The MTM Team
Our Vision
Men Talking Mindfulness is dedicated to empowering men to embrace their true selves with bravery and authenticity. Our mission is to guide them on a journey of continual learning, developing self-love, and meaningful living. We work to inspire men to lead lives that they can look back on with pride and to create legacies that align with their deepest values. We are committed to cultivating a space where vulnerability is strength, being yourself is the norm, and where every man can unleash their potential to live a life of exceptional impact and fulfillment.
Our Mission
Men Talking Mindfulness aims to empower men's personal and emotional growth through mindfulness. We offer engaging content and practical tools in a supportive community, guiding men toward a balanced, mindful, and fulfilling life.
Jon Macaskill
CoHost & coProducer
Jon is a Navy SEAL Commander turned mindfulness and meditation teacher. He’s a Naval Academy graduate and has his masters in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School. Jon has served in Iraq, Afghanistan, off the coast of Somalia, and in Panama.
Jon brings mindfulness and meditation to high-performing teams to aid in dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression all while increasing focus, creativity, and productivity.
Since ending his 24-year military career in June 2020, Jon is now dedicated to spreading the practices of meditation and mindfulness to help others live happier and more fulfilling lives.
Connect with Jon on his LinkedIn
Email: jon@mentalkingmindfulness.com
Website: Frogman Mindfulness
Will Schneider
CoHost & coProducer
I am excited to teach you how to develop self-mastery. From teaching and practicing for the last 19 years, It’s a joy to work with long-time practitioners and students that have never tried these practices before or have only dabbled.
Stripping away all the fancy words and esoteric language has helped all my students embody these practices in a meaningful and sustainable way. This unique approach has placed me as one of the most sought-after teachers in all of New York City (ClassPass 2017) and beyond.
Let’s find out what you can become by working with these life-changing practices.
Connect with Will on his LinkedIn or Instagram
or Email: will@mentalkingmindfulness.com
Website: willnotfear.com
David Valadez
MTM Production Manager
& Booking Agent
David is an investor, partner, and advisor in multiple business ventures and startups. He spent 25 years in the systems integration, life safety, and security industry; holding General, Operations, and Regional Management positions.
In February 2018, David decided to walk away from corporate America and focus his time investing in, advising, and helping new startup companies achieve growth. His extensive customer service and operations experience, combined with a passion for coaching and mentoring, brings a unique skill set to Men Talking Mindfulness.
“Men Talking Mindfulness has affected change in my life, and I believe it can do the same for yours.”
Connect with David on his LinkedIn
Email: david@mentalkingmindfulness.com