Tom is the spokesperson behind Motel 6's TV and radio spots and their famous tagline: "We'll leave the light on for you." His latest idea, HatchSpace, might be exactly what our world needs right now.

After all, Tom is more than a great baritone. He's lived a fascinating life — and now he's giving back in an excellent way.

In today's episode, Tom shares how he moved west from his Michigan hometown to become a carpenter in Alaska. Along the way - almost by accident - he became a radio personality and writer.

After relocating again to Brattleboro, Vermont, Tom launched HatchSpace. His work there is bringing people together and teaching them a powerful lesson: That making things together matters.

During our show, Tom shares:

• Two human qualities that Tom believes set us apart from beasts in the woods

• How woodworking helps heal brain trauma, including addictions – and how it helped heal Tom

• What changes Tom has seen in his own community after creating HatchSpace

• The book that opened Tom's eyes to the importance of making things with his hands

• The Crazy Good Turn that saved his life

Stay current on all of the great work Tom and HatchSpace are doing at hatchspace.org.

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