Welcome to Episode 10 of Courage Speaks. Our host Sam Sherman engages in a conversation with Mayor Hillary Schieve of Reno, Nevada, who has been spearheading her community since 2014. A Woman of the Year named by USA Today, Mayor Schieve shares her personal journey with mental health and her thriving vision for improved mental wellness in her community. Through her vivid anecdotes, Mayor Schieve talks about overcoming barriers to mental health care, navigating through a pandemic, and launching creative initiatives such as providing talk space memberships for her community. Her dedication to establishing 24-7 mental health urgent care centers and promoting a community-centric approach to mental wellness is truly inspiring. This episode shares an intriguing narrative of personal strength, resilience, vulnerability, and commitment. Join us as we uncover Mayor Hillary Schieve's audacious efforts to transform mental health care, one community at a time. Despite mental health being a critical subject globally, the conversation around it is often hushed. Hence, Courage Speaks conducts a deep dive into the challenges enveloping mental health. We also introduce the United States Conference of Mayors, an alliance where mayors enlighten each other about their communities’ distinct difficulties and best practices. The goal is to improve community living, irrespective of political affiliations.