LEADING US TO VICTORY
The Mental Shift is a Muay Thai-based mental health company that is dedicated to helping young men overcome their mental health challenges. Our team consists of individuals with lived experience, expertise, and a tremendous drive to empower and inspire those they serve. With their passion and innovative thinking, they are dedicated to supporting The Mental Shift in development and daily operation, creating new ideas and innovations.
KAI LEIGHTON
Founding Director & CEO
Following a suicide attempt in 2020, Kai set out to make a change amongst young people in the North East. How? By providing support and education in schools and gyms. Following the mental shift he experienced in the buildup to his amateur K1 fight, Kai set out to create The Mental Shift. Smart, right?
MICHAEL GILROY
Director & Productions Manager
Following a tough few years, battling mental health, Michael found the sport of Muay Thai and soon after begun his journey of self improvement. This led to the incorporation of EVOL Promotions, a new fight promotion company which also creates quality clothing - now, Michael also joins TMS as one of our valued directors.
DAVID WINTER
Videographer/Editor
“Winter Media is a freelance venture by David Winter, helping people share their stories through video and social media content. Starting in 2018, David has worked with over 100 businesses, sole-traders and charities across the UK to help share their message, achieving a collective 8million online views and over £200,000 raised in funding, donations or purchases.”
