#27 Scilla Andreen: CEO and Founder of Impactful Networks
Blending brain science and storytelling for mental health prevention, and a personal conversation about grief and the loss of two children.
Speaking
Conversations about what moves people, and what we do next.
Favorite Conversations
“These are some of the conversations I find myself returning to again and again. Every audience takes them somewhere different.”
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Storytelling + Human Behavior
Why stories change what we feel, understand and do.
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Technology + Our Humanity
What we gain, what we risk, and how we participate in shaping what’s next.
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Women + AI
Why women’s voices and lived experiences need to participate in building the future.
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Entrepreneurship + Reinvention
Building companies, raising money, taking risks, pivoting, failing, starting again and learning what really matters.
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Mental Health + Connection
What years of storytelling around difficult subjects have revealed about ourselves, one another and the power of community.
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Film + the Power of Story
Hollywood, independent filmmaking, streaming, distribution and using story to create change.
Recent stage
Community Is the Competitive Advantage
Silicon Valley Employee Benefits Conference · San Jose, September 2026
Opening keynote for senior leaders working across global employee wellbeing, HR, benefits and rewards.
Ways to work together
A signature format
Film + Conversation
Scilla screens one of her films, then leads the conversation the film opens.
Keynotes
An opening or closing talk that sets the tone for the day.
Fireside Conversations
An unscripted conversation on stage, with a host or with the audience.
Panels
One voice among several, in a moderated discussion.
Workshops
Smaller groups, more participation, practical tools.
Extended Trainings
Deeper, multi-session work with a team or community.
LIKE → Conversation
At the UConn Training Conference in Washington, D.C., on July 9, 2025, former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy referenced LIKE from the stage after the film screened for conference attendees, connecting its themes to his discussion of social media, children’s mental health, and the conversations parents and communities need to have.
“I know many of you saw the film last night, LIKE, that was screened. And I suspect for many of you, it probably elicited a number of reactions based on your own experiences with technology. It’s such a consistent message and a powerful model.”
“I love origin stories. I love people. And I love to laugh.”
Listen
Hear Scilla in conversation.
The Healing Power of Story with Scilla Andreen
From Hollywood costume designer to building film-powered programs on mental health, bullying and belonging, with host Mark Wright.
The Creative Coping Toolkit with Scilla Andreen
Resilience, reinvention and the story behind The Creative Coping Toolkit.
Episode 73: Capturing the Impact of iMPACTFUL Films
How films on mental health, social media and belonging are creating measurable change in schools, with Dr. Wendy Amato.
Selected Stages & Organizations
Film, Media & Innovation
- Cannes
- Sundance Film Festival
- SXSW
- CES / Variety
- The American Pavilion at Cannes
- European Audiovisual Observatory
- Power to the Pixel
- Seattle International Film Festival
- San Francisco Film Society
Companies & Leadership
- Silicon Valley Employers Forum
- Microsoft
- Salesforce
- Goldman Sachs
- Charles Schwab
- Starbucks
- KPMG
- UnitedHealthcare
- Walgreens
- Genentech
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- AllianceBernstein
- CLEAR
Universities, Education & Wellbeing
- UConn
- University of Washington
- University of Michigan
- Seattle University
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- International School Counselor Association
- NAMI National Conference
Scilla has also presented in hundreds of schools and communities across the United States and internationally.
From the room
On a keynote
“Thank you for such an amazing keynote session. Very impactful and generated a great discussion.”
On a film + conversation
“Angst had a huge ripple down effect… It has probably saved a couple of lives within our organization as it got people to reach out and start talking.”
On a workshop
“I left thinking differently about how we support young people. The Creative Coping Toolkit is practical, accessible, and designed to work across cultures and contexts.”
Bring the conversation to your room.
Keynotes, film + conversation, fireside conversations, panels and workshops.
Speaking inquiries