Our Founder

At Sound Mind Nation, our vision is to promote healthy emotional wellbeing and maturity among the current generation of young people. We aim to equip future generations with the necessary tools to support their mental health and overall wellbeing. Our mission is to ensure that everyone understands that their emotional wellbeing is a priority. We strive to teach individuals that they are loved, cared for, and deserve to be heard. By fostering healthy emotional maturity in our youth, we hope to help them grow into well-rounded individuals who value their mental health and contribute positively to society, creating Sound Young Minds for tomorrow.

Now a Youth Mental Health and Paediatric First Aider, Myleisha has worked in educational environments, both public and for those that home school, for over 20 years in various support staff roles. Throughout her career, she has witnessed some students flourish while others flounder. Myleisha has always connected with students previously labeled as 'underachieving' or 'disconnected,' often pondering what fueled such behavior. 

Having personally dealt with mental health difficulties, she realized that our youth often lack access to the tools necessary for emotional wellbeing and many are unsure who to talk to about their feelings or emotional struggles. When provided with a safe space to speak without judgment, it was astonishing to hear some of their stories and life experiences at such a young age. They were eager to talk and express themselves, and the relief they felt after an honest, open, and transparent conversation only deepened Myleisha's passion for helping them. 

With this experience, coupled with her own journey through therapy and personal development, the Sound Young Minds Programmes were born. 'I HAVE CREATED THESE PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS TO FACILITATE GIVING THIS GENERATION THE TOOLS TO BE CATALYSTS FOR CHANGE' - Myleisha Powlette.