Luke Mickelson is the founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, one of the largest volunteer-driven nonprofits in North America, with a simple mission: no kid sleeps on the floor in our town. What began with one bunk bed in his garage in 2012 has grown into more than 400 chapters across the United States and Canada.
Luke Mickelson is a keynote speaker who turns real-life impact into unforgettable experiences for audiences. As the founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Luke shares how one simple act of service sparked a nationwide movement—challenging others to find their passion, live with purpose, and take action in their own lives.
Luke Mickelson is a leadership coach who helps founders and leaders navigate growth, identity, and the challenges of building something that lasts. Drawing from his experience scaling a 400-chapter nonprofit, Luke equips leaders to move from control to clarity, and from relevance to legacy.
"Every time Luke tells his story, (which he does really well,) two things happen. First, people leap to their feet and clap for long periods of time. And second, more kids who have spent their whole lives sleeping on the floor wind up in a bed. In a world of pretenders and professional motivators, Luke is the real deal, with a story that's uniquely his. Book him now, while he still has time to talk."
— Mike Rowe
"I connected with Luke on LinkedIn while launching Smile Spaces and am so glad I did. His guidance helped me strengthen our nonprofit's foundation, improve board delegation, focus on strategic planning, and build scalable systems. His experience, insight, and genuine desire to help made a tremendous impact. I highly recommend Luke to any nonprofit leader."
— Anonymous
"Luke has a unique ability to inspire people to look beyond themselves, embrace the opportunity to serve, and recognize that even small acts of kindness can have a life-changing impact. We are grateful for his time, his message, and the inspiration he brought to our event."
— Brooke Infusino, Director of Talent Development, KABA
Luke Mickelson’s story inspires business leaders to think bigger about what their organizations can accomplish in the realm of community service. As the founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, he transformed a simple idea in his garage into one of the largest volunteer-driven nonprofits in North America, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of volunteers across more than 400 communities in the United States and Canada.
Through powerful stories of leadership, growth, and purpose, Luke challenges leaders to reach farther with their vision and build cultures where employees feel connected to meaningful work. When people believe in what they do, productivity increases, morale improves, and teams become more engaged.
His message helps organizations inspire their employees, strengthen leadership, and unlock the full potential within their business and their people.
If you’re interested in having me speak at your event, feel free to reach out and share the details. I’d love to discuss how purpose-driven leadership can energize teams, strengthen culture, and inspire individuals to contribute their very best to your organization, especially through initiatives like community service and projects such as Sleep in Heavenly Peace.
