AwareNow™: The Official Podcast for Causes

While safety is first, style is a close second when it comes to Cool Crutches. Designed and developed by Amelia Peckham and her mother, Clare, Cool Crutches came to be after Amelia’s accident in 2009 when she was thrown from a quad and suffered a spinal injury. It was her injury that inspired her innovation.    This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hi Tech Edition' of AwareNow Magazi...

Dogs (and their owners) are lucky to have HYGG. With years of experience in fostering and adopting dogs, Stacey Riera has created something beneficial and modern for both dogs and their owners. Stacey Riera is the Co-Founder of HYGG, a vet recommended skincare line for dogs. Devoted to shelter dogs, Stacey and her husband visit shelters and associations every month to bathe, care for, and spend ti...

Mental Health Advocate and Anorexia Warrior, Jess Hynes, was Miss Cheshire in 2022 and 2023. This title is one earned over the course of a war waged against her eating disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, that she continues to fight. Constantly evolving, she’s recognizing and problem solving, serving as a light for others to find their way in the dark.    This exclusive interview is found in 'The...

When the XFL season begins on February 18, 2023, those attending an Orlando Guardians game will see Roman Tatum take the field. More than a cornerback, Roman is a husband, a father, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist who owes himself a lot. Today, we’ll get to know the player and the person in numerical values.   This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hi Tech Edition' of AwareNow Magazin...

When he was 34, Alex thought he had the ‘man flu’ but collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where he was given just hours to live and a 3% chance of survival. He had contracted Strep A followed by Septicemia which led to him having all four limbs amputated. As well as losing his limbs, Alex also lost his lips and nose. But for all he lost, he gained so much… a life with more purpose and passion...

As industries evolve with technology, many things change. For better or worse, evolution is inevitable. For a real and raw conversation on music at the intersection of tech, we speak with our very own Thavius Beck, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, emcee, and electronic music educator whose life revolves around music and technology.   This exclusive interview is found in 'The Hi Tech Edition...

This personal story is found in 'The Hi Tech Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: Augustin Raffo Produced by: Awareness Ties

This personal story is found in 'The Breath Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Paul S. Rogers Music by: Augustin Raffo Produced by: Awareness Ties

This feature story is found in 'The Breath Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Sonja Montiel Music by: Emmanuel Jacob Produced by: Awareness Ties

An ancient Japanese emperor once broke his favorite tea cup. Instead of simply throwing it away, he put it back together with gold, thus creating the Kintsugi Vase Technique as an art form. By rejoining the broken shards, he made the cup more beautiful than it was before the damage. However, Kintsugi is not just about art. It’s also about embracing imperfection. This personal story is found in 'Th...

This personal story is found in 'The Breath Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ). Written & Narrated by: Burt Kempner Music by: Ardie Son Produced by: Awareness Ties

This picture came up from 13 years ago. I’m not where I want to be yet, but the girl in the photo prayed to be where I am now, and I’m grateful for that. This is a letter I recently wrote to her… This exclusive interview is found in 'The Breath Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Written & Narrated by: Elle Seline Music by: Downtown Binary Produced by: Awareness Ties

A breath…to give, take, receive, hold or ‘catch a breath’ is an incremental solution ingredient necessary to live.  A breath is literally and metaphorically, CPR for living. Allié Merrick McGuire, Co-Founder of Awareness Ties, parent company of AwareNow Magazine is CPR for our world. I’ve had the blessing of knowing and serving philanthropically, boots on the ground in the global causes trenc...

Carly Mentlik is the founder of children’s wellness company, Inner Rainbow Project, as well as a Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist with a background in progressive education, Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher, intuitive empath and mom.⁣ Distilling ancient, complex teachings into something creative and magical is a gift she shares and gives with Chakra Kids. This exclusive interview is found in 'The Breat...

From grant making to filmmaking, the Embrey Family Foundation based in Dallas, Texas has supported left-of-center causes and organizations since 2004. With purpose and passion, the foundation serves humanity in seeking to expand awareness and elevate consciousness. From the foundation’s board of directors, we speak with Lauren Embrey and Lindsay Harwell. This exclusive interview is found in 'The B...

Only after overcoming mental health issues and a near-fatal addiction was Wes able to recreate himself, and land the gig playing guitar with the legendary rock band, Korn. His transformation spawned a passion for helping others to not only overcome their greatest challenges, but to help transform their lives. Wes has dedicated himself to carrying the messages of his many teachers and how to tap in...

Gregory Siff is a special human being.   The fact we were lucky enough to capture this interview while he was at his mothers house in the room he grew up in says it all. This exclusive interview is found in 'The Breath Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Featuring: Gregory Siff Interviewed by: Eddie Donaldson Music by: Ramol Produced by: Awareness Ties

Where style meets grace, there you will find Emilie Goldblum. At this intersection she choreographs her life with care and balance, moving through each step providing space and gratitude while being mindful in each moment.  This exclusive interview is found in 'The Breath Edition' of AwareNow Magazine: www.awarenowmagazine.com Featuring: Emilie Goldblum Interviewed by: Allié McGuire Music by:...

With multiple disabilities including Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, Marfans, and POTS, Celia Hensman lives with a permanent central line in her chest through which she receives daily blood infusions and complete artificial nutrition. She has never known life without being disabled. In 2021, on The International Day of People with Disabilities, Celia launched The Disability Policy Centre. Disabled-led and d...

This feature story is found in 'The Adaptive Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ). Written & Narrated by: Burt Kempner Music by: Jonas Kolberg Produced by: Awareness Ties

This feature story is found in 'The Adaptive Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ). Written & Narrated by: Paul Rogers Music by: Max H. Produced by: Awareness Ties

This feature story is found in 'The Adaptive Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ). Written & Narrated by: Sonja Montiel  Music by: Ardie Son Produced by: Awareness Ties

This original poem is found in 'The Adaptive Edition' of AwareNow Magazine ( www.awarenowmagazine.com ). Written & Narrated by: Asma Tariq Music by: Sémø Produced by: Awareness Ties FALL IN LOVE WITH BROKEN HEART It's the midnight on December  Enough cold and cruel,  I'm just being emotional after so long. Although we never believe in,  We are people who always underestimate em...

Hallie Twomey, her husband John, and their son Connor are a family of three, but not by choice. They are ¾ of a family due to the devastating suicide of their son and brother CJ at age 20. A death completely unexpected, CJ’s suicide forced them into a life they were not prepared to live. As CJ’s mother, Hallie carries a burden of guilt surrounding her son’s death which she lifts through a life of...

Community Relations Manager at accessiBe and United Spinal Association Board Member, Josh Basile is a medical malpractice lawyer and disabilities rights advocate who serves persons with disabilities both in the courtroom and through policy initiatives. As a community leader and changemaker, Josh works tirelessly to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and to continuously break d...