AwareNow™: The Official Podcast for Causes

Behind every extraordinary life, there is often a story we do not see. Here we are invited to look beyond success, strength, and composure to consider the struggles that shaped them. This reflection reminds us that hardship does not define a person by breaking them, but by revealing the resilience, wisdom, and compassion they carry forward. Featured in 'The Lived Edition' of AwareNow Magaz...

Dr. Ricardo Araiza’s story begins with a moment of unexpected recognition in middle school, when teachers saw promise in a student who had often felt overlooked because of language barriers, hearing loss, a speech stutter, and the challenges of moving between two countries. With the support of key educators who helped him see what was possible, Ricardo became the advocate and leader he once needed...

After losing his father to MS, Duff Archie found himself unable to let go of an idea that began as a quiet thought: connecting the MS community to the freedom, challenge, and connection of sailing. What started as grief, memory, and a fascination with sailing content evolved into Expedition MS, a global sailing-and-storytelling nonprofit designed to create real experiences for people living with M...

What if changing the world wasn’t the responsibility of a handful of billionaires? What if it belonged to all of us? For years, Seth Blaustein has been exploring a simple but powerful question: How do we make meaningful impact accessible to everyone? As a filmmaker, futurist, entrepreneur, and storyteller, he has helped inspire millions of people to take action for causes that matter. But Seth bel...

Matt Knaggs and Colin Goodman are friends divided by an ocean, but united by cause. Both live with multiple sclerosis. Both know the fear, uncertainty, fatigue, and fight that can come with diagnosis. And both have chosen to meet MS not by standing still, but by moving forward, one mile at a time. Together, they are preparing to run across Ireland from Mizen Head to Malin Head in pursuit of a Guin...

In the film No One Cares About Crazy People, director Gail Freedman invites us to look directly at the crisis of severe mental illness in America, not through statistics alone, but through the deeply human stories of those living inside it. Inspired by Ron Powers’ acclaimed book of the same name, the film confronts stigma, silence, and the systems that have failed too many families for too long. W...

We see the characters. We remember the scenes. But we rarely stop to consider the life that shaped the man bringing them to life. In this intimate conversation, Curtiss Cook reflects on the years that tested him, the family that grounded him, and the purpose that carried him from survival to something more. Featured in 'The Lived Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.comGuest: Curtis...

Featured in 'The Seen Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: Ziv Moran Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Seen Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Story by: Sonja Montiel Narrated by: Mark DeCarlo Music by: Ziv Moran Produced by: AwareNow Media

What began as one father’s ride for his daughter has become a movement powered by purpose, community and love. Inspired by Ava, his daughter who lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, Brad Serot founded Yes We Can Cycling to raise awareness and funds for children and families navigating disabilities and complex health needs. Now, with a team of more than 20 riders taking on SBT GRVL and a bold go...

Every brand begins with a name, but the best ones begin with a reason. Ashley Connelly built Lionbear Ventures to help small businesses and communities move from possibility to progress. Here, she shares the story behind the name, the purpose behind the work, and the vision that pushes it forward. Featured in 'The Seen Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.comGuest: Ashley Co...

In the middle of O’Hare Airport, surrounded by rolling suitcases, gate changes, coffee cups, and hurry, Greg Owen sat down at a piano and changed the room. People slowed, smiled, listened, and for a moment, remembered how beautiful it feels to be interrupted by something real. In this conversation, Greg reflects on the lifelong love of music that began at age nine, the quiet power of being heard,...

Kitty Bogle-Sherman and Coco Harmon are more than sisters. They are co-founders, mothers, and purpose-driven leaders reshaping how we connect through technology. As the visionary founders behind Endora, they are building a platform designed to deepen human connection in a digitally saturated world, blending innovation with intention. In a time defined by constant input, where we are endlessly cons...

Featured in 'The Seen Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Allié McGuire Music by: Yehezkel Raz Produced by: AwareNow Media

Ajay Friese (aka Bluejay Friese) is not choosing between the screen and the stage. He is building a life where both can exist, inform each other, and reveal different truths. With his role in American Classic and the release of his debut album Postcards, Ajay steps into a defining chapter where character, craft, and his own voice begin to beautifully overlap. Featured in 'The Seen Edition'...

Featured in 'The Seen Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Allié McGuire Music by: Ziv Moran Produced by: AwareNow Media

Tal Anderson has never needed a script to be memorable, but lately, the world is catching up to what so many of us have known all along. Through her role as Becca in The Pitt and her children’s book Oh Tal! Not Like That, Tal is helping reshape how autism is seen, not as a stereotype to be explained, but as a lived experience to be honored. In this conversation, Tal opens up about representation,...

"Healing is not something you acquire. It is something you return to." Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Damkianna Music by: Damkianna Produced by: AwareNow Media Sponsored by: Truth & Justice League

Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Interview by: Erin India Featured in: Global Good Music by: Nobou Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written by: Sonja Montiel Narrated by: Elliot Felix Music by: Yehezkel Raz Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Fox Rigney Music by: Roie Shpigler Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Erin Macauley Music by: Roy Dahan Produced by: AwareNow Media

Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: Romeo Produced by: AwareNow Media

Beautify Pullman was never just about beautification—it was about connection, restoration, and the quiet power of showing up. Founded in 2020 to bring people together around meaningful change, the organization continues to transform both spaces and lives. Patty brings us inside that movement, where every project tells a story of belonging. Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Maga...

There’s often a gap between intention and impact, between what we say and what we actually do. When it comes to autism, Jennifer Kaufman is working in that space, building bridges that make inclusion real. Featured in 'The Healing Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Guest: Jennifer Kaufman Host: Allié McGuire Music by: Guy Manor Produced by: AwareNow Media