At 43, Mike Brown—an accomplished federal agent, husband, and father—was diagnosed with ALS. But instead of retreating, he stepped forward. Faced with a terminal diagnosis, Mike made a conscious choice: to live more, not less. In the time since, he has become a force of purpose, reminding the world that clarity often comes not in comfort, but in crisis. Through honesty, grit, and grace, Mike is teaching others not just how to survive—but how to truly live.Featuring: Mike BrownInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: Simon OsterholdProduced by: AwareNow MediaIn Partnership with: Change For Balance

From Sesame Street to the streets of advocacy, Emily Ladau has been using her voice to shift perspectives and spark change since the age of ten. Born with Larsen syndrome and never one to shy away from the spotlight, she’s shown the world that disability is not a deficit—it’s a story worth telling in full color and full volume. Whether through her editorial leadership, her bestselling book Demystifying Disability, or simply through conversations that crack open compassion, Emily leads with heart, humor, and honesty. In this conversation, we talk Big Bird, big myths, and even bigger truths—one question at a time.Featuring: Emily LadauInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: Alon PeretzProduced by: AwareNow MediaIn Partnership with: Change For Balance

Living with MS means carrying a weight most people can’t see—and finding the strength to move forward anyway. For Adam Powell, that strength isn’t just in surviving; it’s in creating a life that speaks louder than the diagnosis. As someone who shares this journey, I sat down with Adam for an honest conversation about what it means to live fully when every day brings new challenges. Together, we talk about adversity, advocacy, and the choice to stand tall when it would be easier to fall. As my sister says, “I’m not dying with MS. I’m living with it.” And Adam is living proof of what that can look like.

Featuring: Adam Powell

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Music by: Nobou

Produced by: AwareNow Media

When it comes to living with Type 1 diabetes, Laura Pavlakovich knows the weight it carries—not just physically, but emotionally. A Southern California native diagnosed as a child, Laura spent years hiding her devices, her diagnosis, and parts of herself just to feel “normal.” But in the face of isolation, she created connection. As the founder of You're Just My Type, Laura is redefining what support looks like—leading with honesty, empathy, and a whole lot of heart.

Featuring: Laura Pavlakovich

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Music by: Letra

Produced by: AwareNow Media

Best known for his role as Officer Victor Tan on CBS’s S.W.A.T., David Lim is no stranger to action and intensity. But behind the scenes, a deeply personal journey began when a home burglary left him and his wife, Marketa, without the sentimental pieces that once told their story. Instead of replacing what was lost, they chose to create something new—launching a handcrafted jewelry line, Maya David, born of grief, love, and a desire to make beauty out of pain.Featuring: David LimInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: Jupiter SandsProduced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Awakening Edition' of AwareNow Magazine (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Written & Narrated by: Sonja Montiel

Music by: DaniHaDani

Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Awakening Edition' of AwareNow Magazine (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.awarenowmagazine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠).

Written & Narrated by: Paul Rogers

Music by: EVOE

Produced by: AwareNow Media

Born with Holt-Oram Syndrome, Lindsey Mazza learned early on that the world wasn’t designed with her in mind—but that never stopped her from shaping her own path. From fighting for accommodations in school to building a successful multi-city law firm, she turned obstacles into opportunities, proving that resilience is more than just survival—it’s a strategy for change. Now, as a lawyer, leadership wellness expert, and disability advocate, Lindsey is on a mission to redefine inclusion, ensuring that future generations don’t just overcome barriers, but never have to face them in the first place.

Featuring: Lindsey Mazza

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Music by: Tamir D Klein

Produced by: AwareNow Media

For Carol Hunley, MS is more than a diagnosis—it’s a call to action. Living with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, she has turned her own challenges into fuel for advocacy, serving as Chair of the Carolinas chapter of the National MS Society. With relentless determination and a heart for the MS community, Carol is working to ensure that those living with MS don’t just survive, but thrive, while pushing for a future free from the disease.

Featuring: Carol Hunley

Interviewed by: Allié McGuire

Music by: Borrtex

Produced by: AwareNow Media

Thang Dao is a choreographer whose work is more than movement—it is memory in motion, a bridge between past and present, tradition and innovation. Through his artistry, he not only preserves Vietnamese dance and the expressions of ethnic minorities but also redefines them, ensuring their stories continue to breathe and evolve. In this conversation, Thang shares the weight of history, the fluidity of identity, and the profound role dance plays in shaping both personal and collective narratives.Featuring: Thang DaoInterviewed by: Allié McGuireMusic by: Jupiter SandsProduced by: AwareNow Media