3rd Annual Mental Health Symposium Recap

Held February 27, 2026 in Lakeway, Texas, Stephanie Threinen, founder of Cool, Comms, Collected was invited as an attendee and presenter of “Active Listening is a Superpower” at the third annual Mental Health Symposium hosted by the Engage and Heal Foundation, a local mental health advocacy non-profit. Both energizing and deeply meaningful from the moment participants arrived for a light breakfast and conversation, there was … Continue reading 3rd Annual Mental Health Symposium Recap

The Power of Presence: How Mindfulness Elevates Communication and Connection

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.– Thich Nhat Hanh (monk and peace activist) The greatest gift we can give is that of our full attention in an attempt to make a connection. In a world filled with distractions, where multitasking is the norm and attention is divided among notifications, deadlines, and to-do lists, mindfulness offers a much-needed pause. At its … Continue reading The Power of Presence: How Mindfulness Elevates Communication and Connection