Beyond the Bars

You made it! So here's a little about me, Kelsey Witherow -- the proud founder of Doughp...

From the words of Kelsey herself.....

First off - I've got an insatiable sweet tooth, a passion for making people happy, and a love of creating wild confections! I was raised by a big family in Sacramento, California who can all agree on one thing – food. is. awesome.

While I spent (and enjoyed!) a decade in high-tech product marketing before starting Doughp, my one true love is dessert. It's a toss-up if I like baking more or watching other people enjoy what I make! To put your heart into something, truly enjoy doing it, and see others light up with their first bite – there's nothing more rewarding than that.

Unfortunately, I'd lost my love of baking for a number of years. I was sort of coasting through life; killing it at school and with my corporate job - but in my personal life I was struggling with addiction. My issues with alcohol started in high school and ballooned during my years in college. I passed it off, as many do, to just crazy college times and that I'd get the hang of it as I got older. But I never did. My relationship with alcohol was unhealthy and to still have so many nights into my mid-twenties where I'd wake up terribly embarrassed, confused, and with just partial memories from the night before - I knew it was time to call it quits. I wanted to be the best version of myself, all the time.

After getting sober in 2015, I rediscovered that love of baking. Cookies to be precise...and occasionally not always baking that dough. Cookies are the ultimate go-to. Without fail, any time I made cookies, I'd always save some of the cookie dough for snacking on. Cookies are a total 2-for-1; melt-in-your mouth dough before you bake it, and warm chewy cookies after baking! I felt like a bit of an unnecessary rebel though, as consuming raw eggs in the dough was definitely not chill. As I turned to a healthier lifestyle and became what I call a 'part-time vegan" over the last few years, I'd swapped the recipe's eggs for a vegan substitute. I was a pretty awful vegan TBH, so I was leaving those eggs out but including butter (PSA: Butter is incredible.) And BOOM - I realized I'd made an indulgent and slightly more "guilt-free" way to dig in without risking getting sick!

Once I had this delicious dessert, it was time to figure out how to get it out to the masses! Building Doughp was a way to bring this widely-loved sweet out of your kitchen and into the public where you can enjoy it with friends, family or out on a date. I wanted to build a dessert shop that had those Bay Area vibes and was full of pop culture references and ridiculous sayings my friends & I use. Raised in Northern California, I crafted this brand for my fellow millennials; building off the different cultures/experiences I grew up with. I'm bringing out a treat that can bring back childhood memories - with a brand that is anything but childish. Doughp is a little edgy, slightly sarcastic, and delicious AF.

I can most certainly say Doughp wouldn't exist if I hadn't made the decision to stop drinking and I hope my journey can inspire others struggling with their own addictions. Really dope stuff can happen in sobriety, I promise... :)

So here I am! Doughp is ready to rock your world and make this world a little sweeter.

Stay chill,
​Kels
www.eatdoughp.com


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In Search of Shalom - The Success Every Man Desires : Roy Hanschke

More about Roy Hanschke
Roy has 30-plus years experience in Denver Christian radio, now on the KPOF Denver morning show where he shares a daily devotional and prayer time and conducts a variety of interviews along with a team.

Roy has pastoral experience, conducts speaker's clinics at the Colorado Christian Writer’s Conference and speaks often to men’s groups. Roy holds earned degrees in Biblical studies and Christian Education. He's a husband, father and grandfather of a whole bunch of kids.

About Roy's BOOK
"In Search of Shalom - The Success Every Man Desires"

This is an empowering journey for men who desire to experience the life God designed for them - life to the full. The fifteen chapter journey is based on Psalms 120-134, the Pilgrim Psalms. It's brief and to the point, just what most men want! It's a great book for one man, a dad and a son, two friends or a group.

When a man experiences Shalom and brings it home his whole world begins to change for the glory of God, and his family notices!

Jesse Wilson, CEO

Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Jesse Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Tell The Winning Story, a communications effectiveness program that helps people step into their true communications power through the raw power of the theater.

In his own words…
“Weeks before I left for New York City to study acting professionally at Juilliard, a great friend from high school made the choice to take his own life. I spent years trying to come up with a reason for why he did it, and out of all the theories, I believe that he chose to take his own life because of a belief system he had allowed to mold into what he thought was his true identity. This experience helped me form the basis of my work with Tell The Winning Story and to discover “my role” in this world beyond the stage.

I know that what I now consider success as a teacher and artist is 100 percent based on helping people awaken to the reality of who they are at their core, once the mask is removed. This is what I call Living The Greater Story. For me, helping people achieve this state is the greatest high in the world.

After graduating from Juilliard, it became my personal mission to share the invaluable and universally impactful lessons from the stage in order for people to reach their maximum potential in both their career and personal lives. As a communications specialist, I work with many different groups of people, but I consider all the work I share as one lesson: how to use the obstacles in our lives to live a greater story.”

Integrating the best of cutting edge self-empowerment programs, business presentation skills, transformational leadership and healing arts principals, plus over 20 years of working in the theater, Tell The Winning Story is a success tool for Lawyers, Leaders, Veterans, Athletes, Artists, Teachers, Entrepreneurs, and all who defy titles looking to give their peak performance in every area of their lives.

Jesse has applied these communication skills in prisons, courtrooms and boardrooms, and has studied how stories can affect audiences in extremely powerful ways when the presenter is tuned into their greatest source of power and living their own greater story.

https://tellthewinningstory.com/about-us/team/

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Sober AF Entertainment : Duke Rumely "My Mind Changed It's Own Mind"

Duke Rumely Executive Director

Duke has been working in the Recovery Field for over 9 years in many different roles. His has learned from his role as an Interventionist, Alumni Manager and Marketing Director. He is a person in long-term recovery, since May 1989, and has been an active member in the recovery community from the beginning, along with an avid live music fan.
After a 18 year career on Wall Street, Duke went to work at a nonprofit, Harmony Foundation. He helped start their Veterans Alumni Fundraiser and the National Recovery Skiathon. He has worked closely with the Association of Recovery in Higher Education, Phoenix Multisport and Young People in Recovery, all nonprofit support groups.

https://www.soberafe.com/

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Saving Lives of Addicts Through The Marchman Act and Mark Astor

MARK G. ASTOR BIO

Born and raised in the United Kingdom until the age of twenty-one, Mark Astor has been an attorney since 1994. Before entering private practice, Mr. Astor began his legal career as a prosecutor with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. Mr. Astor served the citizens of Palm Beach County as an Assistant State Attorney from 1994-1999. During his career as a prosecutor, he served as Chief of two different County Court Divisions and, thereafter, was promoted to a felony trial division. He has handled thousands of cases ranging from first-degree misdemeanors to Capital Murder.

Mr. Astor was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994 and, in 1995, was admitted to practice before the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. In 2005, he was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Michigan in 1990, his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University College of Law in 1994, and his Master of Laws Degree (L.L.M.) from American University, Washington College of Law in 2005.

Mr. Astor’s law practice, Drug and Alcohol Attorneys (http://drugandalcoholattorneys.com) focuses on representing and empowering individuals who are in crisis because of drug, alcohol and mental heath disorders. Many times, individuals or families come to Mr. Astor because they have a friend or loved one who either refuses to go into treatment, or will not stay in treatment. When this is the case, Mr. Astor gives counsel to help navigate through the Marchman Act process, Florida’s involuntary commitment law for drug, alcohol and co-occurring mental heath disorders. Additionally, Mr. Astor provides counsel when there is a need to file an Emergency Guardianship Petition (ETG) so that an individual who is no longer competent to make medical decisions for themselves can have that burden taken off their shoulders. On other occasions, individuals find themselves in the criminal justice system and need assistance navigating it’s complexities, having been arrested for an offense that stems from drug addiction or mental health disorders.

When he’s not working in his law practice, Mr. Astor empowers members of the community by teaching Krav Maga (the Israeli system of hand to hand taught to the military, special forces and anti-terror units). He also enjoys an early morning work out believing that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

Learn more about Mark at https://drugandalcoholattorneys.com/about-mark-astor/

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Jeff Holbrook : Vice President of Sea Glass Intensives

30 years of experience helping people break free from addictions and start a better path in life. Currently works along side his wife, Terra Holbrook at Sea Glass Intensives and Consulting. erra Holbrook, LCSW, CADC, CSAT is a well-known speaker, educator and facilitator in mental health and addictions work. She has a master’s degree in Social work from Walla Walla University, Walla Walla, WA. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. She recently formed Seaglass Intensives and Consulting, Inc., where she works with individuals and couples in intensive therapy and workshop settings. She has worked with numerous treatment centers, enhancing their programs to include trauma work with individuals and families. She also provides workshops that focus on self-care for therapists and workers in the treatment setting.

http://terraholbrook.com/

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Nate Wilson is a personal trainer and author in recovery from meth and heroin addiction. He recently released his first book "Zero To Hero: The tale of my recovery from addiction and psychosis"

He runs a mentorship program with youth from his hometown Woodland Park, CO. Nate is also in the foundation of developing new programs and new curriculum to help addicts get into a new and prosperous lifestyle.

Zero To Hero is the story of Nate Wilson’s recovery from drug addictions and vicious, drug-induced psychosis, starting in the small town of Woodland Park, Colorado. This book will take you through the beginnings of an average church-going, sport-loving kid who turns into a hardcore drug addict. Nate tells of a life started from what most would consider functional and healthy from his perspective and looks into some of the risk factors overlooked by a “normal” family that could cause a young teenager to dive headfirst into the pool of meth use. Tragedy after tragedy, trips to jail, snorting coke before church, and in the end, leaving all of the pain of the past behind to be a successful personal trainer and entrepreneur.

https://zerotoheronw.com/

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ViewPoints Psychotherapy Services, LLC., is a veteran-owned-and-operated private psychotherapy practice and staffing firm headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

James Garofalo MA, CAC II, Founder/Owner

Kayla Engel LPC, NCC, MS, Executive Director

We are among the Top Rated local practices in the area and are passionate about providing cutting-edge services for our clients while maintaining the understanding that treatment should not be limited to just part of you, but instead, the whole you. Our team of professionals provides psychotherapy services in fields that include but are not limited to, mental health, behavioral health, physical fitness and nutritional planning, aptitude testing and vocational counseling, as well as cognitive skills training and teletherapy. Additionally, we provide on-site training & staffing of behavioral health professionals for primary care clinics who recognize the need and advantages of having a behavioral health specialist inside their clinic.

We are equipped with and currently maintain partners across the nation providing a magnitude of social services to those with whom we treat, support and do business with. At ViewPoints Psychotherapy, we recognize the courage it takes to pick up the phone and call us or walk through our door and because of this, we deliver nothing but our very best in making sure you feel welcomed and educated every step of the way.

Let us guide you to a more fulfilling life where you can believe, achieve and become. Contact us today to learn more by visiting www.viewpointspsychotherapy.com or calling (719)649-1902.


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Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis with Dr. Shawn Talbott

Dr. Shawn Talbott is responsible for Amare’s research, development, and product strategy. Shawn’s unique ability to explain complex terminology in simple terms helps people understand the science behind new and existing products. Dr. Shawn leads all aspects of the development of new product formulations and specifications, as well as clinical and experimental research, product claims substantiation, and technical support. His 20+ years of experience developing nutritional products that have generated over $1 Billion in sales has all lead to him finding his true passion at Amare – using his skills & experience to help people feel better through improved mental wellness and psychological vigor (mental acuity, physical energy, and emotional well-being).

Dr. Shawn Talbott received dual Bachelor’s degrees in Sports Medicine (B.S.) and Fitness Management (B.A.) from Marietta College, his Master’s degree (M.S.) in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, and his Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Rutgers University. He is also a Diplomate of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Sports Nutrition program, and has completed a wide range of entrepreneurship studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), including the Entrepreneurial Master’s Program (EMP), the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), and the Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE) in Management, Innovation, and Technology.

He has served as a nutrition educator for elite-level athletes in a variety of sports. As an athlete himself, Dr. Shawn has competed at the national and international level in rowing, cycling, and triathlons. He is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (ACN), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Institute of Stress (AIS). Dr. Talbott’s recent educational projects include two academic textbooks, an award-winning documentary film, and several best-selling books that have been translated into multiple languages. His work to educate people about nutrition and health has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, the TED stage, and the White House.


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Mr. Jackson shares about living the street life his journey in and out of prison and the battle with drug addiction. As a high school drop out in the 11th grade he was headed down a horrible path. It took Tony experiencing a life - Changing event to humble himself and realize that there was more to his life than drugs. The road to redemption was not easy but every step has been worth it as he has allowed the lord to work in and through him on a path of freedom spiritually mentally and physically

Growing up in the suburbs of Longview Tx, Tony Jackson grew up with both of his parents and life was great as only child. He was raised in a home where values to make good decision were instilled early in his childhood, however he began making poor choices at a young age which eventually led to using drugs. Having a history as convicted felon proved to be an obstacle which was not easy to overcome but Mr. Jackson eventually received the break he was looking for and was accepted into a driving school and was able to get his CDL license. As a truck driver he has been able to obtain a career despite his past mistakes. Today, is a man of integrity and spends much of his time driving sharing with juveniles and making an impact in the lives of others Tony Jackson is a husband father of three grown children and four grandchildren.

Social media: www.tonyrestored.com


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