Hope Givers

Mr. 2-17, rapper and producer, admits that he struggles with mental health but exhibits resilience through proper goal setting and self care. In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting goals, mentorship, community connectedness, ending violence, and strategies to offset depression. Musical Guest is Hollow Sinatra.

Jae Carter and their mentor Rachel Thomas share their experiences as human trafficking victims. Jae and Rachel are now building an empowered and educated community to help victims of human trafficking globally. In this episode, we learn about trafficking, identity, increasing our resiliency through affirmations, and how to turn a negative into a positive by sharing your story.

Actress & model Lily Moore shows how forgiveness is so important - those that are being bullied are taking the blunt from someone else that is struggling in their own way. The cool thing is Lilly teaches us to have empathy, compassion, and forgiveness while serving others! In this episode we learn about bullies, advocacy, resilience, service, the RAR technique, and embracing your culture.

Giovan "G for short" Bazan, an international mental health speaker, shares his story growing up in the foster care system. As a victim of physical and sexual abuse as a child, he spent years heavily medicated. "G" battled with his own depression and suicidal thoughts, but through his own incredible journey became an international advocate for youth in the foster care system.

Mark Lucas, an Alabama native, learned how to achieve his goal of becoming a rock star while facing cortical dysplasia. Mark thought he would have to give up on his dreams after his diagnosis, but is now a mentor/trusted adult who helps children who are living with neurological disorders and autism explore music therapy.

Alex Berthelot is proof that recovery is possible. A sexual assault victim and suicide survivor who shares her story through the RESPECT Institute, Alex gives hope to others through storytelling. In this episode, we learn about trauma, resilience, advocacy, and the power of journaling and music. Musical Guest is Glimmers.

We meet Brandon Todd, a fashion designer in rural America who understands the value of mental health. While Brandon was creating his fashion line, MIND, to bring mental health awareness into the spotlight, a tragic car accident forced Brandon to have his leg amputated. In this episode, we learn about the power of resiliency and the importance of setting goals. Musical Guest is Demo Taped.

In our season finale, Kevin Hines, the most well-known suicide prevention speaker in the world, shares his story of darkness to light. In this episode, we learn about advocacy, affirmations, peer-to-peer support, and how adults can easily help youth through mental health challenges by actively listening. Musical Guest is CLOUDLAND.