Jill Moses of the Inspired Community Project joins us once more and shares the journey of her organization since its inception in 2021 and how it has grown into reality with a dedicated center in the Bronx, New York. Their focus on early intervention, family advocacy, and training local professionals through New York State's first behavioral health apprenticeship program have led to community-driven solutions to empower Bronx families and professionals. Programs include direct services for children, advocacy coaching for families, and apprenticeship opportunities, creating lasting impacts on the community. Jill shares the future plans that involve replicating this model in other NYC boroughs while maintaining a strong local focus. Jill's dedication to empowering individuals and addressing systemic barriers has turned her vision into a growing and sustainable movement.

Winston Wilkinson, a former chief of staff in Maryland’s governor's office, shares his experiences cultivated in his years  in government relations where he directed the Office for Civil Rights and served on the Salt Lake County Council. He also shares what he learned growing up in the segregated community of Cedar Heights, Maryland and how that shaped his perspective. After joining the Navy in 1962, he witnessed historic events like the Cuban Missile Crisis, Martin Luther King Jr. and the March on Washington. His career includes roles under Presidents Reagan and Bush. Active in Maryland and Utah politics, Wilkinson emphasizes the importance of understanding societal dynamics and educating future generations to overcome racial and economic barriers.

In this episode we visit with Cole Parkinson, Executive Director of Carry On Foundation and Founder/Owner of Malleable Mind, Performance Mental Skills. In this interview, Cole speaks about the transformative power of action sports in nurturing the mental health of youth. Discover how action sports serve as a catalyst for building confidence, competence, character, and connection among young individuals. Cole also shares his expertise on addressing real-world , emphasizing the importance of refining technology habits and enhancing educational opportunities for the younger generation. Drawing from his extensive research in Sport Psychology, Cole underscores the pivotal roles of confidence, focus, and motivation in overcoming emotional hurdles. Join us for a great discussion explaining the intersection of action sports and mental health.

Nasirullah Safi is from Afghanistan and was the interpreter for American Troops. Because of this, he and his family were targeted by the Taliban. They suffered many atrocities, but despite this, John has found purpose and meaning in helping others that have gone through similar experiences.  His story is one of resolve and a reminder of appreciating the simple things in life. 

Ethan Gibson is the author of “Nonchalant Perfectionsism”, which highlights his journey toward mental health. In this episode, he discusses what he discovered when he began making decisions for himself despite what others thought; how mental health is not a linear process and more. 

Wesley Johnson is the the Triathlon Coach for the University of Arizona. He has spent the last 9 years as a coach with USA Triathlon, leading teams I the World Championships, Paralympic and Pan American Championships and was named the 2021 USA Triathlon Coach of the Year.  In this episode, he speaks about the necessity of getting fundamentals down first; learning from those you coach and more. 

On January 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 was forced to land on the Hudson River. Dave Sanderson was the last passenger off of the plane as he chose to help others get off first. In this episode, Dave shares what he learned from that experience, including what matters most; effective leadership; the power of checking egos at the door; how the statement of “No One Is Going To Die Today” became the statement that unified the passengers in purpose; and much more.

Selvi Clark is a Gold Star Spouse to CIA Officer & US Navy EOD Tech Casey Clark. She is the Director of Booz Allen of AI Adoption. In this episode we talk about the loss of her husband while on his 57th deployment and the toll of that sacrifice on family, emotional health, the power of therapy, and the importance of prioritizing spending time taking care of one’s health and key relationships.    

Whitney Lyn Allen is a Grief Coach, speaker, and the author of “Running In Trauma Stilettos”.  In this episode, Whitney shares her journey of finding peace and purpose after the loss of her husband.   Her message to those going through the trauma of loss is, “I see you” and “You’re not alone”.  She highlights the power of purpose in overcoming challenges as well as what others can do if they know someone going through grief.  You can learn more about Whitney at: 

whitneylynallen.com

https://www.instagram.com/whitneylynallen/

https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneylynallen

In this episode we speak with Michelle Hoover, a Leadership Development Strategist | Keynote Speaker | Talent Strategy Consultant | Executive Coach about how the COVID pandemic and the “break of action” impacted businesses and the workforce resulting in re-prioritization of what workers feel important in life. Michelle has found that leaders who provide a “whole person” experience and opportunities to connect with others within the organization and externally do more for the health of a company than times previous.  Her commitment is the “betterment of people”. Thanks to Michelle for spending some time with us!