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Dr. Darlene Mininni Biography

Dr. Darlene Mininni is a psychologist, applied researcher, and educator whose career centers on translating scientific research into practical strategies for emotional wellbeing. Mininni holds a PhD in clinical psychology and a master's in public health, providing expertise at the intersection of mental health and health promotion. She spent more than 20 years teaching at UCLA, where she developed approaches to help individuals improve emotional intelligence, resilience, and overall wellbeing.

Mininni is the author of "The Emotional Toolkit: Seven Power-Skills to Nail Your Bad Feelings," published by St. Martin's Press. The book draws from the curriculum of her UCLA undergraduate course, "LifeSkills." For 15 years, Mininni was on staff at the UCLA Arthur Ashe Health & Wellness Center, where she taught students strategies for maintaining emotional health. Her emotional education course experienced significant growth in enrollment, reflecting the demand for evidence-based approaches to managing emotions.

Mininni's work addresses the question, "How can I thrive?" by leveraging her background in clinical psychology, health promotion, and media to design interventions that emphasize emotional intelligence, resilience, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.

In addition to her academic and clinical work, Mininni has contributed to media and the performing arts. She founded and served as artistic director of UCLA's Kaleidoscope Theatre, a performance troupe that used storytelling to promote wellbeing. Mininni also hosted the national SiriusXM radio show "The Emotional Toolkit Series" and Clear Channel Radio's "The Dr. Darlene Mininni Show" in Los Angeles. She contributed to Dr. Drew's TV show "Lifechangers."

Mininni has addressed audiences at events such as TEDxUCLA, The Juilliard School, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Her work on wellbeing has been featured on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, PBS, and NPR, as well as in Prevention, SELF, and Huffington Post. She is a founding Wellness Advisory Board member for Everyday Health. Mininni continues to share insights on emotional wellbeing, mental health, and resilience with a range of audiences, including corporate leaders, students, and the general public.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/01/2026.

Dr. Darlene Mininni Speaking Topics

  • The New Science of Resilience: How to Thrive in Work and Life

    During challenging times like these, resilience in work, school and life is more important than ever. Yet it’s not easy to feel motivated when you’re overwhelmed and stressed. The good news is that 40% of your resilience comes from using a set of skills that anyone can learn. Some things in life you can't change, so let's focus on the things you can.

    In this program, you’ll learn how to:

    • Develop an adaptable and resilient mindset
    • Overcome your brain’s hardwired negativity bias
    • Unleash the calming power of your nervous system for greater adaptability using a 60-second breathing process

  • Mindfulness for Busy People: How to Go from Stress to Calm

    Given the uncertainties of our times, many of us feel stressed and exhausted.. Mindfulness is a strategy that is particularly effective at developing the brain’s ability to be more agile during life’s difficulties. Studies show that people who practice mindfulness techniques report up to 60% less anxiety and 5 times more productivity than before.

    In this program, you will learn to:

    • Speed your recovery from the stress response and restore balance in your mind and body
    • Train your brain to handle stress more effectively by infusing mindfulness into everyday tasks at work, home and school
    • Develop 3 “attention anchors” to strengthen your calm and clarity

Dr. Darlene Mininni Videos

Mindfulness and Meditation Reduces Stress with Dr. Darlene Mininni

Mindfulness and Meditation Reduces Stress with Dr. Darlene Mininni

In our busy lives it's hard to stop and take a breath and just let things go. Dr. Darlene Mininni is joining me today to tackle the problem ...

On Resilience: Realists are Optimists - YouTube

On Resilience: Realists are Optimists - YouTube

Dr. Darlene Mininni shares how two words in particular can negatively affect mental health. This lecture is part of the Frank B. Roehr ...

Are You Here Right Now? The Surprising Power of Paying Attention

Are You Here Right Now? The Surprising Power of Paying Attention

What does it mean to be present in our lives, and how do you define and manage your presence? Darlene looks at moments, and thinks about how to make...

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The Emotional Toolkit Seven Power-Skills to Nail Your Bad Feelings
The Emotional Toolkit Seven Power-Skills to Nail Your Bad Feelings

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Dr. Darlene Mininni is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The New Science of Resilience: How to Thrive in Work and Life and Mindfulness for Busy People: How to Go from Stress to Calm. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Darlene Mininni for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Dr. Darlene Mininni generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amanda Gore, Dr. Christian Conte, Kristel Bauer, Laura Delizonna and Shauna Shapiro Ph.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Darlene Mininni for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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