About Luke
Luke's Bio
Luke Mickelson is the founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the largest bed-building charity in the world, with a mission built on a simple but powerful truth: child bedlessness may not be a real word, but it’s a real problem.
In 2012, Luke built a bunk bed in his garage for a local family in need. What happened next changed everything. That single act of service sparked a movement—one that has since grown into a nationwide and international network of volunteers who have delivered hundreds of thousands of beds to children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor.
Luke’s work has been recognized nationally, including being named a CNN Hero, and featured on Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, the Today Show, and Mike Rowe’s Returning the Favor. But for Luke, the true reward isn’t recognition—it’s the impact created when ordinary people choose to act.
Today, Luke brings that same message to stages across the country. His keynote, Making Passion Purpose, challenges audiences to recognize the “tiny moments” in their own lives—the small opportunities to serve, lead, and make a difference. Because those moments, when acted upon, don’t just change someone else’s world… they can change your own.
In addition to his work with SHP, Luke speaks and teaches on the realities of the founder’s journey, including the challenges of identity, growth, and letting go. His insights on Founder’s Syndrome and leadership evolution help leaders move from building something meaningful… to building something that lasts.
Luke is a husband, father, founder, and storyteller who believes that the most powerful movements don’t start with big plans—they start with one simple decision to act.
Founder of the Founder's Syndrome Survival Course
After going through it personally, Luke Mickelson created Founder’s Syndrome Survival (FSS) to help founders who feel the tension between what they built and what their organization is becoming. FSS provides the awareness and tools needed to move from holding on… to leading forward.
The Tiny Moments Tour
The Tiny Moments Tour is a powerful, interactive experience designed to help students and young adults recognize the small opportunities in their lives that can lead to purpose. Through storytelling, reflection, and a simple roadmap, Luke Mickelson shows how one moment of action can spark passion—and ultimately change lives.