Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)

Coming to Canada and the winter after growing up on a Pacific Island was quite the shock.

But Adi faced this with an indomitable spirit, and she's now a thriving healthcare professional, passionate about changing the lives of Pacific Islanders!

This is Adi's Story.

Victoria is a true survivor and mother of a special need's miracle child.

After becoming a mother to a miraculous little girl, Victoria's life took a terrifying turn. Victoria and her daughter would fight the battle of their lives at the hand of an alcoholic psychopath who took both her and her unborn daughter to death’s door on more than one occasion.

Everything she was would be stolen from her, her self-esteem, her pride, her body and very nearly her ability to even live and breathe. Through more than 16 years of healing including more than 100 surgeries, Victoria has rebuilt her life and now become a powerful ally and advocate for those who don't have a voice.

This is Victoria's story.

Isabel is Functional/Integrative Medical Doctor from USA, now living in New Zealand. As a Medical Doctor who suffered from Depression for 20 years, Isabel is now "Alive and Inspired" about life. She has learned through her own difficult times how to overcome this mental health issue. She tried to take her life 2 times in 3 days about 7 years ago, and is now coaching on how to overcome and understand Brain/Mental health issues. This is Isabel's story!

In September of 2021, Inez self-published her memoir Life After Windows, a book she wrote chronicling her journey from North Carolina to Manhattan where she ended up finding her dream job as Beverage Director at Windows on the World in 1 WTC.

Brian Sachetta is the author and owner of "Get Out of Your Head," a brand and book series that seeks to help folks overcome anxiety and depression.

To say Sheena is a remarkable woman feels like an understatement! After a tragic loss as a teenager and 10 years of struggling through depression and anxiety, she and her sister took a leap of faith and started their business with very few resources. As they now celebrate 15 years in business, she's here to share what went into the start of the business, how they grew it through starting their own families, and what the outlook for them looks like today.

Steph O'Leary's world was rocked when she first got her diagnosis.And, feelings of "Why me?", "Why Now?" crept in. Sadness. Helplessness. Fear. Anger. But, rather than let those emotions break her, she let them fuel her. And so she continues to fight, and refuses to give up or give in. This is Steph's story.

To meet Laurie-Ann Sheldrick is to meet someone who is, in her words "contagiously positive". You might think it's natural for her, or that she was born this way. Not so. She hit rock bottom in her 20's and it took over 10 years to dig herself out. This is Laurie-Ann's story.

Tim Branyan is NOT your typical military veteran. He was making bad choices until he decided to turn things around and joined the military.

James Heppner nearly gave up. He nearly lost his marriage, his family, his career and everything he had worked for.He tried to sleep the days away hoping it would get better. Until he realized it had to come from him. This is James' story