Season 8

Walking Art

Dakoro Edwards has always loved art. It was a way for him to connect with others and transcend boundaries. As he grew older, he realized that art could also be used to heal himself and others. Mr. Edwards is sharing his love of art and humanity. He has seen how…

Beauty from Thorns & Thistles

Souraya Christine had experienced a lot of trauma throughout her life. Despite this, she decided to use her experiences to help others. She wrote a book about trauma and healing which received positive feedback from readers all over the world. Her ultimate goal is to help as many people as…

Still Standing

Cecila Carson is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She had served her country with distinction, it was during her time in the military that she met her abusive husband. Although he promised to get help for PTSD and alcoholism, he only became more violent over time. One…

Technology: The Great Equalizer

Martin Raxton had always been interested in politics. He became involved with political action through technology, using his skills to help underserved communities gain access to the same resources as those who are more fortunate. He believes that technology was the great equalizer, and he is determined to use it…

The Climb to 6 Figures

JoJo Jones’ story is one of triumph and resilience, from being kidnapped by her own father as a child to an abusive relationship. When she became pregnant while she was still in the military, she soon found herself adjusting to being a mother and a member of the military at…

Finding Healing from Pain

Ciara Freeman spent years watching her mother battle cancer. It was an incredibly difficult experience and one that left Ciara feeling grief-stricken and devastated. Her mother eventually lost the fight against cancer, and Ciara was left reeling from the loss. Thankfully, Ciara has been able to find some measure of…

Bruised Not Broken

Laslondi Copelin knows all too well the challenges of finding mental health services for children. As a single mother who has survived abuse, she is now an advocate for other parents looking for help. Ms. Copelin offers the following tips: 1) Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are…