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/.