I truly enjoyed talking with the fabulous Sophia May, number 1 billboard artist, mental health nurse, entrepreneur and mother. Sophia is a passionate advocate for mental health and has dedicated herself to finding innovative ways to support people's mental health and well-being.
In this episode, we delve into Sophia's unique perspective on well-being and the existing gap for many people when it comes to their ability accessing mental health services. We explore her motivations and the journey that led her to become a co-creator of the Mendable app, a platform specifically designed to address the mental health needs of all people.
Through our conversation, we uncover the valuable insights Sophia has gained as a mental health nurse and her experiences working with individuals struggling with mental health issues. We discuss the significance of creating a safe and inclusive space for people to seek support and how the Mendable app aims to provide that much needed space.
Join us as we delve into the remarkable work of Sophia May and the team behind https://www.mendable.app/. Discover how this innovative platform is transforming the way we approach mental health and how Sophia's advocacy efforts are making a tangible difference.
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of mental health advocacy, the challenges faced by men in accessing support, and the inspiring journey of Sophia May as a mental health nurse and co-creator of the Mendable app.
BIO
SOPHIA MAY, a beautiful, singer/songwriter, who with UK producer Bellatrax hit the #1 spot in the US Billboard Hot Dance Airplay Chart for three weeks in a row with “I CAN’T HELP MYSELF” (Nervous Records) and was voted #2 Dance Airplay Song of 2008 in Billboard. It was #1 on Hot 96 Charts in the U.S. SOPHIA started her professional career at 16 and opened for some of the UK’s best such as Bristol based group Offside (Warner), Colourstone, and Kosheen. Spring 2009, her second single “ANOTHER DAY” (Nervous Records) reached the top five on Billboard and was on all radio playlists around the country and stayed on the Charts for 17 weeks and was voted the #20 Best Dance Airplay Song of the Decade in Billboard Magazine for 2009. SOPHIA has appeared at various Clubs in the United States and UK.
She has done shows along side Lady GaGa, Michelle Williams and Cindy Lauper. Most recently she performed supported Nelly, Game, and Jeramih in the U.K. SOPHIA is in great demand as a singer, songwriter and has been asked to collaborate on numerous projects with many young producers and artists. Including writing and recording with the legendary Gloria Gaynor (“I Will Survive”), and writing for 50 Cents Label.
Her talent, passion and creative energy continually finds her working on new joints with some of the most popular producers around. When not performing or writing music, SOPHIA, spends her time being a mom to her young, working with youth at risk, and loves playing sports in her hometown of Bristol, England.
Throughout Sophia’s career and when planning for the future, her biggest inspiration has been herdaughter. She is always keen to be involved in projects working in mental health, disability and young people…. oh and a piece of information you don’t know… she’s a qualified mental health nurse! Sophia is currently working with an incredible team behind the scenes to advocate for mental health. They are working to find innovative ways to support people’s well-being. Sophia is a mental health nurse and she has a particularly keen interest in men’s well-being. Her viewpoint is that there is a gap where men are not assessing services as much as women, and to help our men will ultimately support our women. You can find out more at www.mendable.app
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/mendable.app/
https://www.instagram.com/sophiamaymusic
https://www.youtube.com/@SophiaMayMusic
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