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  • Frontman of Something Corporate & Jack’s Mannequin; Singer-Songwriter Behind “Cecilia and the Satellite”
  • Leukemia Survivor & Founder of the Dear Jack Foundation
  • Acclaimed Musician, Storyteller, and Mental Health Advocate

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Andrew McMahon's story is a powerful blend of creativity, resilience, leadership, and mental health advocacy—delivered with the authenticity of someone who’s lived through extraordinary highs and lows. As a platinum-selling musician who survived cancer at 22, founded the Dear Jack Foundation, and rebuilt his career multiple times across different bands and eras of the music industry, McMahon offers a compelling perspective on reinvention, purpose-driven work, and navigating uncertainty.

His keynotes resonate with organizations because he speaks to universal challenges—staying innovative under pressure, maintaining well-being in high-performance environments, leading with vulnerability, and finding meaning in the face of adversity. Blending heartfelt storytelling with actionable takeaways, he leaves audiences inspired, grounded, and more equipped to navigate the unpredictable moments in their own professional and personal lives.

 

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Rave Reviews About Andrew McMahon
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Watching Andrew transfer his in-depth knowledge of the creative process and his multidisciplinary reinventions applied to new fields and industries has been nothing less than breathtaking. More companies than ever feel like they have to grow in order to be successful in the current era of rapid change. Andrew's speech is the key to unlocking the courage to proactively transform.

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"Andrew is one of the most inspiring guest speakers that has ever met with our team. He has lived an extraordinary life, which has provided him with unique insights about reinvention, fear, and change that are relatable, and thought-provoking. "

-Charlie Walker, President, C3 Presents

"Andrew's bravery to take on risk when others tread in place is an eye-opener. But his determination to dive into uncomfortable waters to grow as an artist has resonance for all. By sharing his truly inspirational story through his insights, motivations, and methods, he explains how anyone can figure their own path to do what they really want. No matter your line of work or stage of your career, this is an important reminder that we're on this planet for a very short time. He teaches us how to get our of our own way so we can appreciate the past, but more importantly, make the most of our future. It's a life-changing lesson, charmingly told. "

-Audrey Fix Schaefer, Head of Communications, I.M.P./9:30 Club
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Creativity Under Pressure: What Music Taught Me About Innovation and Reinvention

Singer, songwriter, and founder of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin ANDREW MCMAHON explores the parallels between songwriting and problem-solving, sharing practical strategies for staying inspired, navigating uncertainty, and using creativity as a path forward in challenging times. ...

Singer, songwriter, and founder of Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin ANDREW MCMAHON explores the parallels between songwriting and problem-solving, sharing practical strategies for staying inspired, navigating uncertainty, and using creativity as a path forward in challenging times.

Something Wild: Finding Creativity, Courage, and Purpose Through Life’s Hardest Moments

From rising to fame with Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin to surviving leukemia, ANDREW MCMAHON shares the pivotal moments that reshaped his understanding of creativity, resilience, and what truly matters. He delivers powerful talk on turning adversity into fuel for reinvention.  ...

From rising to fame with Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin to surviving leukemia, ANDREW MCMAHON shares the pivotal moments that reshaped his understanding of creativity, resilience, and what truly matters. He delivers powerful talk on turning adversity into fuel for reinvention. 

The Soundtrack of Resilience: Lessons in Leadership, Grit, and Healing

Blending music and narrative, ANDREW MCMAHON explores how to lead with authenticity, build resilience in the face of setbacks, and cultivate a mindset that supports long-term well-being—whether on stage, in the workplace, or in everyday life. ...

Blending music and narrative, ANDREW MCMAHON explores how to lead with authenticity, build resilience in the face of setbacks, and cultivate a mindset that supports long-term well-being—whether on stage, in the workplace, or in everyday life.

Life in Transit: Navigating Change with Purpose and Possibility

Singer, songwriter, and Something Corporate frontman ANDREW MCMAHON offers a reflective and uplifting message on embracing change—career shifts, personal upheaval, unexpected challenges—and building a life guided by values, curiosity, and courage.  ...

Singer, songwriter, and Something Corporate frontman ANDREW MCMAHON offers a reflective and uplifting message on embracing change—career shifts, personal upheaval, unexpected challenges—and building a life guided by values, curiosity, and courage. 

Hope, Healing, and the Power of Community

Drawing from his own cancer journey and founding of the Dear Jack Foundation, ANDREW MCMAHON highlights how communities—teams, families, organizations—can become lifelines, and how connection is a transformative force in healing and performance. ...

Drawing from his own cancer journey and founding of the Dear Jack Foundation, ANDREW MCMAHON highlights how communities—teams, families, organizations—can become lifelines, and how connection is a transformative force in healing and performance.

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Books by Andrew McMahon
Three Pianos: A Memoir

Three Pianos: A Memoir

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Press & Media
Exclusive Interview: Andrew McMahon Talks All Things Something Corporate Comeback And More! - The Honey Pop
As Jack’s Mannequin tour launches in L.A., Andrew McMahon sketches a musical future - LA Times
Andrew McMahon Announces Jack’s Mannequin 20th Anniversary Tour - Rolling Stone
Andrew McMahon Marks 20 Years of Jack’s Mannequin With Reunion Tour: 'It’s Like Stepping Into a Time Machine' - Mens Journal
Andrew McMahon Surprises Fans With Acoustic Reimagining of Jack’s Mannequin’s ‘Everything in Transit’ 20 Years Later - Parade
After 20 Years, Emo Giant Something Corporate Is Back With a New Song, Tour — and a Bold Plan to Beat Ticket Scalpers - Variety
Something Corporate Releases First Single in 20 Years with 'Death Grip', Dreams of Collab with Olivia Rodrigo (Exclusive) - People
Three In One: Andrew McMahon, Jack’s Mannequin & Something Corporate Perform Historic Red Rocks Show - Pollstar
Andrew McMahon Talks New Something Corporate Collaboration: ‘The Rising Tide Lifts All Boats’ (Exclusive) - PopCulture.com
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Biography

Over the last 25 years, Andrew McMahon has successfully experienced musical rebirth many times and has consistently arrived on the other side stronger than ever. A child prodigy who was born and raised on the East Coast before moving to Southern California as a teenager, McMahon began stunning classmates and teachers with his ability to connect through song at an early age.

By 1998, he co-founded the pop-punk outfit Something Corporate while in high school, serving as singer, pianist, and songwriter, and leading the band to major chart success in the early 2000s with Leaving Through the Window and North. Soon after, McMahon resurfaced in 2005 with the deeply personal solo project Jack’s Mannequin, releasing three acclaimed studio albums, including the Gold-certified Everything In Transit and the two subsequent Billboard Top 10 albums The Glass Passenger and People and Things.

In 2014, McMahon released his debut album under his own name and new moniker, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, featuring the breakout top 5 Alternative radio single “Cecilia and the Satellite.” He followed with the hook-packed Wilderness albums like Zombies on Broadway, which featured another top 5 single “Fire Escape," Upside Down Flowers, and Tilt At The Wind No More.

Across his three projects, McMahon has sold nearly 2.5 million albums, surpassed 1.3 billion streams, has performed at major festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits, and toured alongside the likes of Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Gavin DeGraw, Dashboard Confessional, and even his idol, Billy Joel. McMahon has also received an Emmy nomination for his work on the NBC show “Smash” and launched his own curated cruise experience, Andrew McMahon’s Holiday From Real. In July 2025, he brought all three of his acts together at Red Rocks Amphitheatre making history with his sold-out Three Pianos show, where he became the first artist to perform as opening act, direct support, and headliner at the iconic venue all in one special career-spanning night.

But behind this story of constant evolution lies a deeply personal journey. McMahon’s path was shaped by his very public battle with leukemia at the age of 22. Those challenges not only influenced his songwriting but also inspired the founding of the Dear Jack Foundation in 2006, a nonprofit that supports adolescents and young adults facing cancer. His survival and continued creativity are also chronicled in the documentary “Dear Jack” and his searingly honest 2021 memoir Three Pianos, which blends personal storytelling with original music scored by McMahon himself.

Through it all, McMahon has found solace and hope in the things that matter most: his family and the one instrument he’s always turned to, his piano. He has built a career on resilience, reinvention, and the healing power of music, creating a body of work that continues to inspire others as much as it has sustained him.

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