournaments
• silent auctions
• private shopping experiences

Karena Dawn will deliver the keynote! The Women’s Leadership Symposiums are an effort to bring leadership-focused opportunities to professionals in and surrounding the areas we serve.

These symposiums allow attendees to hear from industry experts, entrepreneurs, political leaders, C-suite executives and influencers focusing on women in the workplace, all within a space designed to build professional skills, network, open conversations and create a collaborative movement that will bring professionals together.

Attendees will leave with new networking connections, skills, fresh ideas and a renewed motivation to continue leading from where you are.

We are so honored to announce Karena Dawn is an Operation Lemon-Aid mental health movement honoree! The Operation Lemon-Aid Gala celebrates those making a difference in the world of mental health, all while contributing to two great causes. Hosted by Tay Lautner, founder of Lemons by Tay, and Shannon McPeek, founder of Operation Happy Nurse. These two nurses are extremely passionate about mental health and together are aiming to #endthestigma.

Date: Saturday July 13, 2024⁣⁠
Time: 6PM PST- 10PM PST⁣⁠
Location: Los Angeles, CA⁠

NAMICon is where hundreds of dynamic and important voices unite to improve mental health for all through mental health awareness, education and advocacy.

It's where personal journeys are celebrated, positive change takes root, and new connections and community cultivate a safe space, fostering support, hope, and healing.

Join Karena for a revitalizing experience that will awaken your body and mind. Karena shares practices and tools to guide and inspire you to turn your challenges into triumphs. Through fun, meditation, movement, and an inspirational and educational mental health discussion, she will motivate you to feel confident, empowered, fulfilled, and excited about life’s journey.

Experience the latest technologies,
hear from the disruptors and trailblazing
biohacking speakers, find your path to Live Beyond 180 at the 2024 BiohackingConference.

Join Karena Dawn at the STEMREGEN Stage for a conversation of how to live your fullest, healthiest, happiest life.

HeyATX Presents: The SXSW Refresh & Reset with Karena Dawn w/ Tone It Up

In a world where mental health often takes the backseat, we're stepping forward to shine a light on the importance of connections. Join us for the SXSW Refresh & Reset Happy Hour, the perfect way to conclude your SXSW experience with a refreshing twist! Hosted by HeyATX and powered by wellness pioneer Karena Dawn of Tone It Up, this event invites you to recharge, reflect, and connect with like-minded individuals who value meaningful connections.

Catch Karena speaking on Saturday 11am for a mental & physical health chat at the Snap Sanctuary at Pershing with Tone It Up and Outdoor Voices.

Free with RSVP but aim for an early arrival to beat the lines 🎟️ Full schedule in @thepershingeast 🙌🏼

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and we are inviting you to join us in the fight to prevent suicide. 

We're seeking your support to raise $10,000 to help 100 people through our "Therapy for All" program. 

We're inviting you to help us reach $10,000 through your donations and also by championing our cause through your peer-to-peer network.

We'll be sharing resources, tools, and answering your questions about suicide prevention and awareness all month long with special guests and experts on Instagram.

As a thank you for your support, we are awarding two Grand Prize winners. The top two individual raisers will be awarded an exclusive experience with Karena!

Become a donor or start your own fundraising campaign here.

Join Karena Dawn, with friends Iskra Lawrence, Angela Gargano, and Amber Valdez in honor of mental health awareness month!

Karena and Angela will lead you through an energizing workout, and lead into a sound bath meditation with Amber Valdez. Followed by an inspirational talk from Iskra Lawrence. Come hang out and mingle, and bring your friends. Let's have fun!

20% of Kendra Scott sales given back to The Big Silence Foundation for mental health.

Join us to break the silence and make the world a more joyful, playful and loving place!

Your VIP Ticket Includes 10-11am Exclusive Experience of Karena and friends workout, VIP Goodies, and inspirational talk.

11-2 is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to sip, shop, chat with Karena!

We'll be sharing resources, tools, and answering your questions about suicide prevention and awareness all month long with special guests and experts on Instagram.

As a thank you for your support, we are awarding two Grand Prize winners. The top two individual raisers will be awarded an exclusive experience with Karena!

Become a donor or start your own fundraising campaign here.

In celebration of National Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May, we’re coming together with a message of support to empower our community.

The #CalmHeartQuietMind challenge in collaboration with friends, celebrities, athletes, creators, coaches, therapists, and partners who come together to share their personal mental health routines, self care tips, and to share about The Big Silence. Follow the challenge and join in! #CalmHeartQuietMind

OUR GOALS

Celebrating National Mental Health Awareness Month with a fun communal way of sharing ones mental health tips.

Build awareness for the overall movement normalizing conversations about mental health.

Raise much needed dollars to support The Big Silence Foundation programs, including: Therapy for All scholarships, youth programming focused on “Strength, Mindfulness, and Clarity” with pro-athletes and trainers.

We'll be sharing resources, tools, and answering your questions about suicide prevention and awareness all month long with special guests and experts on Instagram.

As a thank you for your support, we are awarding two Grand Prize winners. The top two individual raisers will be awarded an exclusive experience with Karena!

Become a donor or start your own fundraising campaign here.

The Kollective, Austin's most exclusive social performance club, Tone It Up, Gym Weed, and The Big Silence mental health foundation team up to celebrate the SXSW tradition in an event featuring elite athletes and fitness pros highlighting the link between physical fitness and mental health followed by social hour, and live podcast. This is a one and only opportunity for the public to have a sneak peek and access this private club. Ticket sales benefit The Big Silence Foundation youth programs for mental health. Reservations required.

Arrive 12 p.m. Free B12 energy shots provided by Alive & Well for the first 30 people. Enjoy pre-workout energy burst with Gym Weed.

Workout 12:30-1:30 p.m. Warm-up with Jeremy Hills, Circuits with Sandy Brockman and Melissa Alcantara, Cool Down and Meditation with Karena Dawn.

1:30 p.m. Social Hour with Slate Theory wine, Tone It Up protein snacks, and Big Country organic seltzer.

2-3:15 p.m. "Purpose, Passion, and Mental Health in the Fitness Business" live podcast with your trainers, followed by Q & A

3:15-4 p.m. Mingle and socialize

We'll be sharing resources, tools, and answering your questions about suicide prevention and awareness all month long with special guests and experts on Instagram.

As a thank you for your support, we are awarding two Grand Prize winners. The top two individual raisers will be awarded an exclusive experience with Karena!

Become a donor or start your own fundraising campaign here.

Join as we come together for World Mental Health Day 

The Big Silence, a leading foundation in the fight for awareness and resources in the Mental Health space, is teaming up with one of Fredericksburg's premier wineries and mental health advocates Slate Theory Winery to drive awareness and gain resources for such a special cause.  

Join The Big Silence mental health foundation and Slate Theory Winery for a boost of serotonin! You’re invited to a Sunday reset hosted by Karena Dawn of Tone It Up and Founder of The Big Silence. The day features community conversations, a Sound Bath and Meditation with Amber Valdez, and music from our favorite mental health champion James Nicholas Kinney, paired with a selection of Slate Theory wine tastings in The Cave, an exclusive underground cellar.   

RSVP with the button below and learn more about Slate Theory at www.slatetheory.com. 

Karena Dawn and The Big Silence hit the road for National Mental Health Awareness month with weekly events featuring movement, meditation, music, mental health panels and conversations, and book signings.

Karena shares her journey from hopelessness to healing and reveals what it was like to grow up with a mother suffering from severe mental health issues.

The book tour and events support The Big Silence Foundation and overall mission. Join the email list to keep up to date on events! Be sure to order your copy of the book to bring with you for the the book signing! We cannot guarantee that books will be available on site.