Landmark Difference Makers

Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Michael Houlihan – Facing Adversity with Gratitude
What if the biggest challenges of your life could become your greatest sources of gratitude?
Mike Houlihan is a living example of resilience, authenticity, and contribution. E. Michael Houlihan grew up on a Missouri farm, learning early the values of hard work, integrity, and caring for others.
Over the years, he’s worn many hats—community leader, horseman, storyteller, and now author of the inspiring memoir It’s All About the Boots. His journey takes us from the open fields of his childhood to boardrooms and civic leadership, and through profound health challenges that became unexpected pathways to gratitude and growth.
Mike’s story is one of turning obstacles into opportunities and seeing every conversation as a chance to make a difference—a value that resonates deeply with the Landmark community. He brings a cowboy’s grit, a leader’s vision, and a friend’s open heart.
It's All About the Boots: A Cowboy Remembers His Healing Trail Ride From Disability to Gratitude

Paperback – September 1, 2025

Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Julianne Taylor – Redefining What’s Possible at Any Age
Julianne Taylor is on a mission to help people not just live longer—but live stronger, healthier, and more vibrant lives well into their later years. A registered nutritionist, powerlifter, and PhD researcher, Julianne is challenging outdated beliefs about aging and showing that strength and vitality can increase over time.
Her work centers on extending people’s health span—the number of years we live free from disease and limitation—through evidence-based fitness, food, and mindset.
Join us in this episode as we uncover how Julianne is redefining aging, and what we can all do to live with power, purpose, and resilience.

Landmark Difference Makers Interview: Greg Roth – We Ride Why

Greg Roth is a lifelong storyteller and creative force behind We Ride Why —a powerful multimedia venture merging cycling, music, and documentary filmmaking to heal, connect, and inspire. As the founder of Seattle Music Insider and now Director & Executive Producer of the upcoming docuseries We Ride Why, Greg channels his passion for visual storytelling toward celebrating resilience, community, and the fight against cancer.

Having lost his mother to cancer at age 11, he now rides hundreds of miles annually and produces films and podcasts that turn personal grief into collective healing. Through cycling events, #WeRideWhyRadio, and cinematic storytelling, Greg weaves together personal narrative and communal purpose—creating platforms that lift up individuals and unite communities around hope and love.

Join us as we explore how his creative vision is transforming art into action, encouraging us all to ride for something bigger than ourselves.

• We Ride Why Website: https://weridewhy.com/

• GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-finish-our-movie-and-fight-cancer
• Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/zFzF06dKe58?si=tP8AsfPIVtu1hbCc

Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Keresey Pearl – Blueprint for Impact
We’re honored to have Keresey Pearl, an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, and seasoned fundraiser, whose passion lies in crafting compelling visual narratives that drive real-world change.
As Co‑Founder of Blueprint for Impact, she collaborates with multidisciplinary leaders to catalyze regenerative solutions—from ecosystem restoration to resilient community systems—beginning in Appalachia and now inspiring global action.
Her upcoming docuseries, Blueprint Appalachia, captures community-driven efforts in disaster recovery and habitat repair, revealing how storytelling empowers grassroots coalitions to scale impact.
With a unique blend of artistry and strategy, Keresey bridges emotion and engagement to activate social transformation and ecological renewal.
Join us as we explore her vision for using film and collaboration to leave a lasting, regenerative legacy.

Landmark Difference Makers Interview Series: Tiffany Smith – Founder of Your Future Stakeholders (YFS) and The Angel Moms CollectiveWe’re honored to have Tiffany Smith, founder of the non-profit Your Future Stakeholders (YFS) and the Angel Moms Collective.​After the heartbreaking loss of her 15-year-old son to gun violence, Tiffany channeled her grief into action, creating spaces for healing, empowerment, and advocacy.Through YFS, she offers transformational programs that empower mothers and provide training and development for youth and their families. Her mission is to turn pain into purpose, fostering leadership and community healing. ​Through her podcast, The Angel Moms Collective, she shares her journey and offers support to other mothers navigating the unimaginable. Join us as we delve into Tiffany’s inspiring story of resilience and her mission to ensure no grieving mother walks alone.

AJ Lovewins is a filmmaker, activist, and founder of Our People Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities through storytelling and transformational education.

After overcoming homelessness and addiction, AJ has devoted his life to sharing stories of resilience and recovery, inspiring hope and demonstrating the power of human transformation.

Through his docuseries Our People Rise: American Tales of Triumph, premiering in 2025, AJ highlights inspiring stories of Americans overcoming homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges, aiming to shed a positive light on these often bleak issues.

Join us as we delve into AJ’s journey, his mission to uplift marginalized voices, and the impact of his work in fostering community healing and empowerment.

AJ Lovewins is a filmmaker, activist, and founder of Our People Rise, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underrepresented communities through storytelling and transformational education.

After overcoming homelessness and addiction, AJ has devoted his life to sharing stories of resilience and recovery, inspiring hope and demonstrating the power of human transformation.

Through his docuseries Our People Rise: American Tales of Triumph, premiering in 2025, AJ highlights inspiring stories of Americans overcoming homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges, aiming to shed a positive light on these often bleak issues.

Join us as we delve into AJ’s journey, his mission to uplift marginalized voices, and the impact of his work in fostering community healing and empowerment.

Jack Licata is a former U.S. Air Force Captain and the innovative founder of BagUps a social enterprise company that makes eco-friendly trash bag solutions while providing employment opportunities for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In this interview we will follow Jack’s journey from military service to entrepreneurship, and delve into how his experiences shaped his dedication to environmental sustainability and social responsibility

Randy McNamara is a retired Landmark Forum Leader who has spent decades empowering people to live lives of possibility. Now, in his retirement, Randy is once again choosing to stand for others by dedicating himself to impacting climate change. Randy’s mission is to empower and enable people, organizations, and governments to produce miraculous results that ensure a thriving, livable planet.He coaches visionary individuals working on clean energy technologies, restoring forests and oceans, and preventing nuclear war. His commitment is a testament to the power of purpose and the human spirit’s capacity to give, even in the face of adversity.Learn More Here: www.randymcnamara.com/

Carolyn Cannistraro has been living with multiple sclerosis for over two decades. Despite the hurdles, Carolyn has completed multiple marathons and is an active member of the “Run A Myelin My Shoes” team.

Her inspiring journey has been featured in Women’s Running, MS News Today, the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and she has shared her story in television interviews, including one in April 2020.

Carolyn’s story exemplifies resilience and determination, and we’re excited to delve into her journey.