Valentine’s Day usually focuses on how we show love to other people. But taking care of yourself deserves just as much attention.
Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or picture-perfect. It can mean protecting your mental health, moving your body in ways that feel good, eating well, or setting boundaries that support your well-being. Sometimes it’s about slowing down. Other times it’s about showing up for yourself more consistently.
There’s no single definition of self-care, which is why the most helpful advice comes from different perspectives. These speakers approach well-being through mental health, fitness, nutrition, body positivity, and personal growth, offering practical guidance on what it really means to show yourself some love.
1. Doctor Mike
Internet Personality & Family Physician Who Communicates the Value of Preventive Medicine
Key focus: Prioritizing preventive care and everyday health habits
Doctor Mike has become one of the most trusted medical voices online by making preventive health feel accessible and relatable. A practicing family physician, Dr. Mikhail Varshavski focuses on everyday habits that support long-term wellness, from understanding your body to making smarter lifestyle choices without fear or overwhelm.
Known for debunking medical myths and breaking down complex topics with clarity and humor, Doctor Mike connects clinical expertise with real-world application. His work emphasizes consistency over perfection and education over alarmism, helping audiences feel empowered rather than intimidated by their health. Whether speaking on stage, appearing on television, or engaging millions online, he brings a grounded, human approach to self-care that encourages people to take an active role in protecting their physical well-being.
2. Mel Robbins
Host of The Mel Robbins Podcast & Bestselling Author
Key focus: Building confidence, self-trust, and emotional resilience
Mel Robbins is known for delivering practical tools that help people get unstuck and move forward, even when motivation feels out of reach. Through her books, podcast, and viral content, she focuses on building self-trust, confidence, and emotional resilience through small but meaningful actions.
What resonates most about Robbins is her honesty. She shares lessons shaped by personal setbacks and hard-earned growth, making her advice feel relatable and real. Her approach to self-care centers on self-respect and momentum, encouraging people to show up for themselves before they feel ready. Robbins empowers audiences to take control of their habits, quiet self-doubt, and create positive change in their lives without waiting for perfect circumstances.
3. Suneel Gupta
Expert on Building Better Habits for Well-Being & Performance
Key focus: Preventing burnout while sustaining energy and purpose
Suneel Gupta helps individuals and organizations rethink the relationship between success and well-being. Drawing on his experience as a healthcare entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Harvard Medical School visiting scholar, Gupta focuses on preventing burnout while sustaining energy, focus, and purpose.
His work highlights the importance of alignment between who you are and how you work. When people operate from that place, performance improves without sacrificing health. Gupta offers science-backed strategies that support emotional resilience, productivity, and long-term fulfillment, especially for high achievers navigating constant pressure. His perspective on self-care is thoughtful and practical, helping people build habits that support both personal growth and professional success.
4. CeCe Olisa
Body Positivity Influencer & Founder of The Olisa Agency
Key focus: Embracing body confidence and self-acceptance
CeCe Olisa has redefined what confidence and wellness look like by challenging traditional beauty standards and advocating for inclusivity. As an influencer and entrepreneur, she creates space for people to feel strong, capable, and worthy exactly as they are.
Her work around self-care is rooted in self-acceptance and visibility. Olisa encourages audiences to stop waiting for external validation and start honoring their bodies in the present. Through her speaking, brand partnerships, and entrepreneurial ventures, she emphasizes confidence as a daily practice rather than a destination. Her message resonates with those seeking a healthier relationship with their body and a more empowering definition of wellness.
5. Solomon Thomas
NFL Player & Mental Health Advocate
Key focus: Protecting mental health and encouraging open conversations
Solomon Thomas is a leading voice in mental health advocacy, using his platform as a professional athlete to encourage openness, connection, and compassion. After the loss of his sister, he committed himself to changing how mental health is discussed, especially among young people and communities of color.
Thomas speaks candidly about grief, resilience, and the importance of asking for help. His advocacy challenges the misconception that strength means silence, showing that vulnerability is a powerful form of leadership. Through his nonprofit work and public speaking, he emphasizes mental well-being as a critical part of overall health and long-term self-care.
6. Tunde Oyeneyin
Global Fitness Instructor & Bestselling Author
Key focus: Using movement as a path to confidence and self-connection
Tunde Oyeneyin approaches self-care through movement, mindset, and authenticity. Best known for her work as a Peloton instructor, she uses fitness as a tool for building confidence, emotional strength, and self-connection.
Her classes and speaking engagements encourage people to show up fully, both physically and mentally. Oyeneyin openly shares her own journey with body image and self-esteem, creating a sense of trust and motivation with her audience. She frames self-care as an act of empowerment, using movement to release stress, reconnect with purpose, and build inner resilience that extends far beyond the workout.
7. Art Smith
Celebrity Chef & Healthy Eating Advocate
Key focus: Nourishing yourself through balanced, joyful eating
Chef Art Smith brings warmth and accessibility to conversations about food, wellness, and community. Known for reimagining Southern cuisine, he emphasizes nourishing meals that support long-term health without sacrificing comfort or flavor.
Smith believes self-care often begins in the kitchen, through balanced ingredients, shared meals, and mindful eating habits that fit into everyday life. His work extends beyond restaurants and cookbooks through his advocacy for hunger relief and nutrition education. By focusing on connection and sustainability, Smith shows how caring for yourself and caring for others can exist at the same table.
Self-care isn’t about doing everything at once or getting it perfect. It’s about choosing what supports you, consistently and without apology. Whether that means prioritizing mental health, moving your body, redefining confidence, or paying closer attention to what fuels you, the right approach is the one that helps you feel grounded and supported.
This Valentine’s Day and beyond, showing yourself some love is one of the most meaningful commitments you can make. Contact us today to secure your next speaker.
