Can't find the light? There are people who want to help, including Eric Mraz, owner and operator of Cold Cactus Media Productions. Cold Cactus is producing Darkness to Light, a video series that aims to reduce the suicide rate in the Veteran community.

Eric's media company is working on the first of a planned 22 episodes, connecting the series to the number of veterans who lose their battle to post traumatic stress each day. Cold Cactus started as a project in Eric's capstone class at Boise State University. To get his ambitious project off the ground, he reached out to his network, and now Eric and his team of volunteers are working on final edits of the pilot video.

Eric sees parallels between the comeback stories Veterans tell in Darkness to Light and his own career. Following his own military career, during which he earned a Bronze Star, Eric notes that he had a difficult time finding his way. He had a variety of jobs and attended college, where he eventually connected with the leadership program that led him to start Cold Cactus. Now a college graduate, Eric feels he's in a place where everything is coming together. His career advice for others is to listen to what others tell you and don't be afraid of your own success.

For the release date, to follow progress on the series, and learn how to support Cold Cactus, connect with Eric Mraz on LinkedIn.

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