Michelle Choairy is the mother to her “complex kid.” Since his birth, she navigated her way around developmental delays such as autism, ADHD, and special education services, along with other life happenings. Michelle devoted nearly 10 years to searching for a way to help her son through his developmental issues. He is now diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called TBR1, which only 170 kids worldwide are known to have. TBR1, or T-box brain transcription factor 1, is a crucial protein in brain development, particularly in the cortex and olfactory bulb. It acts as a transcription factor, meaning it regulates the expression of other genes by binding to DNA. TBR1 plays a vital role in neuronal migration, axonal projection, and establishing laminar and areal identity within the brain. Mutations in the TBR1 gene have been linked to neuro-developmental disorders like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability. Michelle speaks of her journey through this process and how she can help other moms on a learning journey to gain clarity to advance children and save time by reducing the need to visit doctors and therapists. Michelle is her son’s best advocate. She has learned through the years what is required to get the best care for her son. She founded Collective Wisdom for Complex Kids, a support group for mothers with children with disabilities. She is passionate about working with families to help them re-evaluate and prioritize their dynamics, along with guiding them from confusion to clarity while raising complex children.

Casey Head was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at 31 years old on Friday, February 14th, while sitting in the ER. She had no energy, nodes were on her neck, blood was coming out of her nose just from blowing her nose, and she experienced bruising everywhere. She was admitted to the hospital, where she stayed for the next 28 days. She felt her life as she had known it was over. Her treatment protocol lasted almost 2 years, with an aggressive regimen of chemotherapy, which had her going back to the hospital for infusions 3 or 4 times weekly. Cancer became her world. Four months into the treatment, she had an allergic reaction to chemotherapy, causing seizures and a stroke, which left her temporarily paralyzed on her left side. She entered a rehabilitation hospital where she learned to walk, talk, and eat. This required eight consecutive weeks, five days a week, three hours daily of rehab to regain as much function as she could while continuing chemotherapy. Desperate for normalcy in her life, she returned to work too soon. Her cancer was not in remission. The medical staff notified her that her body was no longer responding to chemotherapy. At this point, her only options were a clinical trial or immunotherapy. She decided with her husband to try immunotherapy first since it was the least aggressive of the two. She was sent home with a fanny pack for a 24-hour, 3-day infusion pump. After 68 days, she was allowed to go home. After nearly 2.5 years, her cancer was diagnosed to be in remission. During this time, she took a deep dive into researching, talking to experts, reading every self-help book she could, went on a healing retreat she couldn’t afford, doubled down on therapy, and kept searching. As a result of her discoveries and recovery, she has taken on the mission to help others overcome her struggles. Casey wants everyone to know that cancer can be overcome. She is passionate about sharing her signature program, 12 Weeks to A Happier, Healthier You… which is a step-by-step program to start thriving after treatment instead of surviving each day. The program will empower anyone to be stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally, to regain control of their life. You can learn more about Casey at https://www.docancer.org/stories-of-hope/casey-kang-head.

Yousef Benhamida is CEO, Humboldts Secret Supplies. He is a self-made entrepreneur and a powerful voice for personal reinvention. He built a multimillion-dollar business from his one-bedroom apartment with no investors, no degree, and no safety net. Yousef shares the pivotal moment when everything collapsed—and how it forced him to rewire his mindset, rebuild his confidence, and return to life with a renewed sense of purpose. His true transformation came from losing everything: emotionally, financially, and physically. It was in that chaos —heartbreak, burnout, and complete exhaustion — that he rebuilt his business and himself. He’s lived what some are walking through. He went from financial collapse to deep emotional pain. His story is one to inspire others to know there is strength on the other side of struggle. It is a matter of resilience. He blends business and emotional recovery. While he’s a successful CEO, Yousef doesn’t shy away from the deeper conversations about self-worth, burnout, and learning to lead from within. He offers practical takeaways. Whether it’s creating structure after chaos, reclaiming discipline, or finding clarity after confusion, Yousef provides tools—not just inspiration. He’s real, relatable, and ready. With a media-friendly, no-BS style, Yousef connects with listeners through grounded honesty and unfiltered truth. Yousef helps others—especially men—reclaim discipline, identity, and strength after hitting their version of rock bottom. His approach is practical, gritty, and deeply human, speaking to anyone who’s ever felt like they’ve lost their way and need a roadmap back to themselves. You can learn more about him through his book One Mill Dollar, Hot Girls, and a Ferrari and at https://yousefbenhamida.com/.

Paul Doughty’s journey exemplifies resilience and transformation. Paul's true story of growing up in an abusive home and then being left unsupervised through his teenage years is now being developed into a TV series. His life's journey has been marked by formidable challenges that have profoundly shaped his character and outlook. From a young age, Paul wrestled with circumstances that steered him down a path of despair. However, with unwavering determination and an intrinsic belief in the power of resilience, he has turned his tale of adversity into one of triumph. The metamorphosis Paul underwent is not solely his own doing. It was through the empathetic guidance of a mentor, the transformative process of therapy, which led to a profound spiritual awakening, and the strength culled from various passions to re-author his life's narrative. As he shares his experiences with audiences, he catalyzes a similar awakening within them, inspiring them to see that with support, inner resolve, and courage, anyone can overcome their trials and emerge stronger. His story is a testament to the unfaltering human spirit in the face of hardship. Today, he is dedicated to educating others on the importance of taking action, empowering teenagers to embrace their journey of self-discovery and resilience. By sharing his personal story nationwide, Paul inspires students and various groups to take action, paving the way for a brighter future for all.

Diana Flowe is on a mission to work with those working toward sobriety and/or through their addiction as a catalyst to inspire others to build an empowered life, filled with joy, purpose, and freedom. When she was young, Diana lacked self-esteem, had no direction, and hung out with the wrong crowd. At age 13, she was a heavy drug user and addict. She married when she was 15 and dropped out of high school. She made multiple suicide attempts, found herself homeless, and even lived in the woods at one point. By age 27, with a newborn baby, two young children, and a failing marriage, she was desperate for change. She promised herself to do everything in her power to get clean and sober, to change, and never return to that life! She returned to school, earned a leadership and nursing degree, and became a highly awarded Director of Nursing. Despite all the odds stacked against her, she went from high school dropout and addict to Director of Nursing, living a clean, productive, sober, and joyous life for the past 29 years. You can learn more about Diana Flowe at https://www.linkedin.com/in/floweconsulting/ and https://www.google.com/search?q=Diana+Flowe+consulting&rlz=1C1UEAD_enUS1142US1142&oq=Diana+Flowe+consulting&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg80gEINDI4N2owajSoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:95a5f6fc,vid:7ijhMk94ghY,st:0

Clay Belgie is President of the Lower Shore Autism Community, a 501 (c) (3) organization. The Lower Shore Autism Community Solicits everyone’s support in creating a new map and plan for people with Autism, one that helps Lower Shore families fund professional help and the social support they need for their whole lives. Their mission and values include dedicating themselves to and advocating for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families, connecting them with resources and information, and building a community of mutual support. The organization envisions a world where individuals with Autism are respected for who they are and are supported in their quest to live whole lives. You can learn more about Clay Belgie and the Lower Shore Autism Community at https://lowershoreautism.org/.

Nicole Richards made a life transition from being a makeup artist to becoming a life performance coach. What/who do you need to make a life transition? Nicole would respond, at least in part, to build your team. Get support when embarking on new journeys. What do you need to feel supported? Nicole works with a therapist, ADD coach, and business coach and is looking for a personal trainer. Having this team stops her from using friends as therapists. She gets unbiased advice, and her goal with a trainer is to challenge her body differently. So, how can you reinvent yourself with confidence? What hurdles have to be overcome to take life in a new direction? How do you overcome those challenges? How do you ignore the naysayers? How do you push through paralyzing fear? Nicole responds to these and other considerations in this podcast. You can learn more about Nicole at https://medium.com/authority-magazine/author-nicole-richards-second-chapters-how-i-reinvented-myself-in-the-second-chapter-of-my-life-eec551f58c77 and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerichardsco-life-coach-business-strategist/?originalSubdomain=ca

Douglas and Jennifer Dawn Robbins discuss their respective life encounters and how they have grown together. Their first date was a nine-hour telephone call. They each experienced different life traumas that grew into a common bond of commitment. Jennifer Dawn was recovering from a challenging divorce and, at the time, had little interest in dating another man. The adage of “sticks and stones might break my bones, but words can never hurt” has proven false. Many lives are adversely affected because of words said to or about us, and those words can sometimes be a significant setback. Resilience is the ability to continue to get up when we are down. Douglas deftly uses the example of a young infant who gets upright after falling. They are too young to know they cannot get up. Unlike people with life experience, we are sometimes told we cannot do something. Resilience is the ability not to accept that. Jennifer Dawn is advancing her life through her life coaching business. As of this recording, they are enjoying life in their 13th year of marriage.