Mike Mandardt

May 14, 2026

Mike Manhardt is a mission-driven entrepreneur, producer, and author dedicated to inspiring selfless love through media, technology, and sports. He is the founder of One Strong Family, the movement behind the trademarked message F.A.M.I.L.Y.® — Forget About Me I Love You®, which continues to transform families, schools, teams, and communities nationwide.

He is the author of F.A.M.I.L.Y. — The Ultimate Playbook for Coaches & Captains, a 12-chapter manifesto equipping student-athletes and mentors with the mindset and tools to lead with love and sacrifice.

Mike is a 1991 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. He served as a full-time Catholic youth minister for more than 12 years in the Archdiocese of Denver and the Diocese of Hamilton, Bermuda. He is currently the Director of Teen Confirmation at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, where he has served in that position for the past 10 years.

In the world of media, Mike is a founding member of FiveHive Studios, which leverages AI technology to make filmmaking faster, more affordable, and creatively groundbreaking. He is also the founding member of Anaheim Studios, where since 2012 he has produced content for corporations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations, including documentaries and music videos. Mike entered film in 2018, focusing on finance and marketing, with producer credits that include UNPLANNED and the 2023 blockbuster Sound of Freedom.

Beyond media, Mike founded Cart Agent, LLC, a tech company that helps brands dominate Amazon through data-driven advertising and real-time market intelligence. In 2024, he joined the Board of Directors of The Liquid Sports Company to support innovation in high school athletics.

Since 2015, Mike has served the homeless in Los Angeles, providing over a million meals. During the pandemic, he co-founded FEED MY POOR, a nonprofit delivering 1,000 meals daily through The Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills.