All Things Good

Alison is an American mountain climber, sportswoman, explorer, and leadership consultant. She has ascended the highest peaks on every continent and also skied to both the North and South Poles. In 2010, she completed the Adventure Grand Slam by reaching the summit of Mount Everest. She is the author of On the Edge and the executive producer of a documentary, The Glass Ceiling. She serves as an adjunct instructor at the U.S. Military Academy. 

You can learn more about Alison at https://alisonlevine.com

Doug is the writer and director for the Oscar-nominated short film, Feeling Through, a coming of age film about the unlikely connection between a teen in need and a DeafBlind man. It is the first film ever to feature a DeafBlind actor in a lead role. Doug worked alongside members of Helen Keller Services in order to make this film come to fruition. 

You can view the film at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1CqzntEZZ8

To learn more about the film and cast, visit https://www.feelingthrough.com/

Jimmy was convicted in 1991-92 for robbing and murdering a 17-year-old girl at a bus stop in North Philadelphia the previous year. He was sentenced to death at 21. In 2013 a federal judge overturned Dennis' conviction, calling it a "grave miscarriage of justice," and that he was "wrongly convicted for a murder and sentenced to die for a crime in all probability he did not commit."

Prior to his initial conviction, Jimmy was a striving R&B musician. His love of music was one of his motivations to stay strong during his wrongly convicted time in prison. Fortunately for Jimmy, justice was served and he has another chance to work towards the career in music he's always desired. You can find Jimmy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jimmydennismusic/?hl=en and check out his music at https://song.link/i/1540738601

Yuri is the founder of the non-profit organization, A Future Superhero And Friends. One of the main things Yuri does with the organization is dress up as a well known superhero and visit children in the hospital. Yuri and the organization also contribute towards providing blood drives, toy drives, movie nights, and feeding the homeless in many different parts of the country. 

You can learn more about the organization at: https://www.afuturesuperhero.com/about_us

You can follow Yuri at: https://www.instagram.com/afuturesuperhero/?hl=en

Hunter is a re-covering drug addict who is using his new outlook on life to help other addicts find the help they need. After some turbulent times through his teens and twenties, now sober, he is living his best life as a father and soon-to-be husband. Hunter is looking to help find treatment for any current addicts who need it. 

If you or someone you know is looking for addiction treatment, or is just interested in following the continued success of Hunter's journey, you can find Hunter at https://www.facebook.com/people/Hunter-Michael-Shepard/100011979363887 or https://www.instagram.com/hunter.michael.shepard/

Natalya is a licensed general contractor and the owner of Curato Design/Build, a California construction company specializing in both commercial and residential projects. Natalya is also another co-host of Startup to Storefront,  the podcast touched on in our previous episode which focuses on the untold challenges of launching a business. 

You can follow Natalya's ventures at https://www.instagram.com/natalya_curato/?hl=en and check out the Startup to Storefront podcast at https://www.startuptostorefront.com/

After several years in the tech industry, Diego shifted his focus to real estate development, and is redefining what it means to be a developer in today's market. His main focus is on community enrichment and inclusion as opposed to cultural disruption and displacement. Diego is also the co-host of the successful podcast Startup to Storefront, which is centered around the success stories of business founders, while focusing on the often untold challenges of launching a business.

You can learn more about Diego's business ventures at http://diegotorres-palma.com/ and listen to his podcast at https://www.startuptostorefront.com/

Travis is a retired United States Army Staff Sergeant of the 82nd Airborne, a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. He was critically injured by an explosive device on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan, causing him to lose portions of both his legs and arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.

Travis and his wife Kelsey founded the Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit organization, formed to benefit and assist post 9/11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation. He is also a successful business owner and speaks nationwide about overcoming adversity. 

You can learn more about Travis at https://www.travismills.org/ and more about the Travis Mills Foundation at https://travismillsfoundation.org/

You can follow the foundation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/travismillsfoundation

Jehlad is a member of the Voices of our City community choir that recently made waves on America's Got Talent. The 200+ member choir focuses on giving back to the community and changing the perception of homelessness. Jehlad also creates music on his own and is excited to resume performing live shows again once the pandemic has lifted. 

You can check out Jehlad's music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SABrha0Gs1eqY6CgVDX24?si=b_20F-gGQZi32hLXTQZ8mQ

Jehlad's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jehladakin/?hl=en

Drake is a country music singer and songwriter from Alabama. His songs, "Making Me Look Good Again", "Livin' The Dream", and "It Feels Good" have all been chart-topping hits. In August of 2019, Drake collapsed on stage during a show and was later diagnosed with the brain condition, arteriovenous malformation (AVM). He has since been working through rehabilitation for his condition while expressing the healing properties that music and positivity have had on his health. 

You can learn more about Drake and find his music at https://www.drakewhite.com/