New York City is preparing for a transformational moment as international motivational speaker, bestselling author, and global trauma advocate Rahul K. Maharaj, known worldwide as MrTraumaTalks, brings his 12th Mental Health Conference to the legendary Palladium Times Square on June 11 from one in the afternoon to seven in the evening. What began as a small gathering of two hundred people has now grown into a twelve hundred seat Broadway stage production, with tickets selling fast on Ticketmaster and limited VIP meet and greet passes available. This is not just another event. This is a movement. This is a homecoming. This is resilience live on a Broadway stage.
For Rah, this conference is not a brand or a trend. It is his life. He remembers being fourteen years old, standing in the darkest moment of his childhood, attempting to take his own life. He remembers the abuse, the trauma, the silence, and the fear that shaped him long before he ever found his voice. He remembers believing he had no way out. Just days ago, his mother reminded him of something he had pushed deep inside himself. Suicide and domestic violence are not only widespread in Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. They are a global pandemic that remains unrecognized, unaddressed, and heavily stigmatized, just like mental health itself. These are not distant issues. They are wounds carried by entire communities. They are stories that look like his. This is why Rah speaks so fiercely about suicide awareness. This is why he tells audiences around the world that listening plays an important part in suicide awareness. This is why he stands on stages today and says, “What is meant for you shall never pass you by, and what passes you by was not meant for you.” This is why he reminds people, “There once was a man who had the blues because he had no shoes, and down the street he met a man who had no feet.”
For the past seven years and eight months, Rah has been advocating for mental health across borders, cultures, and continents. He began by addressing the pain within his own Caribbean community, his Trinidadian and Guyanese brothers and sisters, and that journey led him to become a recognized international motivational speaker, a number one bestselling international author, and a voice for those who feel unseen. His books, including Mellie and the Pandemic and Untold Stories Hidden Truths, have touched readers worldwide. Two more books, Believe: My Spiritual Journey and Jerry the Doctor, are completed and waiting for the right moment to be released. As Rah always says, the right moment is the moment God chooses.
Rah sings before every speech. He sings when he is invited to speak. He sings when he is invited to perform. His voice is part of his healing and part of the healing he gives to others. It is the bridge between his pain and his purpose. This year’s conference is anchored by a lineup of global leaders, Grammy winners, royals, diplomats, mental health experts, and transformational storytellers, each one bringing their own truth to the stage.
His Excellency Anthony Carmona, the fifth President of Trinidad and Tobago, will deliver the VIP keynote address. When Rah received the President’s endorsement, chills ran down his spine. His own people had never supported him, never taken the time to understand the depth of his work, yet a President, a man of his own homeland, recognized his mission. It was a moment of validation, heartbreak, and triumph all at once.
Ambassador Dr. Monica Sanchez is not just a speaker at this conference. She is family. From the very first moment she met Rah and his partner Freddy at a peace award ceremony, she opened her heart to them without hesitation. She invited them into rooms they never imagined entering, including United Nations meetings, global peace events, and high level gatherings where she insisted Rah’s voice needed to be heard. She has asked Rah to speak at her events many times, and most recently she honored Freddy with the Danny Glover Power Dream Award and the UN Platinum Who’s Who Award, recognitions that every speaker will receive during the VIP Red Carpet Gala on June 12th. Dr. Monica, Rah, and Freddy have become close friends who reside in each other’s hearts, bound by purpose, compassion, and a shared belief in humanity.
Jerry Wonda, the Grammy winning producer behind some of the most iconic music of our time, joins the stage with a story of global impact, cultural influence, and humanitarian leadership. Paul Anthony, Grammy Award winner, actor, and cancer champion, brings a message of survival and transformation. Rah and Paul shared a deeply personal conversation about cancer, celebrity life, and the spiritual journey of healing, a moment Rah says he will never forget.
Rob Schwartz, Governor of the Recording Academy’s Philadelphia Chapter, became an unexpected friend after Rah and Freddy were caught in a scam setup at ACX1 Studios. Instead of walking away, Rob opened doors. He brought Rah and Freddy to the Grammys. He introduced them to industry giants. He saw their hearts before he saw their titles.
SueZee was introduced to Rah years ago and attended his very first mental health conference on Broadway. She brings healing through sound, shaped by her own journey with lupus, and her connection with Rah deepened when she performed a healing session for him in the middle of Times Square. Their bond is not about being on a stage together. It is about supporting a friend, a partner, and a mission that aligns with her own spirit. Her presence at this conference is a testament to loyalty, healing, and the power of shared purpose.
Prince Mario Max Schaumburg Lippe first met Rah at a United Nations peace event, and from that moment a connection was formed. Rah invited him to speak at the seventh mental health conference, where the Prince delivered a message so powerful that the entire audience was left in awe. This year he returns to the Broadway stage, bringing his story, his purpose, and his royal presence to an audience eager to hear him in person. His voice adds depth, dignity, and global resonance to the Resilience experience.
Jasmen Mickey, whom Rah met last October in Atlanta, turned a three minute interview into a friendship, a podcast appearance, and now a journey to New York City to stand on this grand stage. She believes in Rah’s mission because it aligns with her own. Sharyn Nichols, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience, brings a holistic approach to healing that blends yogic traditions, Human Design, and evidence based therapy. Lovari, Billboard charting artist and longtime host of Rah’s conferences, returns for his fourth year, bringing his voice, his humor, and his heart to the Broadway stage.
This year, NAMI NYC, one of the most respected mental health organizations in the nation, has officially confirmed their presence at the conference. Their involvement is a powerful affirmation of the work Rah has been doing for years. Their support brings credibility, resources, and a deeper level of community engagement to an already monumental event. For Rah, having NAMI NYC stand beside him is not just an honor. It is a reminder that his mission is seen, valued, and supported by leaders in the mental health field.
And then there is Freddy Flores, the Vice President of Your Trauma Talks. Freddy oversees every invitation, every studio session, every interview preparation. As a Latino man who understands what it feels like to be alone, he stands beside Rah not just as a colleague, but as a partner. He believes in Rah’s mission because he has lived the pain that mission seeks to heal. Their partnership is the backbone of this conference and the heartbeat of this movement.
The conference will also feature two grand fashion shows by celebrity designer Prashant Goyal, bringing the elegance of Heritage India Fashions to the Broadway stage. Vendors from across the region will be present, offering resources, services, and support for mental health, wellness, culture, and community.
This is more than a conference. This is a Broadway production of healing. This is resilience in motion. This is MrTraumaTalks at one of his highest calling.
Tickets are limited. Seats are filling fast. VIP meet and greet passes are extremely limited.
Get your tickets now on Ticketmaster. June 11th. Palladium Times Square. 1pm in the afternoon to 7pm in the evening. “Resilience” is not just a word. It is a stage. And Rah “MrTraumaTalks” is ready.
Are you ready?
