The Psychology of Human Potential.
Organizations thrive when people do.
FOUNDER & CEO OF BREAKING TABOOTRANSFORMING HOW WE VIEW AND TALK ABOUT MENTAL-HEALTH
For more than a decade, Serena Sun has made complex and often taboo topics in mental health and psychology accessible, engaging, and easy to digest – without losing their depth.
As Founder and CEO of the award-winning organization Breaking Taboo, Serena has built a community of more than 200,000 people and led multidisciplinary work spanning education, editorial media, documentary film, social content, and community programming – all grounded in her philosophy of “humanizing humans.”
Through evidence-based keynotes and interactive workshops, she turns psychological insight into memorable experiences that help people understand themselves, connect more meaningfully, and create real-life change.
THE STRONGEST CULTURES START WITH PEOPLE
Every organization invests in technology. The strongest organizations also invest in the people behind it.
The way people understand themselves, communicate under pressure, and relate to others shapes every culture they are part of.
Healthier cultures aren’t built through policies alone. They’re built through everyday conversations, choices, and relationships.
Serena’s keynotes help audiences recognize the patterns shaping their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and decisions – and discover healthier ways to respond.
Her interactive workshops turn that insight into practice through guided reflection, discussion, real-life scenarios, and practical exercises.
Participants leave better prepared to manage stress, navigate conflict and change, communicate with greater empathy and accountability, strengthen relationships, and make more intentional choices – personally and professionally.
200,000+
Community members across digital platforms
150+
Educational articles published
Founder | CEO
Breaking Taboo | Hopefilms Productions
Customized
Keynotes & workshops for organizations
Capital Group – U.S. & International | California State University, Los Angeles | Notre Dame High School | Free Thinkers Society | Secret Burden – AU
Plus numerous businesses, schools, universities, and community organizations.
Meet Serena
Serena Sun is a speaker, educator, coach, filmmaker, and the Founder and CEO of Breaking Taboo, an award-winning mental-health organization built around reducing stigma and making mental health topics more accessible, engaging, and human.
After losing several friends to suicide and addiction – and experiencing depression herself as an adolescent – Serena committed her career to helping others navigate mental health with greater understanding, resilience, and compassion. Serena recognized how often the conversations people need most are also the hardest ones to begin. That insight became the foundation of Breaking Taboo and her philosophy of “humanizing humans.”
For more than a decade, Serena has built and led teams across education, workshops, media, advocacy, and community programs; founded an editorial platform that published more than 150 educational articles; directed Breaking Taboo’s documentary work; and translated complex psychology into approachable digital content for a community of more than 200,000 people.
Her background in psychology, suicide assessment, coaching, filmmaking, performance, and education allows her to approach human behavior from multiple angles. Known for making psychology engaging, relatable, and actionable, Serena combines evidence-based insights with storytelling and practical tools audiences can apply to their work, relationships, and lives. Onstage, she combines research, storytelling, creativity, lived experience, and audience interaction to create experiences that feel human, hold attention, and give people tools they can actually use.
Signature Topics
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THRIVING
Discover how well-being, resilience, and connection help individuals unlock their potential—and how organizations and communities can create the conditions for people to thrive.
Mental Health Without Excuses: Accountability Meets Awareness
A balanced approach to mental health that encourages self-awareness and personal responsibility—without losing compassion for ourselves or others.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & HUMAN CONNECTION
Strengthen self-awareness, empathy, communication, and the ability to build healthier relationships—personally and professionally.
Preventing Burnout While Sustaining Performance
Discover how individuals and teams can recognize burnout early, improve wellbeing, and develop healthier, more sustainable ways to manage stress and productivity.
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Confidence
Develop practical communication tools for handling conflict, giving feedback, expressing needs, and building stronger interpersonal relationships at work and in everyday life.
CROSS-CULTURAL AWARENESS & ADAPTABILITY
Strengthen teams and communities by building empathy, understanding, and adaptability across cultural and demographic differences.
Programs can be tailored to specific goals and audience and delivered as keynotes, interactive workshops, or multi-session programs.
Participants Leave With Practical Tools To
✔ Support well-being while continuing to grow and perform
✔ Respond to burnout before it becomes overwhelming
✔ Build resilience during periods of stress and change
✔ Communicate more effectively during difficult conversations
✔ Strengthen self-awareness, empathy, trust and collaboration
✔ Improve emotional intelligence in everyday interactions
✔ Foster more inclusive, connected teams and communities
FORMATS
Keynote Presentations
30–60 minutes
Interactive Workshops
60–120 minutes
Leadership
Development Sessions
Multi-Session Training Programs
Available virtually or in person.
SPEAKING FOR SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITIES
HELPING STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND RECOGNIZE THEIR POTENTIAL
Students are navigating academic pressure, identity, relationships, uncertainty, and major life transitions—often while still learning how to understand and care for their mental health.
Having spoken at dozens of schools and universities on mental health, suicide prevention, and anti-prejudice education, Serena knows how to make complex and sensitive subjects accessible, relevant, and engaging.
Programs can be customized for high schools, colleges, universities, educators, and campus communities, with topics including mental health and well-being, resilience, identity and belonging, healthy relationships, purpose, cross-cultural awareness, and human potential.
Let's Start the Conversation
Whether you’re planning a company event, employee well-being initiative, conference, campus program, or professional-development experience, Serena works closely with organizations and educational institutions to create engaging, practical programs tailored to their audiences.
For keynotes, interactive workshops, multi-session programs, media interviews, or collaboration opportunities, complete the contact form below.
COACHING WITH SERENA
TURNING SELF-AWARENESS INTO MEANINGFUL ACTION
Some changes require more personalized support than a single presentation or workshop can provide.
Serena works with individuals navigating life transitions, seeking greater clarity or purpose, changing limiting patterns, strengthening relationships, or deciding what comes next. Her coaching combines psychology-informed reflection, practical strategy, and accountability to help clients better understand themselves, make intentional choices, and move forward with greater confidence.
Coaching is available independently or as personalized follow-up support after a speaking engagement or workshop.