Show no. 22: Monica Givens
Program Coordinator, Office of Development, Leadership Giving, Yale University; Yale African American Affinity Group, Social & Networking subcommittee co-chair; Acting Vice President, Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade Committee
“Conversations With Mahni” , @iammahni on IG Live, Wednesdays at 9pm
Show no. 21: Tori Hamilton
Tori Hamilton, a Hartford native, is the Program Manager for CT Money School and Bank On CT for the CT Association for Human Services. As a social justice advocate, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families obtain financial wellness. She has helped over 1,000 low to moderate income families realize their American Dream through her work in the non-profit sector and the creation of her Financial Fitness Program.
Show no. 20: Deivone Tanksley
Deivone Tanksley, owner of the restaurant, "My Wife Didn't Cook", is doing a lot to make a difference in his hometown of New Britain.
Show no. 19: Leighton Johnson
Leighton Johnson is an entrepreneur and mentors through an organization called Ice The Beef.
Show no. 18: Camille Roach
Camille Roach is one of the co-founders and assistant executive director of Winning Ways.
Show no. 17: Dr. Matt Paterna
Dr. Matt Paterna is the Owner of Shoreline Family Chiropractic in West Haven, CT. From 2012-2016 Dr. Paterna served as the President of the CT Chiropractic Council, and he is regarded as a leader amongst his peers.
Show no. 16: Timothy Shriver
Tim Shriver is an American disability rights activist, film producer, and former educator who has been Chairman of Special Olympics since 1996 and currently serves as the chief executive officer of UNITE.
Show no. 15: Jeroy Smith
Jeroy Smith is Licensed Professional Counselor, former athlete and business professional.
Show no. 14: Stephen Campbell
Stephen Campbell was just 20 years old when he started serving a nearly 10-year stint in prison in relation to a 2006 drug-related shooting in Hartford. But that experience led to a growth that has now resulted in Campbell publishing his own book of poems, titled “Sea Through Emotions: Poetry from a Mental Prison.”
Show no. 13: Once Incarcerated
Once Incarcerated is a nonprofit organization for formerly incarcerated people and their families, founded and directed by two formally incarcerated women.
Show no. 12: Keith Smith Jr.
Keith Smith Jr. is the founder of the Purpose Factory in Waterbury, CT - A men's group to help at risk youth find their purpose.
Show no. 11: Chris Warnes
Chris Warnes is the author of Dominate Your Day, a two-tour combat veteran, and a Purple Heart recipient. Chris lives and breathes the warrior mindset. He is now an online business coach and life mentor located in CT who will show how to be in control of your money and be successful in life and business.
Show no. 10: Lamont A. Young
As a human advocate, Libby Protzman is working for the greater good here in Connecticut. Her amazing story is wildly powerful but it can be triggering to those experiencing trauma themselves. Libby was handed a rough set of playing cards but she has learned how to turn them into pocket Aces.
Show no. 9: Libby Protzman
As a human advocate, Libby Protzman is working for the greater good here in Connecticut. Her amazing story is wildly powerful but it can be triggering to those experiencing trauma themselves. Libby was handed a rough set of playing cards but she has learned how to turn them into pocket Aces.
Show no. 8: George Grothusen
George worked at a wilderness therapy program in Arizona before becoming an EMT. He then went on to manage the stabilization and recovery unit at Community Bridges.
George now oversees the day-to-day operations of a 27-bed residential program (transitional living) in New Haven, CT for men and women who are in recovery for drug/alcohol abuse. He also might just be the next American Ninja Warrior.
Show no. 7: Alden Woodcock
Alden Woodcock is the Executive Director at EMERGE Connecticut, Inc., a nonprofit social enterprise that operates a transitional employment program for formerly incarcerated adults in New Haven, Connecticut.
Show no. 6: Cooper DeNegre
Cooper DeNegre the business development and recovery advocate at Mount Sinai Wellness Center in Dahlonega, GA. Cooper speaks with Ben and Kevin about the different recovery treatments available, his own addiction, and getting clean.
Show no. 5: Kevin Guess
Kevin Guess discusses how 15 years of incarceration sparked his passion and purpose to work with individuals experiencing homelessness and founded Restore Life, a Reentry program that helps with job readiness and soft skills.
Show no. 4: Duncan Markovich
Duncan is the owner of Better Ways LLC, a cannabis therapeutics store in Branford, CT. Duncan shares how a complication from his last heart surgery led to opioid dependency. His journey through recovery sparked his passion for cannabis advocacy.
Show no. 3: Carl Reynolds
Kevin talks to Ben about addiction, falling off a cliff, and his journey to falling up.