In this episode of CAN+DID, Hosts Rikki Harris and Will Voss talk with business owner, television host, radio host, actor, musician, designer, author and President of The Building Barn, Evan Farmer. He is best known for his lead role as Jerry O’Keefe in the MTV Film and follow up television series 2gether, and as host and carpenter within the home makeover television genre including Emmy nominated While You Were Out (TLC), Freestyle (HGTV), and Door Knockers (DIY).

Farmer is actively involved in many charities, most notably Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and frequently volunteers to emcee philanthropy events, including TN Voices’ first Green Ribbon Gala! His first book Breaking In: The Formula For Success in Entertainment, was released in 2012 and features a Foreword by Kristin Chenoweth.

In the midst of his fame, accomplishments and happy family life, Evan opens up with Rikki and Will about his mental health journey, and gives advice to those listening on how he CAN and DID overcome some of the challenges he’s faced. Get ready to be empowered!

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