Jason Barnes shares his story of having not one but 2 children diagnosed with neuroblastoma.

Vashti Hazzanisedeh came from a lineage of people who had been displaced. Her own parents were born in Trinidad and Tobago, but their families had been brought from India as indentured servants. Vashti’s path took her from Trinidad to the United States, but unlike her parents, she found freedom.

A child of two Marines now practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Dr. Erica Steele is the founder of Holistic Family Practice, where she specializes in natural health, healing, disease prevention and holistic healthcare. Dr. Steele shares her story of a lifelong reality of shaping a life of health in spite of the childhood riddled with her mother’s mental health issues.

On this episode of Qavah, we explore life from a refugee's perspective. From persecution in Iran, to dealing with the United Nations and finally landing in Dallas, Mary shares her life story of hardship and overcoming.

Today's guest is Omar McGee. "I was born in Park Villa which is nickname kill a villa it’s a project in Flint Michigan and I grew up in a tough environment and yeah it was a lot."

Gary has been a part of the stunt industry since before there were stunt schools. In the 40 years he has worked in film, Gary has worked with Jack Nicholson, Penny Marshall, Alan Arkin, James Caan, Bruce Willis and Garry Marshall…those are just a few.

Brandi Patterson wanted stability in her life. And a Bible in a jail cell was the closest she’d ever gotten to that.

Brandi grew up in a suburb of Dallas with 2 parents and a seemingly “normal” family. Her parents believed in discipline… maybe a little too much.

Brandi Patterson wanted stability in her life. And a Bible in a jail cell was the closest she’d ever gotten to that.

Brandi grew up in a suburb of Dallas with 2 parents and a seemingly “normal” family. Her parents believed in discipline… maybe a little too much.

Brandi Patterson wanted stability in her life. And a Bible in a jail cell was the closest she’d ever gotten to that.

Brandi grew up in a suburb of Dallas with 2 parents and a seemingly “normal” family. Her parents believed in discipline… maybe a little too much.